Location
Los Angeles, CA
Size
11-50 employees
Revenue
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Founded
1999
Leading Independent Education Excellence In California
Stratford School stands as California's premier independent WASC-accredited private institution, serving families across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Southern California since 1999. Founded by Sherry Adams and Joe Wagner with just four classrooms in Danville, this innovative educational leader has expanded to over 20 campuses, demonstrating remarkable growth driven by academic excellence and forward-thinking educational approaches that prepare students from preschool through 12th grade for success in an ever-evolving world.
Award Winning Steam Education Leadership
As part of Spring Education Group, Stratford School has earned national recognition for its groundbreaking STEAM-based curriculum, acknowledged by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education. The institution proudly holds the distinction of being the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM, reflecting its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge educational methodologies that blend traditional academic foundations with 21st-century learning approaches.
Dynamic Career Opportunities In Education
- Teaching positions across all grade levels with small class sizes enabling personalized attention
- Collaborative professional environment emphasizing continuous growth and lifelong learning
- Opportunities for curriculum development, student mentorship, and extracurricular leadership
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and tuition discounts
- Supportive community focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
Culture of Innovation and Student Centered Learning
Guided by the motto "Summa Spes, Summa Res" (Highest Hopes, Highest Things), Stratford School creates an inspiring work environment where educators foster curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills. Faculty members join a passionate community dedicated to connecting students to their unique futures through inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on exploration. The school's commitment to academic excellence extends beyond the classroom, with educators playing integral roles in student support, community building, and innovative program development that enhances the overall educational experience.
Mission
At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in his or her own way. Our purpose statement speaks for all of us - "Stratford School - Connecting students to their unique futures."
Our motto, Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things) embraces our spirit of uplifting education. We know that each child has a unique set of skills, passions, and dreams. We encourage our students to pursue their curiosities and we are committed to supporting them in achieving those dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stratford School operates over 20 campuses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Southern California, serving preschool through 12th grade students.
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Jobs for Stratford School in United States
- 94087 Sunnyvale, CA
Stratford School
A Stratford Preschool Company
Elementary Spanish Teacher Short Term Assignment
95119 San Jose, CA ·
$26/hr - $30/hr
Website:www.stratfordschools.com
Size:11-50 employees
Description
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12
th
grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
What We Offer
- Pay range: $26.00-$30.00
- Location: San Jose, 6670 San Anselmo Way
- Short Term Assignment: December to February
- Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
About the Role
The Elementary Spanish Teacher- Short Term Assignment works as part of our teaching team to develop lessons appropriate for Elementary students with an emphasis on reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. Young students may work on counting, common words and basic grammar as older students progress into reading and writing more complex concepts.
You will also...
- Plan, supervise and implement the Spanish curriculum
- Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
- Maintain an accurate inventory of Spanish curriculum at your campus
- Communicate regularly with parents, school leaders, and other staff as appropriate
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university
- Prior experience working with students preferred
- Must be fluent in both Spanish and English language
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
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