Upper Elementary Teacher

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission for employee’s child

Employee assistance program

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School in Foster City, CA, seeks an experienced upper elementary teacher (3rd-5th) for the 2026-2027 year. You will lead ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science, delivering a project-based, student-centered program and reporting progress to families.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of lead classroom experience, a degree in education, and familiarity with progressive approaches and LMS tools. California credential is preferred; remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of lead classroom experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• California Teaching Credential preferred.
• Experience with progressive education approaches (PBL, student-centered learning).
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS is a plus.
• Strong lesson planning and curriculum design experience.
• Passion for engaging students and lifelong learning.
• Differentiation for diverse learners in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student.
• Implement base curriculum and design engaging curriculum using PBL, design thinking, and performance-based assessment.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and teachers.
• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners; assess learning frequently.
• Create engaging lessons and unit plans under supervision of the Assistant Head of School.
• Document student learning and report progress to families.
• Use multi-modal instruction and learning approaches.
• Support respectful school environment in line with policies.
• Provide individualized work plans in collaboration with parents, tutors, aides, and specialists.
• Collaborate with grade-level peers for cross-curricular learning and holistic experiences.
• Engage with parents as partners and utilize support services as needed.
• Utilize technology to advance learning goals; attend staff meetings and other duties.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiation for diverse learners

Curriculum design

Lesson planning

Love of learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in education-related field

California Teaching Credential (preferred)

Tools

Google Classroom

G Suite

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant TK-8th-grade community school. We embody a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students, and building relationships with our families. Wornick Day School is seeking an upper elementary school teacher (3rd-5th) for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will serve at our elementary school and be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.

The elementary school teacher will:

• Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
• Implement our school-adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
• Design an engaging curriculum that supports the base curriculum and meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project-Based Learning, design thinking, and performance-based assessment
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
• Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
• Assess students’ learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade-level standards are being met
• Create engaging lessons and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
• Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
• Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
• Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
• Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides, and specialists
• Collaborate with grade-level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas, and create a holistic grade-level experience
• Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
• Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
• Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision, etc.)
• Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 5+ years of classroom experience as a lead classroom teacher
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Have a California Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project-Based Learning, student-centered classroom, flipped classroom, inquiry-based lessons, etc.)
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS (a plus)
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
• Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
• Have experience differentiating for diverse classroom learners
• Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
• Have a certificate in First aid/CPR (a plus)
• Experience with independent schools is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $77,500 and $110,000
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistance program
• Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick