Lower School Homeroom - First grade (Long-Term Substitute)
About The Position
LOWER SCHOOL 1st GRADE TEACHER (Full time to cover a family leave from August, 2026 through December, 2026) The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our first grade team for a period of time to cover family leave. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social-emotional and character growth. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level
- Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy
- Genuine fondness for working with students of this age
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.
- Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB 848, which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct.
- As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534 & SB 848) and Education Code 44051 (as amended by SB 848) applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic centers operated by the CA Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any full-time, part-time and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees in the field of education
Responsibilities
- Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student-focused educators
- Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development
- Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience
- Uses technology to enhance the student experience
- Practices in differentiated instruction
- Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills
