Teacher (Kindergarten, Temp, Multiple Subject)

Napa Valley Unified School District; American Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Teacher for a temporary position at Canyon Oaks Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. The role requires innovative teaching methods focusing on literacy and numeracy, along with a strong commitment to family and community engagement in the learning process. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in creating engaging classroom cultures and developing standards-based lessons.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of child literacy and numeracy development.
• Ability to develop standards-based lessons without textbooks.
• Experience with PBIS and Restorative Practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.
• Engage families and community members in the education process.
• Provide evidence of effective instructional practices.

Skills

Project Based Learning

Classroom Management

Technology Integration

Education

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

English Learner Authorization

Job description

About the Employer

Join our collaborative, inclusive environment that allows you the opportunity to do meaningful, rewarding work. Become part of our family-oriented, welcoming community that strives to prepare each student for a successful future by delivering rigorous and relevant learning experiences that develop their literacy and career-ready skills, cultivate their interests, and build resilience, compassion and confidence. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be hired contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following: Fingerprinting/background checks, Verification of freedom from Tuberculosis, and Verification of I-9 Employment Eligibility.

Job Summary

Canyon Oaks Elementary School has a Kindergarten 1.0 FTE (Temp) position for the 2025-2026 School year

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicant needs to have a thorough understanding of how children develop literacy and numeracy skills and be able to develop standards based lessons without relying on textbook publishers. Applicant should be well versed in Project Based learning. Teacher should be proficient with PBIS and Restorative Practices in order to create the most dynamic, collaborative learning environment possible. Teacher must be able to provide evidence of their ability to build classroom cultures of students who are connected, engaged and challenged throughout each and every day. Applicant must provide references that speak of his/her ability to work as a viable member of a PLC. This teacher needs to produce evidence that shows how instruction and learning is enhanced through the use of a variety of technologies. Teacher applicants must have the willingness to reach out and bring in both families and community members to serve as experts, sit on panels and provide feedback to students as they present projects. The single most important attribute we are looking for is a willingness to learn. We want an applicant who is passionate about student learning and believes we must "do" education differently. Candidates must hold an English Learner Authorization (ELA) or be eligible for Emergency ELA permit while working on earning an ELA.

• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Required)
• Resume

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects

Comments and Other Information

The Napa Valley School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals and does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment, or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact our District Equity Officer and District Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for Employee Affairs: Dana Page, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 2425 Jefferson St., Napa CA 94558, 707-253-3571, [e-mail], [e-mail].