Kindergarten Teacher

Overview

Located in Foster City, Ronald

C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students, and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a Kindergarten lead teacher beginning the  school year. Wornick’s kindergarten is a play based environment that helps prepare students for the academic and social-emotional requirements of elementary school.

Every year we have a handful of transitional kindergarten students join us. The role is supported by an assistant teacher and an additional Hebrew/Judaics enrichment teacher. The teacher will serve as a lead teacher and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.

• Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
• Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
• Design engaging curriculum that meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project Based Learning, design thinking, performance-based assessment
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
• Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
• Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met
• Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
• Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
• Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
• Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
• Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists
• Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience
• Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
• Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
• Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)
• Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals

• Have a degree or an advanced degree in education with a California teaching credential
• Have a minimum of three (3) years as a kindergarten teacher, 5+ highly preferred
• Have experience teaching “Wilson Fundations” or similar reading program like Orton Gillingham
• Possess a strong understanding of child development through professional development and formal learning experiences
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, science of reading etc)
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
• Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
• Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners
• Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
• Experience with independent schools is a plus!

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program
• Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick