Kindergarten Lead Teacher Job at Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School, Foster, CA

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  • Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
  • Foster, CA

Job Description

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 2025-2026 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.

The Kindergarten teacher will:

  • 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

The ideal candidate will: 

  • 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
  • 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, flipped classroom 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
  • First aid/CPR a plus
  • Experience with independent schools is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

  • 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

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