General Studies Grade 1
About The Position
San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is seeking a warm, talented, and dedicated General Studies Teacher for Grade 1 to join our Lower School team. The ideal candidate is an experienced elementary educator who is passionate about nurturing young learners academically, socially, and emotionally in a joyful and engaging classroom environment. The General Studies Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction in core academic areas, including literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. The teacher will create a positive, student-centered classroom culture that supports curiosity, independence, collaboration, and a love of learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred).
- Valid teaching credential required.
- Experience teaching lower elementary grades, particularly Grades 1–2.
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate instruction.
- Experience teaching literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies is essential.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Ability to create a warm, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Ability to use assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth.
- Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborative, flexible, reflective, and student-centered approach is essential.
- Commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of each child.
- Interest in being part of a mission-driven Jewish day school community.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Willingness to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.
- Applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction in core academic areas, including literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Creating a positive, student-centered classroom culture that supports curiosity, independence, collaboration, and a love of learning.
- Implementing curriculum.
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Using assessment data to guide instruction.
- Maintaining strong classroom routines and expectations.
- Communicating regularly with families.
- Collaborating closely with grade-level colleagues, Jewish Studies teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to support the growth and success of every student.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short and long term disability
- mental health benefits
- employee assistance plan
- tax savings flexible spending account plan for out of pocket health and dependent care expenses
- 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match
- wellness benefits
- kosher lunch community dining program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
