Progressive Elementary Teacher: Project-Based Learning

Roseville Community Schools; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee's Child Tuition Incentive

128 Instructional Days

Paid Sick Leave

Medical Stipend

Retirement (3% employer matching)

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Roseville Community School in Roseville, CA, is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher (K–6) who is passionate about progressive education and project-based, student-centered learning. The candidate will design developmentally appropriate curricula and foster an inclusive classroom culture that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academics.

Responsibilities include implementing California Common Core-aligned projects, differentiating instruction, communicating with families, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children in a classroom or learning community.
• Understanding of child development and inclusive, responsive teaching practices.
• Familiarity with progressive education (e.g., Dewey, Alfie Kohn, Reggio Emilia, Bev Bos).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum aligned with California Common Core and progressive learning practices.
• Introduce academic content through integrated, hands-on, inquiry-based projects.
• Build an inclusive, respectful classroom community grounded in emotional safety, autonomy, and collaboration.
• Differentiate instruction and assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Communicate regularly with families through updates, conferences, and collaborative dialogue.
• Collaborate with colleagues to co-create interdisciplinary themes and school-wide learning experiences.
• Participate in staff meetings, reflection, and ongoing professional development.
• Support school events, enrichment offerings, and community initiatives as part of the faculty team.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Time management

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential or equivalent

Job description

Roseville Community School in Roseville, CA, is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher (K–6) who is passionate about progressive education and project-based, student-centered learning. The candidate will design developmentally appropriate curricula and foster an inclusive classroom culture that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academics.

Responsibilities include implementing California Common Core-aligned projects, differentiating instruction, communicating with families, and