Future Educators (General Talent Pool / Future Opportunities)
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.
About the Future Educators Pool
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.
Who We Look For
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
Key Qualifications
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)
Compensation and Benefits
To ensure transparency, salary ranges indicating the rate the School reasonably expects to pay for each role are included in each job posting.
Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Roles (typically includes roles scheduled for 20 or more hours per week)
- Health & Wellness: HMO Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Financial Security: Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter expenses
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with a competitive employer match of up to 7%
- Work-Life Balance & Time Off: We value rest and rejuvenation. Redwood Day offers significant paid time off, including:
- School Breaks & Holidays: Scheduled School closures, such as Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Presidents’ Week Break, Spring Break, and holidays (certain breaks dependent on role category)
- Personal Time: Sick leave and floating holidays
- Vacation: Dedicated vacation time for Admin / Staff roles
- Tuition Remission: 50% discount on tuition for full-time employees whose children attend Redwood Day
- And much more!
How to Submit
If you are interested in joining the Redwood Day community in the future, please submit your current resume and any supplementary materials.
To Learn More
Additional information about Redwood Day can be found on our website.
We maintain a Career page here that includes information on open roles.