This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s client school in Sonoma County, seeks a Third Grade Lead Teacher to begin in August 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants should have a teaching credential and 3+ years teaching experience, preferably at an independent school.
- B.A./B.S. degree with significant coursework in mathematics, writing, and reading. An advanced degree in education is highly preferable.
- Strong interpersonal skills, pedagogical expertise, a growth mindset, the ability to integrate into our school culture, a good sense of humor, and flexibility are essential.
- Strong math instructional skills as well as excellent skills in teaching literacy and writing.
- Candidates should be strong writers in their own right.
- Emphasis will be placed on the ability to develop and implement a dynamic curriculum that will meet the varied needs of the student population through multiple learning modalities.
Responsibilities
- Serves as an advocate for students, supporting their social, emotional, and academic well-being.
- Guides and supports advisors and faculty in their work with students.
- Committed to providing students with a challenging and exciting academic program.
- Share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment.
- Embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Salary Range
$ 67,000 – $ 110,000
