First Grade General Studies Lead Teacher

About Us:

• Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community school with an engaged and motivated student body that participates fully in both Jewish and secular activities. We maintain outstanding academics and a strong sense of community while instilling Jewish values and traditions. We teach the whole child, focusing on social and emotional growth, academic and critical-thinking skills, as well as a wide array of enrichment activities. Our philosophy strongly encourages inclusivity and diversity; ethics and values are infused throughout the TK-8 curriculum.
• Hausner is dedicated to professional development. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with their peers at Hausner, as well as at other schools. Faculty have leadership opportunities within the school and participate in professional and curriculum development opportunities throughout the year, both nationally and abroad. Our benefits and friendly community inspire excellent teacher retention. 
• Four-acre Palo Alto campus features a first-rate library, Beit Tefilah, two computer labs, a design lab and design studio, an art room, a music room, a state-of-the-art gym and expansive outdoor playing fields.

About the Position:

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School seeks a dynamic, committed, creative individual to serve as a Lead Teacher in First Grade. The successful candidate will teach all general studies content areas (language arts, math, science, social studies) along with developmentally appropriate social skills in a first-grade classroom. This educator will work closely with the other members of the grade level team, including an assistant teacher, to create and implement high quality, engaging, project-based, multi-disciplinary instructional units.

Professional Qualities/Skills

• Passionate, student-centered approach to teaching.
• Able to differentiate instruction to address the needs of all students.
• Committed to meaningful collaboration with colleagues, students and parents.
• Willing to take risks and seize leadership opportunities as they arise.
• Committed to staying current with research on best practices.
• Interested in professional growth and committed to continuous learning.
• Committed to improving the school as a whole and willing to share best practices with others.
• Able to be self-reflective and learn from feedback received from colleagues, administrators, and students.
• Able to integrate social emotional learning into daily instruction.
• Proficient with instructional technology and willing to learn and apply emerging trends that benefit student learning. 
• Familiar with Creativity/Maker Education and Digital Citizenship, as it applies to young students.
• Willing to be actively involved in community building events.
• Experience teaching Readers and Writers Workshop from Teachers College a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement project-based, multi-disciplinary instructional units aligned with common core math, history and language arts standards as well as high quality STEM units aligned to NGSS standards.
• Collaborate with grade level colleagues to plan, integrate, and enhance instruction in all curricular areas.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Attend and actively participate in all faculty meetings.
• Participate in special school events including, but not limited to, Open House, Back to School Night, special student performances. Attendance at other community/school events is encouraged.

Requirements

Required Experience/Education:

• Four-year degree from a college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education or related field.
• A valid teaching credential is preferred, though not required.
• 3-5 years previous teaching experience.

Compensation

• Competitive salary. $65,000-$90,000 annually.
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan, Long- and Short-term Disability, Voluntary Life/Accident Insurance, Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pre-tax payroll deduction also available for Commuter Checks and Flexible Spending Account.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive, welcoming community, where all are accepted and are treated with respect. Hausner does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, veteran status, national, or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.