This search is being conducted exclusively by Dr. Shoshana Lurie, Senior Search Director and CalWest; please do not contact the school directly.

The school’s educational philosophy is focused on nurturing the whole student; providing a challenging and innovative curriculum designed to inspire students to create, critically think, and solve real-world problems; and developing 21st-century skills in our students. This individual will be responsible for teaching language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, as well as supporting each student’s social and emotional growth and development. The teacher is responsible for designing curricular content and lessons, which engage a variety of levels and differentiate appropriately to meet the learning needs of all students. In addition to classroom responsibilities, teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings as well as supervise recess and lunch.

We encourage teachers who are passionate about innovative education and dedicated to creating a warm and safe classroom to apply. This position is an opportunity for a teacher to join a passionate and collaborative team and help build a strong first grade program.

Desired attributes:

• Creative and enthusiastic in the classroom
• Experience in differentiated instruction
• Effective team collaborator including team teaching skills
• Comfortable using educational technology
• Strong written and verbal communications and proactive in engaging parents
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and high energy

Qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degrees/certificates desirable
• California Multiple Subject Credential preferred though open to working with faculty in the process of clearing credentials
• Applicants should have a strong background in math and literacy including strong skills in differentiating instruction