REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL

Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school where students, faculty, and staff all learn together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other’s differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

While we may not have an immediate opening that fits your background and interests today, we are always eager to connect with passionate, growth-minded educators and school professionals.

By submitting your resume to our Future Educators pool, you allow our hiring team to review your qualifications for upcoming instructional or administrative/staff roles as they arise.

We are continually seeking candidates with backgrounds and expertise across a variety of roles, including:

• Lower School Lead Teachers (K–5)
• Lower School Associate Teacher (K-4)
• Lower School Specialist Teachers (Art, PE, Spanish, Mandarin, Music, Garden to Table, Design Build and Innovate)
• Middle School Teachers (English, History, Science, Math, Music, Drama, Art, PE, Spanish, Mandarin, Design Build and Innovate, Advanced Topics)
• Student Support Specialists (Learning Services, Counseling, Library)
• After-School & Summer Program Staff
• Administrators & Staff

Each job posting includes specific requirements for that particular role.

For All Roles

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Commitment to adhering to all Redwood Day policies and procedures
• Dedication to creating supportive, challenging, and joyful learning environments for K-8 students
• Interest in pursuing ongoing professional development, reflection, and feedback

For Lead Instructional Roles

• Bachelor of Arts
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience
• Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom (preferred)
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, effective instructional practices, and classroom management skills
• Teaching credential or Master’s Degree (preferred)

If you are interested in joining the Redwood Day community in the future, please submit your current resume and any supplementary materials.

Additional information about Redwood Day can be found on our website.

We maintain a Career page here that includes information on open roles.