Lower School General Studies Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 175 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking Lower School Teacher candidates for the 2024-2025 school year in General Studies, to include Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Social Emotional Learning and Service Learning. We would like a teacher who wants to engage in school life and culture. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. The school year (including teacher planning days before and after the student year) is from August 5, 2024 through June 11, 2025.

In addition to curriculum planning and whole-group/small group instruction, our teachers are expected to differentiate the curriculum and accommodate students with specific learning needs/strengths. Collaboration with colleagues and productive connections with parents - including parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and report cards with personalized narratives are also important expectations. Teachers are responsible for some coverage of Recess/PE, and participation in Science Night, Open House, Professional Growth Days, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree and/or credential is preferred 
• A minimum of two years teaching experience 
• A passion for working with students with a range of abilities, learning styles, and multiple intelligences. Experience teaching a differentiated, student-centered curriculum is preferred
• Proven success and enthusiasm for working constructively with parents 
• Experience creating a nurturing, mutually respectful environment both in the classroom and with colleagues and administrators 
• Effective classroom management, assessment, and organization skills 
• Experience and success collaborating with other teachers in a team setting and embracing a culture of ongoing professional growth
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Experience using Readers and Writers Workshop, Responsive Classroom, Toolbox, Eureka Math, Context for Learning Math or Bridges (or a willingness to learn)

Benefits & Compensation:

1. Compensation: $53,000 to $76,000 commensurate with experience

2. 100% Health and Dental insurance for a full-time employee

3. School contribution to TIAA-CREF 403B Retirement Plan

4. Generous Professional Growth Budget 

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School welcomes qualified applicants with a variety of talents, interests, backgrounds and perspectives. CCJDS does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical disability in the admission of students or the employment of staff, nor does it tolerate sexual harassment.

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Andrea Hess

Dean of Faculty, Curriculum & Instruction

ms.hess@ccjds.org