Wilkinson School Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher at El Granada, CA Full Time

Junior Kinder/Kindergarten Teacher at Wilkinson School in El Granada, California

ABOUT WILKINSON SCHOOL

• One-of-a-kind school on the coast near Half Moon Bay, CA, is searching for one highly-skilled, energetic and experienced Kindergarten teacher for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
• Small school environment: enrollment of 45-55 JK-8th grade students in four classrooms, each class composed of 2 or 3 consecutive grade levels
• Our commitment to maintaining small classroom sizes helps staff to build strong relationships with students, and facilitates an education that best supports the strengths and needs of each individual student
• Our staff culture promotes mutual support and the flexibility for each teacher to follow their own passions and reflect their individual style in their educational approach
• Wilkinson School promotes respect and support of community, nature, and the world around us

JOB SUMMARY:

• Full time for elementary classroom -Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
• Core classroom teacher daily 7:45a-3:45p
• Responsible for leading and planning curriculum and daily academic activities
• Cards (4 x/year) and teacher conferences (2 x year)
• Attend staff meeting every Friday and other PD days throughout the year
• Plan and attend field trips and weekly hikes or enrichment activities
• Contribute and participate in various school events throughout the year including Open Houses.
• Competitive salary and full benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be highly personable and have a welcoming presence
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (2+years of teaching experience preferred).
• Experience teaching students in early childhood or in an elementary school
• Excellent communication skills, with parents, children and colleagues, in conjunction with strong organization skills
• Experience with Google docs or Google Classroom
• Value strong relationships with each student and staff members

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to Kristin Simons (Head of School) ksimons@wilkinsonschool.org.

Wilkinson School is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person