Future Educators (General Talent Pool / Future Opportunities)

Redwood Day School • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Day is a K–8 school on a four-acre campus in Oakland, focused on engaging and supporting each student through strong academics and social-emotional learning. The school values diverse perspectives and works to build an inclusive community. This general talent pool is for educators and school professionals interested in being considered for future instructional, administrative, or staff openings; there may not be an immediate opening matching an applicant’s background. Candidates may submit a resume and supplementary materials for review as opportunities arise.

Potential roles include Lower School lead, associate, and specialist teachers; Middle School teachers; student support specialists; after-school and summer program staff; and administrators and other staff. Specific requirements vary by role.

Across roles, Redwood Day seeks people with strong communication skills, a commitment to diversity and equity, collaborative working styles, respect for school policies, and dedication to supportive, challenging, and joyful learning environments for K–8 students. Ongoing professional development, reflection, and feedback are valued.

Lead instructional roles require a Bachelor of Arts degree and at least three years of teaching experience. Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom, is preferred, as are a teaching credential or master’s degree.

Salary ranges are provided in individual job postings. Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible roles, typically those scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Commitment to adhering to Redwood Day policies and procedures.
• Dedication to creating supportive, challenging, and joyful learning environments for K–8 students.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, reflection, and feedback.
• For lead instructional roles: Bachelor of Arts degree.
• For lead instructional roles: At least three years of teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom.
• Teaching credential or master’s degree.

Benefits

• HMO medical insurance, dental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for eligible roles.
• Life, long-term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for eligible roles.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match of up to 7%.
• Paid time off including sick leave and floating holidays.
• Scheduled school closures and holidays, with some breaks dependent on role category.
• Dedicated vacation time for administrative and staff roles.
• 50% tuition discount for full-time employees whose children attend Redwood Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time