Careers




Position: PK-8 Librarian and Middle School Electives teacher
Effective: August 2021



Overview
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) teachers 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.


The library is a central and integral part of the school community, offering an extensive reading collection and providing services to the entire school community. The library is a welcoming place where the school community can gather, learn, create, share, and grow. Our librarian hosts author visits and themed book fairs each year. The library provides a place to support student learning, foster a lifelong love of reading, develop essential research and informational processing skills, and allow students to seek guidance from trained information specialists. The library is vital to the school’s mission of discovering the gifts in every child.


All teachers, including the librarian, 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. Our library program is designed to inspire a love of reading and accommodate student readiness across the grades and developmental continuum.


Our librarian works integrally with the faculty to ensure that the library program both reinforces and extends classroom literacy objectives. As such, the successful finalist must be enthusiastic about joining 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

• Familiarity with current best library science practices in the context of a developmental learning philosophy

• Commitment to 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, resilience, and cultural competence

• 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

• Commitment to using culturally competent teaching practices and providing library resources that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive of all our community




Responsibilities

• Library instruction PK-5 (all year, weekly basis) as well as multiple Middle School electives (on a trimester basis)

• Collaborate with homeroom and other enrichment teachers

• Fill resource requests from teachers, parents, and students

• Organize and coordinate all volunteer and community library events

• Handle circulation duties; Manage a collection of over 15,000 books

• Support the school’s educational mission by challenging, stimulating, and nurturing students

• Support literacy in the classroom and beyond

• Curate the entire collection and various subject resource collections

• Work with a committee of parents, including chairs, to organize two annual book fair fundraisers

• Collaborate with bookstores and authors to host author visit days for various grade levels

• Coordinate Birthday Book Squad program

• Integrate technology as an instructional tool when applicable

• Recess, lunch and/or afternoon carpool duties as assigned

• Participation in ACDS community events, including but not limited to: Open House, Blacktop Bash, Auction Soireé, student plays, etc.

• Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all faculty, as assigned


Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education or Library Science (preferred), in progress or completed

• Experience with school-aged children in an educational setting, library experience preferred

• Familiarity with Follett Destiny and Destiny Discover catalog system

• Google Suite fluency


Overview of Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School is an independent, PreKindergarten through 8th grade school located in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. An important part of 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.


Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. ACDS seeks to create a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our larger community and world. 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. 


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


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

Middle School Math Teacher (Part- or Full-Time)
Effective August 2021

Job Description
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) is seeking a middle school math teacher.  Courses include 6th grade math, 7th grade math, and math electives in an academically rigorous curriculum with small class sizes. Math classes will typically be 10-15 students and electives are less than 15. The curriculum is both exploratory and problem-based. Students work in teams and have opportunities to work on their own as well. This teacher may also facilitate student meetings in conjunction with a Student Advocacy program (similar to advisory) and oversee a homeroom.  The Math teacher also helps with the organization and chaperoning of weeklong class trips. 

Additionally, the Math program (along with the rest of the middle school disciplines at ACDS) engages students in collaborative and independent projects, so the successful candidate will be both familiar and comfortable with project-based learning.  

ACDS teachers are expected to differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student needs and readiness levels. Key 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 applicant will value a cooperative learning environment in which colleagues work together for the benefit of the students.  He or she will demonstrate cultural competency in his or her teaching, teamwork, and leadership.  He or she will provide evidence of high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow as a teacher.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Familiarity with current middle school math curricula and instructional strategies appropriate to the middle school learner, in the context of a developmental learning philosophy
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
• Familiarity with best practices in middle school instruction, including project-based learning
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work style
• Dedication to doing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work
• Personal characteristics: passion for working with children, optimism, flexibility, patience, commitment to personal and professional growth
• Technological competence and willingness to learn 
• Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all ACDS faculty
• Teaching credential or equivalent preparation to teach

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience as a lead teacher
• Experience with leading advisory
• Experience with curriculum design
• Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Experience with other content areas and electives

Overview
Almaden Country Day School is an independent, Pre-K through 8th grade school located in the Almaden Valley area 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.

We serve 360 students, with an average of 20 students per class. Our students graduate prepared for a rigorous high school experience.  It is not unusual for half of the students in an ACDS graduating class to be accepted into high school with academic distinction or honors placement. Approximately 20 percent of the student body receives tuition aid.

ACDS strives to develop well-rounded children, with all students taking drama, foreign language, physical education, music, art, and in the middle school, more than 30 choices for elective classes. The school’s signature enrichment programs, hands-on science featuring an outdoor classroom, a robust integrated technology program, and a strong drama program all contribute to the emphasis on whole-child instruction at ACDS. 

Our parents are very committed to the school and follow the progress of their children carefully. Teachers are held to high expectations for meeting the needs of our children and families.

ACDS students distinguish the school with their character and personality: Confident, caring, respectful, joyful, curious, engaged, motivated, fun. They are a delight to teach, advise, and coach.  

We seek teaching candidates who are well versed in developmental pedagogy and differentiated teaching methods, and who are committed to providing individualized attention to our students and parents. A collaborative work style and a receptive attitude toward cooperative efforts are required in our small school. 

