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Thank you for your interest in a CalWest opening.
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Applying for Position:
2nd Grade Teacher

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

CalWest’s partner school in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to start August 2025.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related subject from an accredited university
  • Active California Teaching Credential preferred but not required
  • CPR certification required
  • Current fingerprinting and pass the licensing requirement with government authorities
  • Flexibility to handle changing priorities and needs
  • Effectively and professionally interact with all the constituencies involved in the school
  • Ability to “think on my feet” and work in a “fast-paced” environment

Responsibilities:

  • Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, technology and computers, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing a course of study approved by school management and other appropriate learning activities.
  • Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
  • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
  • Produce and teach an equivalent distance learning program (both synchronously or asynchronously) as deemed necessary.

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.

Deciding to Apply

At minimum, applicants should have:

About CalWest Educators Placement

CalWest is the “go-to” firm for educators seeking new positions at independent schools on the West Coast. We focus on increased communication and understanding with our candidates, providing reliable and candid advice about the schools they are considering.

If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.