Innovative First Grade Teacher - Collaborative Leader

Pardes Jewish Day School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pardes Jewish Day School seeks a full-time First Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners and bring 1st grade expertise to engage students through inquiry, problem solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) and 2–5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on equitable practices, developmental understanding, and school-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Two to five years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• A strong understanding of the developmental and learning needs of lower school children, including math, literacy, phonics, reading and writing workshop, comprehension, science, mindset, study skills, and social/emotional skills.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skills sets, and/or units of study.
• Enjoy working with an innovative grade-level team to foster emotional well-being and academic success of students.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1st grade across math, literacy, phonics, reading and writing workshop, comprehension, science, mindset, study skills, and social/emotional skills.
• Engage students in inquiry, problem solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration.
• Provide differentiated instruction for lessons, skills, and units.
• Collaborate with other faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration.
• Participate in all aspects of school life, including after-school coaching, clubs, and enrichment programs.
• Maintain excellent classroom management and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Communication

Engaging teaching style

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Pardes Jewish Day School seeks a full-time First Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners and bring 1st grade expertise to engage students through inquiry, problem solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) and 2–5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on equitable practices, developmental understanding, and school-wide collaboration.