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High School History Teacher
High School History Teacher
Supervisor: High School Director
Hours: Full-time
Job Summary
Oak Grove School, a pre-K through 12th-grade progressive college preparatory school in Ojai, California is seeking an experienced and accomplished full-time High School History Teacher starting August 2024.
The goal of the Oak Grove History Program is to offer an inclusive, integrated, challenging, college preparatory, and highly engaging academic experience that also reflects the philosophical underpinnings of the school. The Arts of Living & Learning (inquiry, communication, academia, engagement, aesthetics, and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world) inform both curricula and classroom practice.
Responsibilities:
Core academic classes include World History, US History, and ‘Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics’. Additionally, as part of the High School Team, teachers are responsible for one grade level of Advisory class and one additional task, according to the program’s needs. Full-time teachers also help to plan, implement, and participate in camping and backpacking trips and student council activities. They are also part of a community-wide rota schedule designed to support students in the interstitial spaces and care for the school.
Qualifications:
- BA in History or a related field
- Teaching Credential and/or MA in Education or History
- 3 years of teaching experience at the high school level
Qualities:
- Desire to, knowledge of, and joy in working with high school-aged students
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective classroom culture conducive to student learning without the use of rewards and punishment
- Familiarity with a growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, enterprising, and energetic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to differentiate in the classroom
- Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment
- Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units, and lesson plans tied to goals/objectives and student expectations
- Active enjoyment of the outdoors. Flexibility to accompany students on multi-day trips.
- Ability to work as part of a close-knit team
- Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (amongst other things an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education will be an asset
- Interest in continuous personal growth and development
Compensation
Salary range: $65,000-$71,000
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2nd Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher
Supervisor: Early Childhood Director
Hours: Full-time
Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th-grade progressive school in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced second-grade homeroom Teacher. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence while celebrating the joy of learning. We are dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic rigor and creative expression, one that keeps the student at the center and nurtures the whole child.
There is a special emphasis on social-emotional development in our school, based on the values of community and empathy. We see children as capable and support them in developing the tools and skills needed to participate in cooperative interactions, resolve conflicts peacefully, stand up for themselves and others, and be active, responsible members of a group.
At Oak Grove, we are committed to fostering in children the sense of well-being and confidence that enables a better understanding of oneself and others. We offer an inclusive, integrated, caring, and explorative experience that also reflects the philosophical underpinnings of the school as expressed in the Arts of Living & Learning (inquiry, communication, academia, engagement, aesthetics, and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world).
Oak Grove is a joyful and supportive place to work—a rich environment where you will find enthusiastic cooperation, healthy relationships with colleagues, and active professional development.
Qualifications:
- BA and/or MA degree
- Multi-subject Teaching Credential and/or MA in Education
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience as a lead teacher in K-2 grades
Qualities:
- Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (amongst other things an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education
- Familiarity with growth mindset, emergent learning, integrated and project-based learning, and authentic assessment
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, creative and energetic
- Strong skills in supporting social-emotional growth, facilitating conflict resolution with students, and being in respectful partnership with parents
- Highly organized and able to plan and map curricula and articulate student learning outcomes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to differentiate instruction in the classroom to a diverse range of learners
- Active enjoyment of the outdoors, can plan and coordinate camping trips
- Ability to work as part of a close-knit team
Compensation
Salary range: $69,000-$71,000
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Teacher Substitutes
Teacher Substitute
Part-time
If you would like to be considered for inclusion on our substitute teacher list, please complete the form below. The work will be sporadic and is a great way to be involved with a close-knit community and to make supplemental income on your terms — you can accept or decline work on a per-case basis.
Compensation
The pay is $20 per hour ($154 per day).
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Substitute Sous Chef
Substitute Sous Chef
Part-time
Do you have in-depth familiarity with the commercial kitchen’s operations? Are you looking for a few days of work here and there throughout the school year? We are looking to hire qualified kitchen substitutes. Our small kitchen team is made up of a head chef, a sous chef, and a dishwasher. On occasion, we need a sous chef sub.
A sous chef sub would support the head chef in lunch preparations at a school that feeds about 200 lunches in one hour. If you think this sounds like a good fit, please apply below.
Compensation
The pay range is $20–23 per hour.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Oak Grove School does not discriminate on the basis of any individual or group identity characteristics, such as but not limited to race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, differing mental or physical abilities, or family structure in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, employment practices, scholarship, and other school-administered programs. View the unabridged policy.
CONTACT OAK GROVE
Oak Grove School of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
CALL: 805 646 8236
EMAIL: info@oakgroveschool.org
MAIL: 220 West Lomita Avenue
Ojai, California 93023-2244
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