Job description

Position/Title: Elementary Teacher (K - 5)
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
Industry Category: Education / Religious Organization / Non-Profit
Reports to: Principal – Elementary School
Organization: Wise School / Stephen Wise Temple
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary, Benefits Eligible

About the Position

The Elementary Teacher at Wise School works with a team of teachers. With your colleagues, you will design and implement curriculum, differentiate learning as needed, and proactively communicate with parents. You will create and maintain a nurturing and supportive classroom environment, while implementing positive behavior support and classroom management. A supportive administrative team will provide needed guidance and professional development.

Job Responsibilities

● Teaches literacy (reading, writing, language arts), mathematics, and social studies in the general studies classroom.

● Works in the classroom to support each student’s differentiated academic needs, helping all students access the curriculum.

● Work with your grade-level team, as well as specialist teachers, to plan curriculum and programming, and implement best practices for teaching and learning.

● Collegially collaborate with team members, staff, and administration to support student learning and growth.
● Attend and actively participate in all-staff meetings and trainings.
● Attend school functions that support the school’s mission and vision, both during and outside the normal school day.
● As a key staff member in our religious educational institution, role-model the tenets of our faith on a daily basis to our members and the broader Temple community; participate in transmitting the expectations and values of our faith, playing a critical and essential role in the Temple’s ability to minister to the daily needs of our students and members.

● Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● College degree and current CA teaching credential.
● Excellent writing and communication skills.
● Elementary experience preferred.
● Diplomatic, tactful, and possessing the ability to show grace under pressure.
● Empathetic to the needs and differing dynamics of families who attend the school.
● Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; team-oriented.
● Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible.
● Strong educational technology skills preferred, or strong willingness to learn.
● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise Schools.
● Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90077: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Primary General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Teaching Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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