Children’s Community School is a progressive elementary school located in Van Nuys, CA. Grounded in the philosophy of American educator John Dewey, the school utilizes a social studies core curriculum with hands-on exploration including block building, STEM, field trips for research, and a rich arts program.
ASSOCIATE TEACHERS assume a variety of educational and support responsibilities. Working in concert with the Lead Teacher, the associate Teacher supports the development of the social-emotional learning program in a mixed-age classroom. Attention is given to individual learning styles, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development. Teachers model a patient, compassionate, open-minded, and brave approach to relating to children and adults.
Our faculty practice an activity-based, learning-by-doing methodology for skill-building, including collaborative work, student inquiry, and integrated study. The associate Teacher supports the class culture with routines and expectations defined by CCS’s mission and values. They observe and honor each student as an individual within the community, supporting perseverance, independent growth, and equity.
CCS has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Salaries and benefits are competitive.