Here you’ll find child-centered K-6 education at its best. Our approach to teaching makes learning a multisensory, joyful, and lasting experience. We cultivate a diverse community of learners, families, and teachers to create a secure and textured learning environment. Walden students love to go to school every day.
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Walden Center & School is a place where children’s learning is at the center of all we do. A Walden education is as unique as your child.
Our arts-academics integrated approach to teaching and learning is part of a core philosophy that has put Walden Center & School at the forefront of progressive education since 1958. We combine arts education, a deep understanding of child development, and a commitment to social-emotional learning to help us form our unique approach to educating children.
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We are a group of teachers and parents who have created an environment where children take an active role in their own learning and where arts and creative expression are a part of every child’s education, every day.
Everything about Walden is unique. From the way we approach learning to the way we structure our governing board, we have a unique approach which is informed by our philosophy, our history, and our mission.
Walden is a member of Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA).
Community and Events
Spring Fair 2024: When I’m 65! – Saturday May 18
Join us for everyone’s favorite annual event – the Walden Spring Fair! All are welcome at this community event! Proceeds benefit Walden’s tuition assistance program. May 18, 2024 | 10am – 5pm | Walden Center and School | 2446 McKinley Ave, Berkeley Games Cafe BBQ Raffle Cake Walk Plant Sale Entertainment Cold Drinks Book Room
2024 Upper Group Play: Willy Wonka Jr. May 31 – June 1
We are proud to announce this year’s Spring Show will be Willy Wonka Jr! Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. Ticket and reservation info coming soon. WHAT: Walden’s Spring Show: Willy Wonka JR.WHEN: May 31, 7:00 pm & June 1, 3:00 pmLOCATION: Oakland School …
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Walden is hiring… Grade 2-3 Math/Science Teacher-Administrator (Berkeley, California)
Walden Center and School seeks a dynamic 2nd/3rd Grade Math/Science teacher to join our teaching collective in the fall of 2024. If you have a vision of building a close-knit community, of working with kids, parents, and a small committed team of educators, this may be the engaging, invigorating, satisfying job you are looking for. …