What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Upper Elementary School Substitute Teacher (3-5) position at Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School?
Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students, and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a long term elementary school substitute teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, beginning in March 2026 and ending June 2026. The teacher will serve on a team with lead teachers in our upper elementary school (3rd-5th) and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.
The elementary school long-term teaching substitute will:
- Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
- Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
- Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
- Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
- Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met
- Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
- Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
- Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
- Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
- Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists
- Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience
- Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
- Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
- Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)
- Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals
The ideal candidate will:
- Have 2 years of classroom experience as a lead classroom teacher
- At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Have a California Teaching Credential (preferred)
- Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom etc)
- Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
- Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
- Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
- Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners
- Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
- First aid/CPR a plus
- Experience with independent schools is a plus!
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000 yearly; salary will be pro-rated
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program may be applicable
Salary : $70,000 - $105,000