Fourth Grade Lead Teacher

Bentley School•Oakland, CA

1d•$70,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students’ development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world. Criteria: Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or Master's in elementary education or related field preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in an interdisciplinary elementary environment
Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of educational technology
Experience with Responsive Classroom, Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop as well as inquiry-based instructional practices in math preferred
Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal to improve student learning
Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment
A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers and administrators
Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity; Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing core curriculum as a lead teacher
Working collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists and teaching associates
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
Working and communicating effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports, newsletters, and other school-approved channels
Supporting and following school policies and procedures
Creating a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
Planning, implementing, and assessing grade-level language arts, math, social studies, and science curricula
Collaborating with the team to implement innovative curricula in which both academic and social-emotional growth are considered
Engaging in regular supervisory duties including drop off, recess, lunch and pick up
Attending regular faculty, grade-level, and weekly department meetings
Attend and participate in various school events as needed, including but not limited to: Open Houses, Curriculum Nights, Admissions events, assemblies and other special events
Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing
A passion for working with young children
Mentoring a Teacher Associate and supporting them in their professional development