Careers

Position: Elementary Classroom Teacher; full time
Effective August 2020

Overview
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) seeks a Homeroom Teacher. The
curriculum includes social-emotional and academic components. The
successful candidate will embrace a student-centered teaching
philosophy, demonstrate respect for childhood, and establish a warm,
dynamic, joyful learning environment to celebrate the varied talents of
every child.

Teachers are expected to differentiate instruction and meet a wide range
of student abilities, needs, and readiness levels. Essential to success at
Almaden Country Day School is an understanding and appreciation of
children’s developmental stages and a deliberate focus on building
relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

The successful finalist will want to be part of a working and learning
environment in which colleagues collaborate for the benefit of our students
and families; we value cooperation and integration, high personal and
professional standards, solid communication skills, and eagerness to grow
as a teacher.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success teaching in a private or public school setting
• Familiarity with current best practices appropriate to elementary school learners, in the context of a developmental learning philosophy
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
• Commitment to 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, resilience, and cultural competence
• Aptitude in promoting student inquiry and collaboration
• Demonstrated success integrating technology as an instructional tool
• Collaborative work style
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and desire to grow
• Personal characteristics: passion for working with children, optimism, flexibility, patience, joyfulness, sense of humor
• Teaching credential or equivalent degree

Responsibilities

• Instruction in math, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, social studies, and social-emotional learning
• Recess, lunch and afternoon carpool duties as assigned
• Participation in community events, including but not limited to: Blacktop Bash, Auction Soireé, student plays, etc.
• Supervise overnight trips (if applicable)
• Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and expertise with project-based learning
• Competence using a workshop model for Reading and Writing
• Experience teaching Bridges Math
• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom

Overview of Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School is an independent, Preschool through 8th grade school located in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. The school's mission is to “discover the gifts in every child.” ACDS promotes the belief that children learn best when instruction is age-appropriate, highly individualized, and joyful.

For more information about Almaden Country Day School, candidates are encouraged
to continue exploring our website.

Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on experience, merit and qualifications. Finalists will be asked to teach a demonstration lesson, participate in a faculty-led interview, submit references, and provide a statement of educational philosophy.

To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to:
Jennine Rodriguez
Head of Early Childhood & Elementary Education
jrodriguez@almadencountryday.org

Position: Learning Support Coordinator; full time (10.5 months)

Effective August 17, 2020

Overview
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) seeks a Learning Support Coordinator. The successful candidate will embrace a student-centered teaching philosophy, demonstrate respect for childhood, and contribute to a warm, dynamic, joyful learning environment to celebrate the varied talents of every child. The ACDS curriculum includes both social-emotional and academic components supported by this role.

The Learning Support Coordinator is expected to help teachers differentiate instruction and meet a wide range of student abilities, needs, and readiness levels. Essential to success at Almaden Country Day School is an understanding and appreciation of children’s developmental stages and a deliberate focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

The successful finalist will want to be part of a working and learning environment in which colleagues collaborate for the benefit of our students and families; we value cooperation and integration, high personal and professional standards, solid communication skills, and an eagerness to grow.

Necessary Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated success teaching in a private or public school setting
• Familiarity with current best practices appropriate to early childhood, elementary and middle school learners, in the context of a developmental learning philosophy
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
• Commitment to 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, resilience, and cultural competence
• Aptitude in promoting student inquiry and collaboration
• Demonstrated success integrating technology as an instructional tool
• Collaborative work style ● Evidence of ongoing professional development and desire to grow
• Personal characteristics: passion for working with children, optimism, flexibility, patience, joyfulness, sense of humor
• Teaching credential or equivalent degree

Responsibilities for Educational Leadership

• Attend Instructional Support Team meetings and support all aspects of the instructional vision
• Advise the Heads of Elementary & Middle School concerning curriculum revision and serve on curriculum review subcommittees
• Advise the Heads of Elementary & Middle School about professional development needs and improvements to instructional practices school-wide
• Help lead school-wide instructional initiatives related to differentiation and learning needs
• Support school wide efforts with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
• Help determine and carry out professional development needs for faculty during in-service and other meeting times

