2nd Grade Teacher job in San Francisco

2nd Grade Teacher
This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeks a 2nd Grade Teacher to start in August 2024.

CalWest Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
Requisite skills commensurate with the position
A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, child development, or related field required
Desire and ability to work in a collegial, highly collaborative environment
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a diverse, dynamic, and progressive school community
A commitment to anti-racism and demonstrated skill in designing equitable and inclusive educational experiences and learning environments that incorporate themes of diversity and justice
Proficiency in and curiosity about educational technology
A growth mindset, sense of humor, and excellent organizational and communication skills
Responsibilities
Actively participate in a collaborative employee culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of JK – 12th grade education.
Report to the Head of Lower School
Lead teach a 2nd-grade class, including language arts, mathematics, and social studies
Implement the school’s social-emotional curriculum, which is based on the Responsive Classroom approach
Provide a hands-on, inquiry-based style of teaching that exemplifies how student wellness, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to social impact and DEI are critical to the school’s learning experience
Effectively manage flexible, collaborative learning experiences with various sized groups of students
Thoughtfully integrate technology into the curriculum
Collaboratively design integrated, project-based experiences for the weekly block with colleagues
Co-plan and co-teach with colleagues, including Resident Teachers, focusing on differentiated instruction
Communicate student progress and needs with students’ caregivers on a regular and as-needed basis
Differentiate instruction for a range of learners by partnering with student support team members to effectively support and challenge each student at their “just right” level
Continue to evolve best practices in line with the school’s strategic priorities and in collaboration with school leadership
Salary Range
$77,500 – $140,000

Calwest Educators Placement seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.

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