What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Grade Teacher position at Ascension Lutheran School?
1st Grade Teacher at Ascension Lutheran School
Application Deadline
8/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
805-496-2419 314
Number of Openings
Salary
51,000.00 - 71,281.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
Job Summary
Job Summary
The First Grade Teacher will create a quality first-grade program full of nurturing, caring, and community for all students, and will focus specifically on creating a sense of belonging in a Christ-centered community. The First Grade Teacher will demonstrate proficiency in the California Standards, will provide curriculum, instruction, and a learning environment aligned with California Content Standards. The teacher will provide an age-appropriate curriculum along with play-based educational programs for students in first grade, preparing them for second grade. This is a full-time, exempt position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To: Provides a caring, nurturing environment where every child feels loved. Implements the mission, goals, objectives, policies, and course of study of the school. Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students to assist them in transitioning to first grade. Provides instruction in all curricular areas, including English language arts, English language development, mathematics, history/social science, science, visual/performing arts, physical education, health, utilizing the California Content Standards in each area. Maintains appropriate standards of classroom behavior, using behavioral management techniques and strategies that promote citizenship and socially positive outcomes in students; establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect; plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning. Plans, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies appropriate to the instructional level of students. Delivers instruction in a variety of ways and modalities, including whole-class, individual and small group and play settings, in order to adapt learning to the needs of students of varying interests and abilities. Collaborates with colleagues to plan and deliver articulated and consist
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Common Core State Standards/ Curriculum Frameworks and knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary level students. Current California Teaching Credential – (multi-subject preferred) Copies of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) Resume 3 Letters of Reference Letter of Interest CBEST Passing Scores
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Common Core State Standards/ Curriculum Frameworks and knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary level students. Current California Teaching Credential – (multi-subject preferred) Copies of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) Resume 3 Letters of Reference Letter of Interest CBEST Passing Scores
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