Kindergarten Homeroom and STEM Teacher

Inspire Curiosity. Teach With Purpose. Honor Childhood.

Mount Tamalpais School (MTS) seeks a thoughtful, skilled educator who believes young children are capable of serious thinking, joyful discovery, and meaningful problem solving .

We are looking for a teacher who blends rigor and creativity , helping students understand why math, science, engineering, and technology matter in their lives and in the world around them.

Located fifteen minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais School is a K–8 independent school serving approximately 270 students in a collaborative community where learning is revered and education is joyful .

This role combines homeroom leadership with subject-area teaching , allowing educators to build strong relationships with students while sharing their passion for STEM learning.

You will:

• Serve as a Kindergarten Homeroom teacher and SEL leader
• Teach two sections each of Kindergarten Math, Science, and Engineering
• Integrate technology and innovative tools across learning experiences

Our teachers believe that children are capable of meaningful intellectual work when supported by thoughtful instruction, creativity, and care.

Strong educators at MTS:

• Design hands-on, minds-on learning experiences
• Connect academic concepts to authentic real-world applications
• Hold high expectations for thinking, effort, and growth
• Differentiate instruction to support and extend every student
• Foster classrooms where students explain ideas, ask questions, and engage in respectful dialogue

• BA or BS in Education or related field
• Teaching experience in Kindergarten and/or STEM subjects
• Ability to integrate technology and innovative tools into learning experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team