Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Crane Country Day School is a co-educational Kindergarten-8th grade independent day school located on a beautiful 11-acre campus in Montecito, CA. Crane is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning. At Crane, we understand that how we teach is just as important as what we teach. It is a welcoming and supportive place to work—a rich environment where you will find enthusiastic cooperation, healthy relationships with colleagues, and active professional development.

Crane Country Day School seeks a full-time Kindergarten Co-Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The successful candidate will be an energetic and outgoing individual with a proven ability to collaborate and partner with other members of the Crane Staffulty. We are seeking an individual with strong experience teaching reading, writing, and math in the early elementary grade level. A demonstrated ability to work with and engage a diverse range of learners and families is essential to success in this position.

We are working hard to strengthen diversity at Crane School, so the ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their own learning, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing our own bias. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better school – a place that makes smarter decisions, drives innovation, and delivers a more powerful education for our students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and design curriculum and teaching strategies with co-teaching partner that align with Crane’s mission and philosophy of providing an experiential education that meets the needs of all students
• Manage and supervise a dynamic classroom environment where all students are seen and valued
• Communicate and partner with parents to enhance the growth and development of students
• Apply anti-racist, liberatory practices and principles in all aspects of the role from classroom management to curriculum development
• Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other Staffulty members to support student growth
• Monitor and report on student growth and progress
• Continually seek educational opportunities to develop professional knowledge and skills
• Attend all required staff meetings and special events
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School and/or Head of School

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter required. An advanced degree or teaching credential/certificate preferred.
• Strongly prefer a candidate with fluency in a language other than English. Spanish, preferably.
• A minimum of three years or more of teaching experience at the early elementary level.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking in classroom and throughout campus
• Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds
• Regularly sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children
• Work in person on-site
• Background investigation required via Live Scan.
• TB assessment required for employment in CA schools.

Work Environment

Crane Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ educators, and educators from communities that have historically been underrepresented in independent schools. Crane is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community in which each member is respected and valued. We believe that a diversity of voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience by encouraging a variety of thought, social awareness, and a creative exchange of ideas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Barbara, CA 93108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000