1st Grade Lead Teacher
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School • Sunnyvale
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is seeking dynamic and passionate General Elementary School Teachers to join our education team as a 1st Grade Teacher.
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:
At least three years of teaching experience, preferably at the primary level
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
Preference for applicants with experience teaching Ready Math
All interested applicants can email Shoshanna Lurie, Senior Search Consultant for more information.