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

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.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Tuition remission benefit for dependent children.

To apply:    

Send cover letter and résumé to:
jobs@almadencountryday.org

or

Jeremy Adams
Head of Middle School
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120

Finalists may be asked to teach a demonstration lesson, to participate in a faculty-led interview, and to provide a writing sample. 

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

Contact    
Jeremy Adams
jadams@almadencountryday.org
 

Position: Science Teacher (K-2 and Middle School Electives)
Effective: August 2021


Overview
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) curricula include social-emotional and academic components in the homeroom and the enrichment classes. Teachers 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 science content

• Knowledge of and experience with implementing Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• Familiarity with current best practices in the context of a developmental learning philosophy

• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs

• Refine and adjust the current science curriculum as needed

• Commitment to 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, resilience, and cultural competence

• Aptitude in and passion for promoting hands-on, minds-on, student inquiry, collaboration, and inspiring a love of the sciences

• 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

• Commitment to using culturally competent teaching practices and curricula that represent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Teaching credential or equivalent degree


Responsibilities

• Instruction in K-2 science (all year) and Middle School science electives (on a trimester basis)

• Collaborate with homeroom and other enrichment teachers on vertical alignment and horizontal integration

• Recess, lunch and/or afternoon carpool duties as assigned

• Participation in community events, including but not limited to: Blacktop Bash, Auction Soireé, student plays, etc.

• Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all faculty

• Other duties as assigned


Preferred Qualifications

• A degree or teaching credential in one of the sciences or related field 

• Experience teaching various content areas and grade levels

• Expertise in project-based learning

• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom
• Gardening knowledge and experience


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. An important part of 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.


Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. ACDS seeks to create a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our larger community and world. 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. 


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


To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to:


Jennine Rodriguez
Head of Early Childhood & Elementary Education

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
Almaden Country Day School seeks both in-person and online substitute teachers, serving preschool through eighth grade. 

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.

Effective August 2021

Overview:
Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) is seeking full-time elementary teachers for The Learning Center (TLC) at ACDS. TLC is a program within the school designed to meet the needs of bright students with dyslexia, or other language-based learning differences. Classes are taught in groups of 4 students with a master teacher. 

Essential to success in TLC at ACDS is patience, precision in instruction, and an understanding and appreciation of children’s developmental stages, strengths, and challenges. Teachers must also deliberately focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. 

The successful finalist will want to be part of a working and collaborative environment. He or she will provide evidence of high personal and professional standards, communication skills, and eagerness to grow as a teacher. 

The specialized curriculum includes language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional learning. All are taught using a multi-sensory approach. Students are fully integrated in the general education program for science, art, music, PE, and drama.

ACDS will cover the costs of training teachers in the Orton-Gillingham method of instruction. Teachers are expected to complete all training with fidelity.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

●    Demonstrated success in teaching children in an elementary or middle school setting
●    Patience and positive attitude
●    Familiarity with current best practices in the context of a developmental learning philosophy
●    Commitment to teaching 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, and resilience
●    Evidence of ongoing professional development and desire to grow as an educator 
●    Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work style 
●    Openness to growing in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
●    Personal characteristics: passion for working with children, optimism, flexibility, patience, joyfulness, commitment to personal and professional growth
●    Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

●    Demonstrated success in working with children with language-based learning differences
●    Experience with multisensory math instruction
●    Experience using the Orton-Gillingham Approach
●    Knowledge of and experience with project-based learning
●    Demonstrated experience using adaptive technology

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.

The Learning Center is a program within our school for bright children with language-based learning differences. They are ACDS students, fully-integrated members of our school community. Like all ACDS students, they have a homeroom teacher for language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional learning. In TLC classes, there is a 4:1 ratio with a master teacher. TLC students join their grade-level peers for science, music, art, PE, and drama. They participate in after-school sports, clubs, and overnight field trips. We see TLC as a transitional program, expecting students to move to general education when they are ready. For more information about TLC, please visit the school website or reach out to Cecilia Robb (contact information below). https://www.almadencountrydayschool.org/the-learning-center/the-tlc-difference 

ACDS strives to develop well-rounded young people, with all students taking art, drama, foreign language, physical education, music, and in the middle school, nearly 50 choices for elective classes. The school’s signature enrichment programs, hands-on science featuring an outdoor classroom, a robust integrated technology program, a designated maker space (“The Imaginarium”), and a strong fine and performing arts program all contribute to the emphasis on balanced, whole-child instruction at ACDS. Additional work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) also contributes to the student and faculty experience. 

Our parents are very committed to the school and follow the progress of their children carefully. Teachers are held to high expectations for meeting the needs of our children and families and work cooperatively with parents at all times.  TLC teachers must understand and embrace the unique concerns of our parents.

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

If you are a master teacher, passionate about children, and prepared to work with amazing young people and dedicated peers, please contact us. These positions remain open until filled.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to crobb@almadencountryday.org 

or

Cecilia Robb, Director of The Learning Center
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120

In consideration of the current health concerns, initial interviewing will be held online. Finalists will be asked to submit a hand-written statement of educational philosophy. 

Contact: Cecilia Robb, Director of The Learning Center crobb@almadencountryday.org 

Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications. ACDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.