Employment

Term of Contract: October 21, 2024, through January 24, 2025. Term may be extended by mutual consent.

Reports to: Upper School Head/Associate Head of School

Salary Range: $5,000 to $7,500 monthly, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life and Disability at no cost for staffulty.

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt. The position is temporary.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

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 of 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 temporary, full-time Upper School History Teacher beginning in October 2024. 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 solid experience teaching history. 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 their own bias. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences enable us to be a better school – a place that makes more thoughtful decisions, drives innovation, and delivers a more robust education for our students.

Duties and Responsibilities

●      Teach history developmentally appropriately to three sections of 7^th grade and co-teach two sections of 6th grade.

●      Plan and design curriculum and teaching strategies 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 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 Upper School and/or Head of School.

●      Serve as advisor for ten seventh grade students and serve as point of contact for students’ parent(s)/guardians

●      Participate in assigned duties and responsibilities during student recess and lunch, assemblies, elective classes and class trips.

Requirements and Qualifications

●      A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter required.

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 historically underrepresented communities in independent schools. Crane is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community where each member is respected and valued. We believe that diverse voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience by encouraging various thought, social awareness, and a creative exchange of ideas.

Application Process

1. Download and complete application form. 
2. Upload completed application form, cover letter and resume HERE.
3. We are taking applications until the position is filled.

Term of Employment: January 6, 2025 through June 13, 2025

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Salary Range: $5,000 to $7,500 monthly, commensurate with full-time teaching experience and qualifications

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life and Disability at no cost for Staffulty. 

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt. Position is temporary.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

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 temporary full-time Lower School Teacher for the second half of the 2024-2025 school year (January through June 2025).  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 elementary. 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 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 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.
• A candidate with fluency in a language other than English. preferably Spanish is desirable.
• 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.

Application Process

1. Download and complete application form. 
2. Upload completed application form, cover letter and resume HERE.
3. We are taking applications until the position is filled.

On-call K-8 Substitute Teachers 

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in education desirable
• College degree required

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

• High energy level
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Competitive wage of $150/day commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Crane Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process:

Submit letter of interest and resume to Raul Borja, Director of Finance & Operations via email at rborja@craneschool.org. Please indicate grade preferences in your letter. Please note any foreign language skills in your resume. 

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