Why work at Keys School?
Keys has been very fortunate over the last several years to attract
and retain excellent teachers. When asked what attract them to Keys,
the faculty responded as follows:
- camaraderie and sense of fun among staff members as well as professional
treatment and opportunities to participate in educational decision
making;
- school philosophy which values field trips, outdoor education, the
arts, and a program for social emotional awareness and growth in addition
to a challenging academic curriculum;
- intimate environment in which students, teachers, and parents are
known as individuals;
- quality of the student body and small class sizes;
- faculty includes a learning specialist, counselor, librarian, technology
director and reading resource teacher as well as trained professionals
for specialized instruction in physical education, Spanish, art, music,
drama, and science;
- availability of teaching materials, a class budget, vans, plus opportunities
for professional growth;
- high standards in a context of caring, both for academics and behavior.
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AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTOR
HALF TIME OPENING FOR 2008-2009
Keys School is an accredited, independent school serving students in
kindergarten through eighth grade, located in Midtown Palo Alto in the heart
of Silicon Valley.
Keys School is a diverse and highly supportive community dedicated to the
development of the “whole child” and offering students a broad hands-on
education, which integrates a challenging core curriculum with art, music,
drama, technology, foreign language, physical education, community service,
and environmental awareness.
Within a caring and creative environment, students are encouraged to strive
to meet their potential as learners and as unique individuals. A highly
qualified and talented faculty engages students in active learning,
encourages intellectual risk taking and curiosity, and promotes a culture of
respect and empathy. Keys emphasizes responsibility and commitment to the
community and challenges students to think of themselves as valued
contributing stewards of the larger world.
Desirable Applicant Qualities:
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