Lower School Lead Teacher – Fourth Grade Teacher

Lower School Lead Teacher – Fourth Grade Teacher

26-27 School Year

Keys School is seeking a Lower School Lead Teacher – Fourth Grade to join our Lower School community beginning August 2026.

Keys School (K–8, ~320 students) offers an inquiry-based education that supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and identity development. Our teachers create dynamic, student-centered learning environments that foster curiosity, empathy, agency, and belonging.

The Lower School Lead Teacher designs and delivers an integrated Grade 4 curriculum in language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional learning, grounded in culturally responsive and identity-conscious practice. Reporting to the Head of Lower School, this educator collaborates closely with colleagues, specialists, and families to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, reflective educator with:

• Experience teaching elementary students (K–4)
• A strong foundation in social-emotional learning and child development
• A commitment to identity-conscious teaching and inclusive community building
• Experience with interdisciplinary, project-based learning
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Five or more years of teaching experience
• Familiarity with Singapore Math, Responsive Classroom, and Understanding by Design (UbD)

Salary: $90,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Start date:

August 13, 2026

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

Please read the full opportunity description here .

To apply, please email a cover letter, educational philosophy statement, résumé, and three references to jobs .