Hillbrook School is seeking a highly skilled educator to teach Mandarin in 5th – 8th grades and to participate in grade-level activities that support the middle school division. This is a mid-year search with a start date in January 2023. As a lead teacher, the candidate will enter the community at an exciting time. The school has recently completed an ambitious strategic plan, Vision 2020, which has helped to establish the school as a leader in the Bay Area and beyond in elementary education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has risen to the challenge of providing both remote and in-person learning, showcasing our flexibility and commitment to meeting our vision and mission as a school. The school is also preparing to open a high school with the Founding Freshman class beginning in Fall of 2023.

Hillbrook School is a junior kindergarten-8th grade independent school located on 14 acres of oak woodland in Los Gatos, CA. Founded in 1935, Hillbrook School remains deeply connected to its historical roots as a school where children are known, learning is authentic and active, and success is measured one child at a time. During the past 85+ years, we have grown and evolved from a small boarding school serving wards of the state to one of the leading independent schools in the Bay Area, and yet our vision remains the same—to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Our talented faculty delivers a program that provides 360+ students of all genders with a unique blend of challenging and engaging academics, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, visual and performing arts, physical and wellness education, passion-driven projects, and opportunities to serve and partner with others in our community beyond campus.

Hillbrook School is a recognized leader in innovation, earning designation since 2010 as an Apple Distinguished School. Our 1:1 iPad program, Hub Makerspace, Center for Teaching Excellence, and Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship all stem from a commitment to implementing best practices in education. Our faculty members present at conferences across the globe each year on topics ranging from ways we have audited our curriculum for greater inclusion to research studies conducted on-campus examining the impacts of classroom design on learning. A community of highly engaged, lifelong learners, Hillbrook is intentional about, and deeply committed to, collaboration and professional growth in all facets and roles.

As noted in our Statement of Inclusivity, we strive to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Silicon Valley, and believe that educational excellence and equity depend on the creation of a diverse and inclusive community where all students, families and employees feel a full sense of membership. To live up to our JK-8 DEI Teaching Philosophy Statement, all employees contribute to developing culturally competent students and building an educational institution committed to social justice and reaching beyond. We offer a wide range of opportunities for all employees to engage in work that furthers these goals, from personal dialogues that help us understand different perspectives, to pedagogical training designed to support equitable instructional practices and build habits to disrupt bias whenever we see it. Ultimately, we hope that this work helps all of our constituents—employees, students, and families—be more aware, empathetic, globally-minded, and justice-oriented.

As a highly collaborative community, we use the following norms to guide our communication with each other:

• Assume good will
• Come from your own experience
• Be more curious than certain
• Hold yourself and others capable

Our commitment to these norms makes it possible for us to partner meaningfully, disagree productively, and lean into conversations that are both challenging and generative.

Hillbrook is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, 35 minutes south of Stanford University, 30 minutes north of Santa Cruz, and 1 hour south of San Francisco. The Bay Area is home to world-class universities, museums and restaurants, farmers markets and wineries, and outstanding outdoor opportunities for biking, hiking, surfing and more.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one section of Mandarin in each of 5th-8th grades
• Implement the school’s social emotional curriculum, which is based on Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs and Restorative Discipline Practices
• Provide a hands-on, inquiry-based style of teaching that exemplifies how student wellness, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to social impact and DEI are critical to a Hillbrook learning experience
• Effectively manage flexible, collaborative learning experiences with various sized groups of students
• Thoughtfully integrate technology into the curriculum
• Assess students’ learning and maintain thoughtful communication with parents and colleagues regarding student progress
• Collaborate with colleagues with a focus on differentiated instruction
• Actively participate in a faculty culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of K-8 education
• Collaboratively design integrated, project-based experiences for the weekly Reach Beyond block with colleagues
• Report to the Middle School Head

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated fluency in Mandarin Chinese
• A love of and experience teaching middle school students
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching Mandarin and learning in a diverse, dynamic, and progressive school community
• Experience working within an independent school environment is preferred
• A commitment to anti-racism and demonstrated skill designing equitable and inclusive educational experiences and learning environments that incorporate themes of diversity and justice
• Desire and ability to work in a collegial, highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency in and curiosity about educational technology
• Ability to serve as a Middle School advisor, including following student progress, liaising with parents as first line of communication with the school, advocating for students in all matters pertaining to the student, and facilitate student/parent/advisor conferences
• A growth mindset, sense of humor, and excellent organizational and communication skills

Salaries are competitive. Benefits include: full medical, dental, and vision coverage; ample retirement planning with TIAA-CREF; a generous holiday schedule; religious holidays following each employee’s faith; access to the latest state-of-the-art educational technology; and a strong commitment to engaging and personalized professional development.

Hillbrook School is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.

Connect with us and learn more at facebook.com/hillbrook, @hillbrookschool and @HillbrookCTE on Twitter, and @hillbrookschool on Instagram.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume as PDFs to our Director of Human Resources, Rozanne Schiro (rschiro@hillbrook.org).

Job Type: Full-time

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