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Full-Time Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher

Estimated Salary
USD 75,000 per year
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Description

Location: Pasadena, CA

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Status: Full-Time, Compensation: Salary $75,000 per year

Friends Western School is seeking a full-time teacher to lead a combined Kindergarten/1st grade class of up to 15 students. This is an opportunity to teach in a small, collaborative environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and values-driven education.

About Friends Western School

Friends Western School is a vibrant Quaker cooperative elementary school located in Pasadena, CA. We offer a low student-to-teacher ratio and a supportive, inclusive learning environment grounded in the Quaker belief that there is an inner light in every person. As a member of WASC and the Friends Council on Education, we are committed to educational excellence, equity, and community. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds.

Schedule

This full-time position includes instructional hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. In addition, attendance is expected at occasional school events outside these hours, including professional development training, Back to School Night, Open House, and other community events.

What You’ll Do

  • Teach a combined Kindergarten/1st grade class of up to 15 students
  • Implement and adapt curriculum using frameworks such as Eureka Math, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy, and the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum
  • Support school-wide initiatives that emphasize cultural literacy, civic engagement, and social justice
  • Build and maintain a restorative classroom culture rooted in Quaker values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship
  • Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction

Requirements

  • Teaching certification or equivalent experience
  • Experience teaching Kindergarten/1st grade or similar age group
  • Strong knowledge of curriculum frameworks and instructional methods
  • Ability to build and maintain a positive classroom environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Friends Western School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: July 5, 2026

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