Monica Ros School Hiring for Elementary School Teacher Full Time

About Us

Monica Ros School has been providing a magical beginning to Ojai children’s education for 80 years. Our mission is to expand a child’s natural passion for learning in a setting that celebrates Ojai’s natural beauty. Our curriculum builds a child’s confidence both in the classroom and out in the world, inspiring a lifetime of discovery.

The Monica Ros grade school program is…legendary! Our program is an especially supportive program for teachers. Monica Ros colleagues are experienced educators, and the school’s curricular and special subject offerings are broad and deep. Each grade school teacher has an assistant teacher in their classroom, assisting in work with small groups as needed, and collaborating on various subjects and projects. Monica Ros School is a warm, joyful, magical place and staff embrace these ideals in all that they do. We expect our teachers to have a deep love of teaching and strong skills in communication and building and maintaining student relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a complete teaching plan that meets the needs of each child’s individual learning style and pace of learning, using existing programs used by Monica Ros School
• Organize learning materials and resources, and use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc) to motivate and stimulate students
• Teach academics along with anti-bias, personal, social and emotional skills
• Participate in special activities, thematic teaching units, and extracurricular events that make the Monica Ros School experience and community what it is
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
• Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering skills on a regular basis
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture social-emotional development
• Cooperate with administration staff
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
• Attend weekly administrative meetings and participate in school related community events

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years Teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• CA Teaching Credential
• Knowledge of child development, education theories and practices
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Desire to continue professional development opportunities
• Ability to provide references
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check (a must)

Compensation Range

$46k-56k starting salary commensurate with experience. Employees of Monica Ros receive a competitive benefits package including group medical coverage, tuition remission and ability to enroll in a retirement plan. Employees of Monica Ros experience a culture of open communication, mutual support and professional development to meet each team-members goals. We believe in an inclusive workplace where each team-member and family feels a deep sense of belonging. MRS is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 – $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ojai, CA 93023: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location