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Hillbrook School

Hillbrook School is seeking highly skilled collaborators to co-teach as Lead Teachers in our Lower School. We currently have openings on our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teaching teams. Together, these teams will continue to deliver personalized, developmentally appropriate, and joyful learning experiences to each child in their care.
Hillbrook School is a co-ed, independent, junior kindergarten–8th grade school located on 14 acres of oak woodland in Los Gatos, CA. Founded in 1935, Hillbrook School remains deeply connected to its historical roots as a school where children are known, learning is authentic and active, and success is measured one child at a time. During the past 80 years, we have grown and evolved from a small boarding school serving wards of the state to one of the leading independent schools in the Bay Area, and yet our vision remains the same—to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Our talented faculty delivers a program that provides more than 385 students with a unique blend of challenging and engaging academics, visual and performing arts, passion-driven projects, and opportunities to serve and partner with others in our community.
Hillbrook School is a recognized leader in educational innovation, earning designation since 2010 as an Apple Distinguished School. Our 1:1 iPad program in the middle school, iLab Makerspace classroomCenter for Teaching Excellence, and Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship all stem from a commitment to being on the leading edge of best practices in education. Our faculty members present at conferences across the nation and globe each year, on topics that range from innovative uses of technology, to research studies we have conducted on the impact of classroom design on teaching and learning. Hillbrook is intentional about, and deeply committed to, cultural competency and professional growth. We are a community of highly-engaged, lifelong learners.
It is an exciting moment to enter our school. We implemented a new schedule during the 2018-19 school year that includes Reach Beyond Block, a weekly period devoted to co-taught, multi-age, multi-disciplinary experiences that challenge students to, in line with the school’s mission, reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. We are also in the process of constructing a large new MakerSpace, the Hub, which will connect our visual art studios and science labs, and bring our philosophical emphasis on project-based learning, question-asking, making and engineering into the physical heart of campus. The Hub will open during the 2019-20 school year.
As noted in our recently rewritten and adopted Statement of Inclusivity, Hillbrook is an intentionally diverse community that strives to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Silicon Valley. We believe that educational excellence and equity depend on the creation of a diverse and inclusive community where all people feel a full sense of membership. As a community, we lean into the sometimes complex and challenging conversations about inclusivity because we believe that the growth of a community and learner is continual, and striking a balance between individual and community can be difficult work.
Responsibilities:
  • Teach as a Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade Lead Teacher, including language arts, mathematics and social studies
  • Implement the school’s social emotional curriculum, which is based on the Responsive Classroom approach
  • Provide a hands-on, inquiry-based style of teaching; manage collaborative learning groups; integrate technology into the curriculum
  • Design integrated, project-based experiences for the weekly Reach Beyond block in collaboration with colleagues
  • Collaborate and co-teach with colleagues, including Resident Teachers, with a focus on differentiated instruction
  • Actively participate in a faculty culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of K-8 education
  • Report to the Head of Lower School
Qualifications:
  • A love of elementary children
  • Master’s degree and five years teaching experience preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a dynamic, 21st century school community
  • Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative environment
  • A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in educational technology
Salaries are competitive. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage; ample retirement planning with TIAA-CREF; a generous holiday schedule; access to and support with the latest state-of-the-art education technology; and a strong commitment to engaging and personalized professional development.
Hillbrook School is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.
This is an exclusive search with CalWest Educators.
To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter and resume to the CalWest website here: https://calwestlogin.com/apply
Current CalWest candidates need not apply here. Please email documents to: mysearch@CalWestEducators.com

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