Employment

Overview of the Position

Park Day Middle School is looking for an Volleyball coach for our co-ed 6th-8th middle school team. We are looking for someone who can teach the fundamental skills of the game and make playing fun! Practices will be Tuesdays 3:45pm-5:15pm and Thursdays 3:45pm-5:15pm, and games will be scheduled on the same days at 4:00pm.

The season begins March 18th and goes through May 21st.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach and model good sportspersonship and collaborate with other coaches during games
• Communicate with the athletic director regarding written messaging to parents/families, and communicate directly with families around practices and games
• Monitor student safety and assure students are picked up by their approved adults at the conclusion of practice and games

Job Qualifications

• Coaching experience or experience managing, training, and leading groups of students
• Ability to uphold and reinforce school policies and procedures with students and families
• Fingerprinting and TB requirements
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Professional communication skills with staff, students, and families
• Ability to meet the driving and transportation requirements

Compensation: Competitive Stipend 1,500 – $1,800 per 10-week class session.

How to Apply: To apply, use jot form or email ashley.foster@parkdayschool.org.

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Middle School Director, the school seeks vibrant teachers who bring creativity and innovation to their teaching practice. The dedicated Middle School Team collaborates with engaged students to create a dynamic and joyful learning community that ensures that students master both academic and interpersonal skills. We provide guidance to ensure that students maintain their love for learning as they learn to advocate for themselves and others. Middle School teachers dive into current events with students and arm them with knowledge and help them find their voices to speak out and act when presented with unfair or unjust acts. 

The 7th and 8th grade Science teacher is responsible for the Science aspects of a progressive, integrated learning experience (alongside Art, Drama, Math, Music, History, English Language Arts, Spanish, and Physical Education), including curriculum development, student advising, student assessment and parent communication. The 7th grade science curriculum is Life Science (general biology and human biology), and the 8th grade science curriculum is Physical Science (including chemistry and physical science). In addition to science content, teachers are responsible for focusing on 21st Century Skills, current events, and emergent topics, as well as helping students understand how to think critically, solve problems, think like a scientist, and use the scientific method. Candidates should be prepared to deliver a rigorous and progressive science program. 

Middle School teachers are responsible for the daily instructional delivery of their subject-specific curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and vision. Middle School teachers teach classes each day, support an advisory group (of approximately 12 students), lead advisory meetings/activities for twenty-five minutes each day, function as the liaison between home and school for each advisee, and have other Middle School duties as assigned. 

This person will join a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and core values. Class size is between 20-22 students. The hiring process will include a screening interview, with finalists returning for a demonstration lesson and secondary interview.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach two sections of 7th grade Science and two sections of 8th-grade science (roughly 80 students), developing curriculum and differentiating instruction for students.
• Continuously develop and examine the science curriculum in conjunction with the Middle School Science Team and K – 5 teachers. 
• Collaborate with the entire middle school staff, teaming to support the students socially, emotionally, and academically, and ensure program cohesiveness and continuity.
• Conduct ongoing student assessments and write narrative progress reports twice a year.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Commit to other departmental, committee, and general school responsibilities such as, teaching electives, supervising lunch and breaks on a regular basis, participating in staff committees, as well as attending staff meetings and other special events.
• Teach according to the stated curriculum, demonstrate thorough planning. 
• Maintain an emphasis on preparing students for the joys and challenges of learning.
• Participate with enthusiasm in curriculum development, committee, and task force work when necessary.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks and attend required meetings and events.
• Engage in reflective practice and various professional growth activities. 

The qualified candidate will/must:

• Have expertise in teaching Science.
• Have progressive educational theory and practices. 
• Be culturally competent.
• Have at least two years of exemplary classroom teaching experience. 
• Have a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Able to successfully instruct and differentiate for students at different ability levels and multiple intelligences. 
• A love of learning and desire to work with children as a facilitator of learning.
• A degree with a major in education, or subject-specific field.
• A valid teaching credential is strongly desired. 
• A collaborative spirit.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organize and manage a positive classroom.
• Teach and adapt an integrated curriculum.
• Understand how to work with a diverse student population, including some students who benefit from differentiated learning support.
• Be committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Use a supportive and clear tone with students.
• Have experience with collaborative teaching.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser, dental insurance, and more. We also have a calming, beautiful campus where you can enjoy a discounted lunch from our school caterers.

