Overview of Woodland School 

Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 305 students in early childhood through eighth grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes that average from 14-18 per class. 

Woodland School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.  Our students’ sense of wonder is the foundation of learning at Woodland School. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learning experiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections. Students explore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in the world.

Woodland School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school – stewardship, integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. Our teachers apply best practices through collaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continued professional development. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports our faculty by connecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educational technology, and student assessment.

Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.

Position Overview 

Woodland School seeks an inspiring and nurturing early childhood lead teacher to join our talented instructional team. The Woodland School Early Childhood Center serves up to 36 children, ages 3-5, in beautifully designed learning environments. Our approach to teaching and learning is rooted in the theory that children learn best through play, with ample opportunities for self-directed choices. We use an emergent, project-based approach to play-based learning where children have opportunities to pursue self-directed interest both indoors and outdoors. We address physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional and classroom readiness skills for a well-balanced curriculum that meets children where they are and challenges them to reach new levels. Through intentional teaching and developmentally appropriate practices, our teachers guide a generation of children to become creative, compassionate, critical thinkers in today’s ever-changing world.

Our instructional program follows a standard academic calendar, beginning in August and ending in June. Teaching four weeks of our summer program is required and can be extended to six weeks. This position features a competitive salary, paid leave, access to professional development, and other benefits, such as paid Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, Winter Break, Presidents Week Break, and time during the summer. In addition, this role receives regular release time from the classroom for lesson planning.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $33-$41/hour

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