Aurora School

Aurora School is a day school in Oakland, California, serving elementary and middle school students. With fewer than 100 students, the school operates at a scale where every teacher knows every child and families feel connected to daily operations. This size creates a fundamentally different teaching experience: smaller classes, faster curriculum decisions, and direct faculty influence on school direction.

The mission centers on academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement. Aurora School integrates Spanish language instruction throughout its program, which means teachers—whether or not they teach language directly—work in a bilingual context. That shapes how lessons unfold and what classroom materials and peer support exist.

Aurora School maintains financial stability. With net assets exceeding $1.6 million and annual revenue near $3.7 million, the organization funds competitive salaries, professional development, and classroom resources. The school is classified as flourishing, indicating organizational growth and intentional reinvestment.

The school hires for elementary and middle school teaching positions, including roles aligned with Spanish bilingual programming. Administrative and support staff openings emerge as enrollment and programs evolve. Faculty retention remains strong, so positions represent genuine needs rather than predictable annual turnover.

For educators seeking a secular, student-centered environment in the Bay Area where pedagogy takes priority over tradition and your classroom work connects directly to school leadership, Aurora School offers clear professional conditions. Day school teaching—where your role ends at dismissal—carries its own rhythm and boundaries that many faculty value.