AMI-Trained Adolescent Teacher for Traveling Pod School | BBS | Palo Alto, CA

Job Description: 

Are you up for an adventure? We are a traveling pod school with toddler, primary, and elementary programs (and a forthcoming middle school) looking for an AMI-trained Adolescent teacher to join us on our main campus south of San Francisco, and on three remote campuses, as we travel for this year-round program. This role would initially comprise 20% teaching support to the current Elementary program, and 80% design and research of the forthcoming middle school program, anticipated to launch in 2025. The elementary program enrolls 10-15 students. We emphasize a broad range of experiences, take full advantage of our varied surroundings, engage in diverse service projects, and celebrate the joy of learning. We are looking for a teacher to join us for the 2024-25 school year, starting June-August 2024 with the possibility to onboard sooner. Position open to US citizens only. Very competitive salary and benefits, all travel expenses paid.

Requirements: 

• A superb attitude and work ethic

• Ability to handle feedback and constructive criticism 

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and well-presented

• Highly organized, efficient, service-oriented, and low ego 

• Works well under pressure, not easily rattled

• Ability to accommodate a non-traditional work schedule and remain flexible to meet the family's needs

• A true team player with a focus on collaboration and shared success

• Good communication and judgment skills

• Execute extreme level of confidentiality

• Familiarity with Google suite and various messaging tools

• Extensive STEM curriculum design experience preferably in conjunction with a Masters of Education or equivalent higher education

• 4 year college degree

• At least five years of classroom experience working with children in a state-licensed program

• Execute extreme level of confidentiality

• A genuine passion for upper elementary/middle school/adolescent education and playing an integral role in the lives of children

• Ability to guide families to help them maximize the development of their children

• A self-starter -- ability to plan, organize, and multitask with minimal supervision, yet an understanding that the Head of School must approve all plans before implemented 

• Knowledgeable and proactive with developmental stages and proactive in teaching children

• Comfortable driving school car and children in the city, suburban, and rural areas, including snowy and icy conditions

• Comfort in rugged outdoor environments

• Understand the importance of maintaining balance of warmth and professionalism

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Study, Child Development, or related Bachelor's or Master’s 

• Firm yet kind with discipline and on board with parenting philosophy(ies)

• Authorization to work in the U.S.

• Must have the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally as required; travel is required approximately 75% of the time

How to Apply: 

Email resumer to Head of School, Sara Berge, at sberge@west10.com