Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking passionate Elementary School Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year in the Palo Alto area. Ideal candidates will have experience in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Housing (boarding schools only)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Provide feedback on student work and adjust teaching strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking Elementary School Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year at independent schools in the Palo Alto area.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional and experienced lower school educator with a deep commitment to making a significant difference in the lives of our students. The successful candidate possesses the requisite skills to make learning joyful and meaningful for students, bringing creativity and dynamism to the classroom and beyond, while embracing the school’s mission and strategic priorities

Responsibilities of the Elementary Teacher:

• Demonstrate a joy for learning and teaching.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and projects that demonstrate a distinguished knowledge of content and pedagogy appropriate for early childhood students.
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process to support and enhance instruction and learning.
• Provide appropriate written/oral feedback on student work, and work with grade-level team to assign developmentally appropriate and relevant homework when appropriate.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Observe and assess student performance and development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, including anecdotal notes and or written reports.
• Prepare required written formal and informal reports on student progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to student, colleagues and families regarding student progress and needs.

Qualifications of the Elementary Teacher:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; credibility and ethical conduct.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to write and format professional correspondence, memos, and support documentation.
• Mature judgment and discretion; ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure working with sensitive or confidential information.
• Consistent and prompt attendance; conscientious about timeliness of assignments and the quality of work product.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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