RISE Academy 2026-2027 School Year Full-Time Elementary Homeroom Teacher (K–6)

RISE Education System•San Jose, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Academy is hiring a full-time Homeroom Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten–6th grade) for the 2026–2027 school year at our San Jose Campus. We’re looking for a mission-aligned educator who builds a respectful, joyful, and structured classroom culture and delivers strong instruction through inquiry-based and experiential learning aligned with our STREAM model (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Relevant experience working with children in an elementary/lower school setting or a comparable youth instructional setting
Alignment with RISE Academy’s mission and comfort working in a faith-based environment
Strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, and best practices in elementary education
Commitment to inquiry-based, project-based, and experiential learning
Ability to differentiate instruction and support a wide range of learners
Experience using student data and multiple assessment methods to guide instruction and interventions
Effective classroom management and ability to establish consistent routines and expectations
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills (students, families, and staff)
Willingness to reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and continuously improve
Comfortable using technology and classroom tools (email, internet, documents/spreadsheets, printers/projectors, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
2+ years of teaching experience in a formal school setting
Valid teaching credential (or progress toward credentialing)
Experience designing STREAM-integrated learning experiences

Responsibilities

Create and deliver engaging daily instruction aligned to the school’s academic program and STREAM approach
Build a safe, culturally responsive, nurturing classroom where students love learning
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles
Use formative and summative assessments to track progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction/interventions
Support student growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social domains
Communicate regularly and effectively with families and maintain strong home–school partnership
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional learning and professional development
Support student case management and maintain required documentation (including IEP-related supports when applicable)
Contribute to school culture by supporting events, community outreach, and other duties as assigned