Head Teacher: K/1st Grades
- Employer
- Mills College
- Location
- Oakland
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
About Mills College:
Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a liberal arts college for women and gender non-binary students, with graduate programs for all genders. Consistently ranked one of the top master's universities and one of the best value colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Mills also has been named one of the Best Colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The Mills experience is distinguished by small, interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. As one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, we have a strong record of academic success with first-generation students, students of color, Latinx students, LGBTQ students, and other underrepresented students. Mills College has recently become a Hispanic Serving Institution. Applicants with expertise and experience in supporting and promoting success for Latina/o students are encouraged to apply.
Mills College encourages diversity in hiring and particularly welcomes applications and nominations from women, gender non-binary individuals, and minorities. Mills College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. For more information, please visit https://www.mills.edu/
Job Description:
Reports To: Head of School, Mills College Childrens School
This wonderfully unique position in the Mills College Childrens School, the oldest laboratory school in the West, will be filled by the individual who shares our commitment to inquiry-centered learning for both children and adults. The Mills College Childrens School follows a constructivist model of education for infant-toddler through fifth grade programs. Preschool Head Teachers plan and supervise an exemplary curriculum for designated grade levels, use a reflective/inquiry approach to analyze and improve instruction, and supervise Mills College student teachers each semester. The successful candidate will be strongly committed to teaching children and adults and leading teacher-led regional improvement of teaching.
Work Schedule
Mills College Childrens School follows the Mills academic calendar, mid-August to mid-June, (exact dates will vary from year-to-year). May require participation and support of auxiliary events (e.g. recruitment/admissions, development/fund-raising, academic conferences).
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Additional Information:
This is a full-time, exempt position with an FTE of 0.92. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/LTD insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with college-matching after 6 month qualifying period, 12 sick days and 17 paid holidays (subject to annual review). Staff members also receive free admission to campus events, use of the pool, fitness center, and tennis courts. Tuition remission is also available after an introductory period. Voluntary benefits include: pet insurance, long-term care insurance, legal-assistance insurance, cellular provider discounts and computer hardware discounts.
Mills College does not permit discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Mills non-discrimination policy, please go to https://inside.mills.edu/administration/administrative_offices/policies/nondiscrimination.php.
All positions are subject to a background check. Prior to the first date of employment, an applicants background check must be cleared.
Application Instructions:
To apply, submit the following documents at http://mills.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=112061
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Review of applicants will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Working at Mills College
Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society.
Mills encourages openness to experimentation in the context of established academic disciplines. Programs are designed to reflect the importance of global issues, provide an understanding of the natural world, and enhance opportunities for women in their developing roles throughout society. The curriculum combines traditional liberal arts with new educational initiatives that recognize the value of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.
Inspired by a teaching philosophy that grows out of its longstanding dedication to women’s education, Mills provides a dynamic learning environment that encourages intellectual exploration. The faculty of nationally and internationally respected scholars and artists is dedicated to developing the strengths of every student, preparing them for lifelong intellectual, personal, and professional growth.
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