Half-Time K-1 Teacher — Small Classes, Growth & Impact

Maayan Torah Day School of Portland; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Collaborative faculty

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on young learners

Job summary

Maayan HaTorah in Lake Oswego, Oregon invites a caring, creative educator to join our blended Kindergarten/1st Grade classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. This half-time position focuses on joyful, student-centered learning that supports each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

We seek an experienced teacher with a passion for hands-on instruction, strong classroom management, and a collaborative spirit who will contribute to a supportive learning community and a culture aligned

Qualifications

• Elementary teaching experience required.
• Teacher certification preferred.
• Commitment to hands-on, engaging, joyful, and student-centered instruction.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate as a member of a supportive learning community.
• Classroom management skills to foster a positive, respectful classroom community in alignment with the Responsive Classroom approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach core academic subjects to Kindergarten/1st Grade students.
• Support development academically, socially, and emotionally in a challenging, student-centered environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of a supportive learning community.
• Foster a positive, respectful classroom community aligned with Responsive Classroom principles.

Skills

Elementary teaching experience

Teacher certification

Hands-on instruction

Student-centered instruction

Collaborative work

Classroom management

Education

Teacher certification (preferred)

Job description

Maayan HaTorah in Lake Oswego, Oregon invites a caring, creative educator to join our blended Kindergarten/1st Grade classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. This half-time position focuses on joyful, student-centered learning that supports each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

We seek an experienced teacher with a passion for hands-on instruction, strong classroom management, and a collaborative spirit who will contribute to a supportive learning community and a culture aligned