Responsibilities for Instructional Support

• Establish regular presence in classrooms; remain aware of overall instructional program, teaching styles, and class dynamics to build trust with colleagues
• Observe classes and work with teachers to identify students needing additional support or challenge
• Coach teachers in identifying and offering support for children in need of additional scaffolds or extensions
• Help teachers develop activities that meet individual student learning needs and support student learning plans
• Provide new teacher mentoring and coaching
• Oversee report card preparation, review, and revision for enrichment teachers

Responsibilities for Learning Support Administration

• Develop learning plans linked to a learning support list involving administrators, parents, and outside learning specialists as is appropriate
• Maintain list of students receiving learning support for their learning challenges or in order for them to be more challenged; share list with relevant staff
• Track information about the students on the learning support list and coordinate with the Heads of Elementary & Middle School, teachers, and parents to recommend outside support as necessary
• Create/maintain database of recommended evaluators, specialists, & tutors
• Coordinate general meetings between teachers, learning specialists and students (as appropriate) to support student learning at the beginning of the school year and throughout the year as needed
• When needed, lead or co-lead Student Success Team (SST) interventions and attend meetings with parents to share observations and recommendations
• Other duties as assigned, including temporary teaching support and responsibility for Math Lab when online instruction (Continuous Learning) is in session

Reports to: Division Heads

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in an accredited PK-8 school
• Coaching and training experience
• Collaborative, collegial, flexible and service-oriented mindset
• Experience leading workshops and other professional development activities
• Willingness and readiness to contribute to admin priorities beyond the job description, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or advanced training in curriculum and instruction or instructional leadership
• Experience in a progressive school setting
• Experience with key programs: Reading and Writing Workshop, Bridges and CPM Math, Responsive Classroom

Overview of Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School is an independent, Preschool through 8th grade school located in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. The school's mission is to “discover the gifts in every child.” ACDS promotes the belief that children learn best when instruction is age-appropriate, highly individualized, and joyful. For more information about Almaden Country Day School, candidates are encouraged to continue exploring our website.

Almaden Country Day School is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment decisions are based on experience, merit and qualifications. Finalists participate in a faculty-led interview, submit references, and provide a statement of educational philosophy.

Position open until filled.

Contact: Ms. Jennine Rodriguez, Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Mr. Jeremy Adams, Head of Middle School
jobs@almadencountryday.org
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120

JOB DESCRIPTION
Almaden Country Day School is seeking early childhood, elementary, and middle school substitute teachers. Substitutes must have some classroom experience. Core classes include language arts/literature, math, and social studies; specialists teach science, PE, art, music, French, and Spanish. Lesson plans will be available.

SCHEDULING
At times, teachers know in advance that they will be absent, and at other times, there is no advanced notice. Substitutes are not expected to be available at all times. Additionally, substitutes are invited to clarify which grades and content areas they prefer teaching. The school day is from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with substitute teachers work hours from 7:45 am - 3:15 pm.

QUALITIES WE SEEK
Teachers at Almaden Country Day School understand and appreciate children’s developmental stages and have a deliberate focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. All teachers, including substitutes, are expected to interact with students in a respectful and nurturing way. All faculty and staff, including substitutes, demonstrate high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow. Substitutes will enjoy the same respect as shown to our faculty, and will value a cooperative learning environment in which colleagues work together for the benefit of the students. Our substitute teachers are an important part of our school community. Some have joined our faculty having demonstrated exceptional performance. If you are a dynamic and caring educator, passionate about children, and prepared to work with amazing young people and wonderful peers, please contact us.

REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Substitutes teaching in our preschool and junior kindergarten classes must have a minimum of 12 ECE units, as required by the State of California
• Teaching credentials are preferred, and not required
• Demonstrated success in working with Early Childhood, elementary, and/or middle school students
• Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a respectful, joyful, and nurturing way
• Willingness and ability to follow lesson plans, as left by the teacher
• Ability to be flexible and adjust plans, per the needs of the students at a given time
• Understanding of the benefits of teaching 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, and resilience

Compensation: $160/day

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Jennine Rodriguez at jrodriguez@almadencountryday.org or:

Jennine Rodriguez, Head of Early Childhood and Elementary
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120

Interviews for open positions begin immediately and remain open until filled.