Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our kindergarten team in our Lower School division.

Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math.

In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social-emotional and character growth.

Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances.

Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Teach content and skills for a contained classroom of about 20 students, in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math.
• Differentiate instruction in these subject areas to meet students where they are.
• Setup and maintain an engaging classroom that draws students and creates an environment that feels safe to all learners and promotes authentic learning.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and professional community.
• Foster communication with teachers in order to effectively discuss and support student needs in/out of the classroom, ultimately developing the whole child.
• Deliver a student-centered curriculum with opportunities for choice, real-world problem solving, creativity and intellectual engagement.
• Plan and conduct field trips for Primary Elementary students.

• BA/BS in Education or related field
• California teaching credential or ability to obtain
• Experience teaching kindergarten or primary grades
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom approach and Toolbox