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Aurora School
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4/5 Lead Teacher
location_onOakland, CA7/12/2026
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Role Type
FULLTIME
computer
Work style
IN-PERSON
payments
Target Comp
$60k – $120k
Key Expertise & Domain
Core Competencies
Progressive educationProject-based learningInquiry-based instructionSocial-emotional learningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionCurriculum designCollaboration
Focus Areas
#lead teacher#elementary education#progressive education#k-8#oakland#full-time#in-person#social-emotional learning
About the job
About Aurora School: Aurora School is an independent, progressive K–8 school in Oakland committed to academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement. Our Lower School program is grounded in inquiry, experiential and project-based learning, authentic relationships, and a deep understanding of child development. We utilize multi-age classroom communities (K/1, 2/3, and 4/5) to foster confidence, empathy, leadership, and deeper academic growth.
About the Position: Aurora School is seeking a warm, reflective, and highly skilled Lower School Lead Teacher to join our K–5 faculty. The ideal candidate creates joyful, engaging classroom environments where students are challenged academically while also feeling deeply supported socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and evolve curriculum aligned with Aurora’s mission and responsive to students’ curiosity and developmental needs.
- Facilitate classroom experiences that nurture curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Create a safe and welcoming classroom community, establishing clear routines that support independence and responsibility.
- Build strong partnerships with families through clear communication, conferences, and regular updates on classroom life.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and the teacher inquiry cycle as part of our Lab School model.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
- At least 3 years of successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
- California teaching credential preferred.
- Experience with progressive education, inquiry-driven and project-based learning, and/or constructivist teaching models.
About the Position: Aurora School is seeking a warm, reflective, and highly skilled Lower School Lead Teacher to join our K–5 faculty. The ideal candidate creates joyful, engaging classroom environments where students are challenged academically while also feeling deeply supported socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and evolve curriculum aligned with Aurora’s mission and responsive to students’ curiosity and developmental needs.
- Facilitate classroom experiences that nurture curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Create a safe and welcoming classroom community, establishing clear routines that support independence and responsibility.
- Build strong partnerships with families through clear communication, conferences, and regular updates on classroom life.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and the teacher inquiry cycle as part of our Lab School model.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
- At least 3 years of successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
- California teaching credential preferred.
- Experience with progressive education, inquiry-driven and project-based learning, and/or constructivist teaching models.
Professional Benefits
verifiedHealth benefits
verifiedRetirement benefits
verifiedDisability insurance
verifiedProfessional development opportunities