Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade at Black Pine Circle School

About the Employer

Black Pine Circle is a K – 8th grade independent school located in West Berkeley. Our mission is to create a learning community that encourages humanity, empathy, moral depth, cultural understanding, and intellectual freedom. Our education goal is to create vibrant, independent thinkers who will never lose their passion for learning, their delight in research, and their involvement in cultural pursuits. This student-centered method of learning, best described as Socratic, is based on inquiry, questioning, exploration, and discovery. It minimizes competitiveness and makes the curriculum personally relevant, motivating students to acquire knowledge and skills for their own sake. The focus on mastery, not tasks, is reinforced by an interdisciplinary approach, which integrates rigorous academics with music, drama, and the visual arts. Our social goal is to instill mutual respect, compassion, and an appreciation of differences among our students. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive environment in which children can safely address challenges and grow in their understanding of themselves and others.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Description: The head teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students in the class. The head teacher must plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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