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Being a part of the PBS team means learning something new every day from your colleagues. It means putting our students first in all our decision-making. It means partnering with parents who care deeply about the school – not just their child, but the whole community. It means having the room to try new things, having support when you falter, and having colleagues who’ll cheer when you succeed. If these are the qualities you’re looking for in your next work environment, we want to hear from you.

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The faculty and staff at PBS are our most valuable asset, so PBS offers a top-notch compensation package: salaries that are regularly benchmarked against other Bay Area schools and generous insurance and other benefits. Key among these investments in our people power is our ongoing support for professional development. PBS supports its employees by bringing in outside experts and by helping them seek advanced degrees, attend conferences, and pursue leadership opportunities in their disciplines.

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Elementary Associate Teacher

Menlo Park, CA

Full Time

Phillips Brooks School

Entry Level

Elementary Associate Teacher

The Associate Teacher Program at Phillips Brooks School (PBS) inspires people to be a part of the education community by deepening their experience as educators. We invite individuals who are excited to explore their future in the teaching profession to join our program.

This is a flexible program. Associate teachers will have the opportunity to work with a supportive faculty to create their own hopes and aspirations for their future career path and identity as an educators. In addition to teaching in their own classroom, associate teachers go on to varied careers and pursuits. PBS wants to inspire 21st-century educators to bring their best selves to the classroom and beyond.

PBS encourages associate teachers to think of this as a 2-to-3-year program to make the most of the experience. PBS will be committed to preparing people for their futures as educators through placement in graduate school, a lead teaching position, or many other pathways. We invite the fresh perspectives and experiences that our associates share with our community.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities and are committed to an inclusive work environment. You'll have an opportunity to contribute to an upbeat, growth-oriented professional learning community that appreciates collaboration, creativity, and an innovative approach to all aspects of school life. We strive daily to uphold our mission and core values of kindness, courage, community, and love of learning.

For more information on Phillips Brooks School, please visit www.phillipsbrooks.org

Primary Responsibilities

Teach expertly your course of study
Convey your enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry
With our lead teachers, design instruction that fosters critical thinking and problem solving
Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences
Work with master teachers to create resources and establish milestones for student growth
Support the well-being of every student

Associate Teacher Expectations

Enjoy connecting with children and families
Expand your toolbox of innovative teaching techniques through generous professional development
Actively help develop our programs and contribute to the community beyond the classroom
Lead by the example of your commitment to PBS’s mission and core values

Associate Teacher Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with young students preferred (e.g., summer camps, tutoring, teaching experience)
Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to a strengths-based approach in working with children
A growth mindset with an openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Model lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area

How to Apply

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three to five references (including your current supervisor).

Salary Range

Full-time position ranges from $52,000 to $65,000 depending on background and teaching experience

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