Children’s Community School is a progressive elementary school located on the border of Sherman Oaks and 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.
Lead Teachers are responsible for planning and developing curriculum. 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. Lead Teachers work closely with each other, alongside their Assistant Teacher, subject area specialists, the Director of Teaching and Learning, and the Head of School. The Lead Teacher creates a 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.
Lead Teachers are expected to: