Black Pine Circle School is a K–8 independent school in Berkeley, California. For more than 50 years, we have inspired lifelong learners through an inquiry-based Socratic practice that places equal emphasis on academics and the arts. Our Lower School (grades K–5) supports approximately 125 students, and our Upper School (grades 6–8) supports approximately 165 students. 

Mission Statement:

BPC’s mission is to create a learning community that encourages humanity, empathy, moral depth, cultural understanding, and intellectual freedom. Socially, our goal is to instill mutual respect, compassion, and a sense of belonging among all our students.

Black Pine Circle School is currently hiring educators to work with children ages 5–13.

Substitute teachers will be required to execute lesson plans left by head teachers and/or assistant teachers in a supportive role. In addition, substitute teachers will be required to perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: recess and lunch coverage; other subject coverages; copying; and prepping materials. All substitute teachers will be asked to complete an observation form at the end of each day they are substituting. 

Requirements: 

• Love and enjoy working with children; have experience working with children in groups
• Flexible, adaptable, sense of humor; willingness to jump right in
• Creative, kind, and humble
• Desire to help children learn and grow; belief in positive discipline 
• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university
• CA teaching credential is preferred
• Complete CA and FBI live scan background check 
• TB Risk Assessment. If a TB test is still necessary, you will need to complete or upload a recently negative TB test result. 

Why work at Black Pine Circle School? 

• Strong school community that is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, where student voice and agency are valued 
• Get classroom experience in all subjects and across K–8. 
• You choose supplemental or full-time income with the flexibility to create your own schedule 
• Gain experience in new ways of teaching including distance learning, campus-based learning, and in-person instruction. 

We welcome everyone from brand new to experienced veteran teachers! We are ready to support you wherever you are in your teaching career by getting you into the classroom.