Almaden Country Day School

Almaden Country Day School serves approximately 400 students across pre-school through middle school in San Jose, California. The school operates independently with no religious affiliation, anchoring its work around one core mission: discovering the gifts in every child. That philosophy shapes how faculty approach curriculum and student relationships from the earliest grades through eighth grade.

Teaching here centers on developmental stages. A third-grade classroom demands different pacing and engagement than a seventh-grade one does. The school structures instruction around those realities, so teachers inherit coherent scope and sequence rather than building programs alone. Faculty collaborate on vertical alignment, which means your classroom work connects to what comes before and after—a rare clarity in smaller day schools.

Language instruction sets the school apart regionally. Spanish, French, and American Sign Language programs mean the school actively hires educators with multilingual fluency or accessibility expertise. That breadth opens multiple teaching pathways in the Bay Area independent school market.

With net assets exceeding $9.5 million and annual revenue above $17 million, the institution invests in staff compensation and professional development consistent with established Silicon Valley independent schools. Day school roles here sit within a financially stable, well-resourced environment—an advantage for candidates seeking security without boarding responsibilities.

Hiring occurs year-round for elementary and middle school teaching, language instruction, and academic support positions. Fall brings the heaviest recruitment cycle. Candidates should expect straightforward timelines and clear role expectations.