Inspiring Lower School Teacher: Inquiry, SEL & Growth

Sinai Akiba Academy; California; On-site; USD 58,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit package with medical

Generous paid time off and holidays

403b and employer funded retirement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sinai Akiba Academy seeks a passionate Lower School teacher to lead a single grade from kindergarten through 5th grade. You will guide students in mathematics, language arts, and social studies, while fostering social-emotional learning through RULER and Responsive Classroom foundations.

Join a private Jewish day school in Los Angeles committed to inquiry-based learning, collaborative culture, and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced teaching roles.
• Experience in Lower School settings and independent schools preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and digital resources required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and assess curriculum for assigned Lower School class.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff about progress and updates.
• Lead social-emotional learning activities using RULER and Responsive Classroom.
• Organize parent conferences and student assessments as needed.
• Support supervision during school activities and field trips.

Skills

Lower School teaching

Differentiated instruction

Inclusive education

Social-emotional learning support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Google Docs

Google Calendar

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Sinai Akiba Academy seeks a passionate Lower School teacher to lead a single grade from kindergarten through 5th grade. You will guide students in mathematics, language arts, and social studies, while fostering social-emotional learning through RULER and Responsive Classroom foundations.

Join a private Jewish day school in Los Angeles committed to inquiry-based learning, collaborative culture, and ethical leadership.