How to Apply

Complete job application and attach cover letter and resume here

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Middle School Director, the school seeks vibrant teachers who bring creativity and innovation to their teaching practice. The dedicated Middle School Team collaborates with engaged students to create a dynamic and joyful learning community that ensures that students master both academic and interpersonal skills. We provide guidance to ensure that students maintain their love for learning as they learn to advocate for themselves and others. Middle School teachers dive into current events with students and arm them with knowledge and help them find their voices to speak out and act when presented with unfair or unjust acts. 

The Middle School Art Teacher is responsible for providing a dynamic, progressive, and integrated visual arts experience within a collaborative interdisciplinary program that includes Art, Drama, Math, Music, History, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science, and Physical Education. This role includes curriculum development, student advising, assessment, and parent communication. The curriculum emphasizes artistic exploration, creative expression, and technical skill development, engaging students in a range of media and artistic techniques while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and visual literacy. In addition to foundational art instruction, the teacher will incorporate 21st-century skills, contemporary art practices, and connections to current events and student interests. Candidates should be prepared to deliver an inclusive, inquiry-based, and innovative visual arts program that nurtures students’ creativity and confidence as artists.

Middle School teachers are responsible for the daily instructional delivery of their subject-specific curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and vision. Middle School teachers teach classes each day, support an advisory group (of approximately 12 students), lead advisory meetings/activities for twenty-five minutes each day, function as the liaison between home and school for each advisee, and have other Middle School duties as assigned. 

This person will join a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and core values. Class size is between 20-22 students. The hiring process will include a screening interview, with finalists returning for a demonstration lesson and secondary interview.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Continuously develop and refine the visual arts curriculum in collaboration with the Middle School team and K-4 art teacher, ensuring a cohesive and developmentally appropriate program.
• Collaborate with the entire middle school faculty to support students socially, emotionally, and academically, fostering program continuity and cross-disciplinary connections.
• Conduct ongoing student assessments and provide narrative progress reports twice a year.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues to foster a strong learning community.
• Contribute to the broader school community through departmental and committee work, teaching electives, supervising lunch and break periods, attending staff meetings, and participating in school-wide events.
• Plan and teach engaging, inquiry-based art lessons that encourage creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking.
• Inspire students to develop artistic skills, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for visual arts.
• Participate actively in curriculum development, interdisciplinary projects, and task force initiatives when necessary.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks and attend required meetings and school events.
• Engage in reflective practice and professional growth activities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay current with best practices in arts education.

The qualified candidate will/must:

• Have expertise in teaching Art.
• Have progressive educational theory and practices. 
• Be culturally competent.
• Have at least two years of exemplary classroom teaching experience. 
• Have a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Able to successfully instruct and differentiate for students at different ability levels and multiple intelligences. 
• A love of learning and desire to work with children as a facilitator of learning.
• A degree with a major in education, or subject-specific field.
• A valid teaching credential is strongly desired. 
• A collaborative spirit.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organize and manage a positive classroom.
• Teach and adapt an integrated curriculum.
• Understand how to work with a diverse student population, including some students who benefit from differentiated learning support.
• Be committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Use a supportive and clear tone with students.
• Have experience with collaborative teaching.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser, dental insurance, and more. We also have a calming, beautiful campus where you can enjoy a discounted lunch from our school caterers.

How to Apply

Complete job application and attach cover letter and resume here

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Middle School Director, the school seeks vibrant teachers who bring creativity and innovation to their teaching practice. The dedicated Middle School Team collaborates with engaged students to create a dynamic and joyful learning community that ensures that students master both academic and interpersonal skills. We provide guidance to ensure that students maintain their love for learning as they learn to advocate for themselves and others. Middle School teachers dive into current events with students and arm them with knowledge and help them find their voices to speak out and act when presented with unfair or unjust acts. 

