Internships

Redwood Day School is an East Bay leader in developmentally grounded education that prepares students for high school, for college, and for life. Established in 1963, RDS is an independent, diverse K-8 school that combines challenging academics, small classes, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of children's social and emotional development -- allowing students to discover and build on their strengths as individual learners. Our learning community is closely connected to our Oakland neighbors through an ethos of service, diversity, and sustainability. Our students develop into self-aware and confident young people who advocate for themselves and others, throughout school and beyond.

Interns are teachers in training. We hire college graduates who are interested in exploring a career in teaching. Many interns also pursue a teaching credential while they complete their Internship, but it is not a requirement.

Interns work closely with a lead teacher to learn about classroom management strategies, curriculum design, project based instruction, learning differences, report writing, handling parent communication, etc. Interns also assist with clerical duties (copying, set up, clean up, bulletin boards, etc.) We expect that you participate parent-teacher conferences, a few evening events, and recess duties. (Kindergarten interns do three recess duties/day.) Interns help out with several weeks of after-school study hall (3:30-4:30) during the year, attend all faculty meetings (including Wednesdays, 3:45-5 p.m.), and participate in school-sponsored professional development days. Interns substitute for lead teachers when they are temporarily absent for illness or other reasons.

We are interested in hiring people who are committed to working in a progressive, multicultural learning environment that necessitates flexibility, professional behavior, and a positive attitude.