Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

Headroyce; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Headroyce in Oakland, California is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher starting August 1, 2026. The role involves teaching a contained classroom of approximately 20 students across subjects including language arts and science while fostering students' social-emotional growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of teaching experience, and a programmatic focus on collaboration and communication with parents and peers.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their employment history as required by California education regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching at the primary elementary level.
• Strong academic background and experience in equity and inclusion education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a contained classroom of about 20 students in various subjects.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Foster communication with teachers and parents regarding student support.

Skills

Differentiation of Instruction

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degrees in Education

Tools

Technology in Education

Job description

LOWER SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (Starting August 1, 2026)

The Head‑Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our kindergarten team in our Lower School division. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social‑emotional and character growth. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real‑world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower‑School‑wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach content and skills for a contained classroom of about 20 students, in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math.
• Differentiate instruction in these subject areas to meet students where they are.
• Set up and maintain an engaging classroom that draws students and creates an environment that feels safe to all learners and promotes authentic learning.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and the professional community.
• Foster communication with teachers in order to effectively discuss and support student needs in/out of the classroom, ultimately developing the whole child.
• Deliver a student‑centered curriculum with opportunities for choice, real‑world problem solving, creativity and intellectual engagement.
• Plan and conduct field trips for Primary Elementary students.
• Help develop student opportunities for authentic engagement in their community.
• Help students develop self‑awareness and healthy decision‑making.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise LS before‑school, recess and dismissals, as assigned by the LS Head.
• Work with LS Head and Specialist faculty to ensure a coordinated and well‑rounded experience for all students.
• Attend events (Open House, All School Fair etc.) that support the wellbeing of our students.
• Actively participate in the life of the community (sporting events, performances, committees).
• Attend full community, divisional, and departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level.
• Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy.
• Genuine fondness for working with students of this age.
• Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student‑focused educators.
• Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development.
• Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience.
• Uses technology to enhance the student experience.
• Practices in differentiated instruction.
• Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills.
• Advanced degrees in the field of education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Head‑Royce provides equal employment opportunities on the basis of merit, fitness, qualifications, and experience. The school’s commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment. Head‑Royce makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military or veteran status, age, or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance. Head‑Royce prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications. Discrimination and harassment based on a perception that anyone is in any of these protected classifications or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as being in any of these protected classifications, are also prohibited. Head‑Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.

Required Disclosure: AB 2534 & SB 848—In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534 & SB 848) and Education Code 44051 (as amended by SB 848) applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic centers operated by the CA Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any full‑time, part‑time and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.