[Job Posting] Long–Term Substitute Design, Build & Innovate Teacher at Redwood Day School

[David Palange]

Posting for job at Redwood Day School in Oakland that starts in mid-September and runs through December 20, 2024.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by May 31, 2024, to longtermDBIs...@rdschool.org, Attn: Karina Momary, Middle School Director.

Job Description

The Long-Term Substitute Design Build & Innovate Teacher will oversee the development and delivery of the Design, Build & Innovate curriculum for grades K-3 and 7-8. The teacher will partner with the other Design, Build & Innovate teacher to support the shared 7th-grade planning and a comprehensive, effective, and cohesive K-8 design curriculum.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in a project-based K-8 environment and an

understanding of developmental levels for each age. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with a variety of assessment strategies and implementing a balanced and integrated technology curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, a teaching style that supports differentiation of instruction, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in supporting the community.

 

As a long-term substitute teacher, this individual will also support the K-8 community and participate in various activities including advisory and special events of the school. Additional responsibilities include active involvement in collaborative teacher meetings and supervisory duties.

 

Essential Requirements

• B.A. in related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Three to five years experience teaching a S.T.E.A.M. oriented curriculum
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• Culturally competent, responsive, and sensitive to diverse populations
• Strong classroom management skills

 

Desired Qualifications and Traits

• Strong knowledge of child development, especially ages 5-14
• Design Thinking background and/or equivalent professional development
• Experience in a Makerspace or FabLab
• Experience using hand and power tools, 3D printers, and laser cutter
• Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Classroom, and Google Sites), Adobe Illustrator, and CAD programs (ex. Sketchup, Tinkercad, etc.)
• Experience with 2D drafting and 3D modeling

 

Schedule and Hours:

This is a substitute/leave replacement position beginning mid-September through December 20, 2024. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays).

 

Pay Scale:

The anticipated salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the full-time position of Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher is $72,227 to $108,627, depending on factors such as experience and education.

Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by May 31, 2024, to longtermDBIs...@rdschool.org, Attn: Karina Momary, Middle School Director.