Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Elementary School Teacher for an independent school. You will lead an early elementary program with literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and SEL, working with a grade-level team to plan and deliver an integrated curriculum.

The role emphasizes a joyful, nurturing classroom, strong pedagogy, collaboration with colleagues, supervision during recess and field trips, and commitment to child development. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Master's degree (preferred).
• 2 years of teaching experience
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with young children, energetic and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative.
• Strong pedagogical background and collaboration with colleagues to work with early elementary students; enthusiastic and energetic candidate.
• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth with clear classroom management.
• Collaborate with grade-level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program (literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning).
• Supervise children in classroom, during recess, dismissal, and on field trips.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing & editing

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Lead Elementary School Teacher at an independent school in San Francisco.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of and experience in hands‑on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, hard‑working, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with young children, energetic and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative.
• Have a strong pedagogical background and be invested in collaborating with colleagues and working closely with early elementary‑aged students. In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic candidate.
• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management.
• Collaborate with one’s grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission‑aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Master's degree (preferred).
• 2 years of teaching experience
• 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.