 

The Interim Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for providing a dynamic, progressive, and culturally responsive language-learning experience within a collaborative interdisciplinary program that includes Art, Drama, Math, Music, History, English Language Arts, Science, and Physical Education. This role includes curriculum development, student advising, assessment, and parent communication. The curriculum emphasizes language acquisition, cultural competency, and proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. Through immersive and interactive instruction, students will engage with diverse Spanish-speaking cultures, literature, current events, and real-world applications of the language. In addition to foundational language skills, the teacher will incorporate 21st-century skills, global perspectives, and student-centered learning approaches. Candidates should be prepared to deliver an inclusive, inquiry-based, and proficiency-oriented Spanish program that fosters students’ confidence and enthusiasm for language learning while deepening their understanding of Spanish-speaking communities and cultures.

Middle School teachers are responsible for the daily instructional delivery of their subject-specific curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and vision. Middle School teachers teach classes each day, support an advisory group (of approximately 12 students), lead advisory meetings/activities for twenty-five minutes each day, function as the liaison between home and school for each advisee, and have other Middle School duties as assigned. 

This person will join a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and core values. Class size is between 20-22 students. The hiring process will include a screening interview, with finalists returning for a demonstration lesson and secondary interview. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Continuously develop and refine the Spanish curriculum in collaboration with the Middle School team and K-5 Spanish teacher, ensuring a cohesive, developmentally appropriate, and proficiency-based program.
• Collaborate with the entire middle school faculty to support students socially, emotionally, and academically, fostering program continuity and cross-disciplinary connections.
• Conduct ongoing student assessments and provide narrative progress reports twice a year to track language proficiency and cultural understanding.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues to foster a strong and inclusive learning community.
• Contribute to the broader school community through departmental and committee work, teaching electives, supervising lunch and break periods, attending staff meetings, and participating in school-wide events.
• Plan and teach engaging, inquiry-based Spanish lessons that emphasize language acquisition, cultural competency, and real-world communication skills.
• Inspire students to develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish while fostering a deep appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.
• Participate actively in curriculum development, interdisciplinary projects, and task force initiatives when necessary.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks and attend required meetings and school events.
• Engage in reflective practice and professional growth activities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay current with best practices in language acquisition and cultural instruction.

The qualified candidate will/must:

• Have expertise in teaching Spanish.
• Have progressive educational theory and practices. 
• Be culturally competent.
• Have at least two years of exemplary classroom teaching experience. 
• Have a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Able to successfully instruct and differentiate for students at different ability levels and multiple intelligences. 
• A love of learning and desire to work with children as a facilitator of learning.
• A degree with a major in education, or subject-specific field.
• A valid teaching credential is strongly desired. 
• A collaborative spirit.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organize and manage a positive classroom.
• Teach and adapt an integrated curriculum.
• Understand how to work with a diverse student population, including some students who benefit from differentiated learning support.
• Be committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Use a supportive and clear tone with students.
• Have experience with collaborative teaching.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser, dental insurance, and more. We also have a calming, beautiful campus where you can enjoy a discounted lunch from our school caterers.

How to Apply

Complete job application and attach cover letter and resume here

Overview of Position

Park Day School is looking for a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher to begin July 14, 2025. This teacher will be the inaugural classroom leader for our new Transitional Kindergarten program. The TK Teacher is responsible for leading the TK class and teaming with an Assistant teacher to provide a developmentally appropriate TK program for four and five-year-olds.

The TK Teacher will work on an 11-month schedule, which includes teaching the summer program for students entering Kindergarten in the upcoming school year.

Responsibilities 

• Team: Lead the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) team and work with the after-school teaching team to support our youngest students. Collaborate, problem-solve, and communicate with all TK teaching team members (including afterschool staff) as well as with the Park Day faculty/staff at large. 
• Curriculum: Lead in planning and implementing an exciting, challenging, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based transitional kindergarten curriculum. 
• Children: Encourage children to take initiative to solve problems and pursue their own educational interests. Help children think, investigate, and ask questions as part of the educational process. Strive to meet each child’s individual needs.
• Families: Support a physically and emotionally safe environment that nurtures and facilitates the development of both children and families. Collaborate with families toward their child’s success.

