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Applying for Position:
2nd Grade Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeks a 2nd Grade Teacher to start in August 2024.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in a collaborative employee culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of JK - 12th grade education. 
  • Report to the Head of Lower School 
  • Lead teach a 2nd-grade class, including language arts, mathematics, and social studies 
  • Implement the school’s social-emotional curriculum, which is based on the Responsive Classroom approach 
  • Provide a hands-on, inquiry-based style of teaching that exemplifies how student wellness, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to social impact and DEI are critical to the school's learning experience 
  • Effectively manage flexible, collaborative learning experiences with various sized groups of students 
  • Thoughtfully integrate technology into the curriculum 
  • Collaboratively design integrated, project-based experiences for the weekly block with colleagues 
  • Co-plan and co-teach with colleagues, including Resident Teachers, focusing on differentiated instruction 
  • Communicate student progress and needs with students’ caregivers on a regular and as-needed basis 
  • Differentiate instruction for a range of learners by partnering with student support team members to effectively support and challenge each student at their "just right" level 
  • Continue to evolve best practices in line with the school's strategic priorities and in collaboration with school leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, child development, or related field required  
  • Desire and ability to work in a collegial, highly collaborative environment 
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a diverse, dynamic, and progressive school community 
  • A commitment to anti-racism and demonstrated skill in designing equitable and inclusive educational experiences and learning environments that incorporate themes of diversity and justice 
  • Proficiency in and curiosity about educational technology 
  • A growth mindset, sense of humor, and excellent organizational and communication skills 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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