Lower School Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 175 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking Lower School Teacher candidates for the 2024-2025 school year in General Studies, to include Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Social Emotional Learning and Service Learning. We would like a teacher who wants to engage in school life and culture. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. The school year (including teacher planning days before and after the student year) is from August 5, 2024 through June 11, 2025. 

In addition to curriculum planning and whole-group/small group instruction, our teachers are expected to differentiate the curriculum and accommodate students with specific learning needs/strengths. Collaboration with colleagues and productive connections with parents - including parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and report cards with personalized narratives are also important expectations. Teachers are responsible for some coverage of Recess/PE, and participation in Science Night, Open House, Professional Growth Days, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds. 

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Andrea Hess at ms.hess@ccjds.org