 

The ideal candidate will: 

• Lead the transitional kindergarten team.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work passionately and joyfully, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students and parents. 
• Have experience with collaborative teaching. 
• Apply an understanding of the developmental stages of four and five year olds when observing and working with individual children.
• Understand how to work with a diverse student population, including some students with learning and behavioral needs.
• Have a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Be able to successfully instruct and differentiate for students at different ability levels and multiple intelligences.
• Model behavior and language that supports our mission and our program and display excellent rapport with children and families. 
• Express the desire and ability to take on increasing responsibility in the classroom and the Park Day School community, and to participate generously.
• Display a passion for learning and a commitment to personal-professional growth. 
• Work effectively with children, families, and staff of diverse backgrounds and family structure and be committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Communicate and problem-solve with the after school teaching staff about students and families.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be proficient in technology: email, word processing, photos, etc. 

 

Requirements 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or in a related field (at least 24 ECE units are required). Master’s degree preferred.
• Have 3 or more years of experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood environment.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs (the weight of the average preschool child).

 

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications, experience, and our established teacher salary step scale.  Our compensation range is $66K-$100K.  Benefits include employer-paid medical with Kaiser and Sutter health, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan, and more. 

 

How to Apply:

Complete the job application and attach cover letter and resume here

Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking an after school teacher who is passionate about working with children, and who will be an excellent team player. Candidates should be collaborative, creative, energetic, and able to engage with a large group of K-8 children.

Qualified candidates will:

• Have experience working with and supervising groups of school-age students in school or recreation (camps, teams, etc.), including facilitating student conflict.
• Be able to design activities and plan curriculum for an enrichment class during the afterschool program.
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Be dependable and on time.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators, and liaise with school day staff.
• Build excellent rapport with families.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm, welcoming families and communicating positive information about students to families.
• Channel difficult communication through the Director of Auxiliary Programming and Enrichment Program Director  (as necessary).
• Be culturally competent.
• Welcome feedback and support, as needed.
• Work at school holiday camps; collaborate with Program Director to determine work schedule on camp days. 

Hours: Seeking someone to work 5, 4, 3, or 2 days a week Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-6:00pm (Plus school holiday camps as needed)

Additional hours available in the mornings 7:30am-9:00am. 

 Salary is a competitive hourly rate based on experience. 

How to Apply

ashley.foster@parkdayschool.org with cover note and resume.

Overview of the Position

The substitute teacher works under the supervision of the Lower (K-5) or Middle School (6-8) Director and collaborates with the other members of the grade level team or division to implement robust lesson plans when a teacher is absent, as well as complete yard and other duties as assigned. The hiring process includes submission of a resume and application, interview, school tour and orientation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience in working with elementary and/or middle school aged children in an active, multicultural classroom setting
• Hold a university degree or be enrolled in university level courses
• Be trained in equitable and culturally competent instruction and classroom management
• Be familiar with progressive, hands-on, engaging teaching practices
• Hold a valid teaching credential (preferred but not required)

How to Apply
Please indicate your interest in becoming a substitute teacher by submitting an employment application.

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background. 

At Park Day School, expert teachers and dedicated staff are committed to the enterprise of providing a place where students learn deeply, think creatively, act compassionately, and live fully. Founded in 1976, Park Day offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to over 300 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland. The school is rooted in the tenets of progressive education and reinforces 21st Century learning. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate and courageous people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day is a leader in public purpose initiatives; our community outreach program collaborates with public schools and community groups to create meaningful service-learning opportunities for our students.

Located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, the school is situated on a four-acre campus that has been described as “glorious” and “a jewel” with trees,gardens, and quiet niches as well as outdoor play and athletic facilities; it is a campus for all ages. Park Day has become a leader in developing innovative educational connections between campus and classroom, including our living labs, specialized learning gardens, nature zone, chicken coop, and edible gardens.

All the adults at Park Day work to nurture relationships, critical thinking, and compassion so that learning occurs in a caring, safe, and empowering setting for students and grown ups alike. Collaboration and professional development is valued, and prioritized.

Park Day School offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and a generous retirement program.

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As an equal opportunity employer, we seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background.