1st Grade Teacher

1st Grade Teacher at The Heights Charter Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/14/2026 Contact Diana Whyte Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Salary placement will depend upon experience Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary The candidate for this position is comfortable working in a 1st grade class. The teacher will use a variety of classroom techniques for teaching and implementing engaging experiences that inspire a love of learning. As a 1st grade teacher, primary focus will be literacy, beginning writing, and math instruction. The teacher will create and implement a classroom program that is conducive to the learning of all students and emphasizes meeting the needs of the individual learner. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization required. BA or BS degree; MA degree is desirable. Minimum of 1+ years classroom teaching experience preferred.

Please submit the following:

1. Completed application form 2. Letter of interest 3. Resume with references 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. Valid California Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner authorization 6. Unofficial transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be requested if hired). 7. All applicants should have fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and on file with San Diego County Office of Education. 8. Current negative tuberculin (TB) skin test or a chest x-ray to facilitate the employment process.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization required. BA or BS degree; MA degree is desirable. Minimum of 1+ years classroom teaching experience preferred.

Please submit the following:

1. Completed application form 2. Letter of interest 3. Resume with references 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. Valid California Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner authorization 6. Unofficial transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be requested if hired). 7. All applicants should have fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and on file with San Diego County Office of Education. 8. Current negative tuberculin (TB) skin test or a chest x-ray to facilitate the employment process. Comments and Other Information This is a 5 day/week position for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a creative and stimulating program that entails a high level of collaboration among students, includes engaging activities and lessons, and utilizes appropriate educational technologies.
• Develop a curriculum map for the year, setting age-appropriate learning objectives within the scope and sequence of each unit.
• Maintain data obtained through both informal and formal assessments and use that data to drive future instruction.
• Promote high expectations with a caring attitude that supports the established learning environment of promoting social, emotional, and academic growth in students.
• Frequently communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress by phone, email, conferences, monthly communication, and report cards.
• Use positive techniques for managing student behavior.
• Team player - regularly collaborate with primary team teacher in order to share information and maintain consistency. Collaborate with the administrative team, colleagues, and specialists on-site in order to provide necessary modifications and interventions to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Comfortable with a charter environment including flexible roles.

Other duties may include before school, recess, lunch, and/or after school supervision, duties assisting the drama teacher with productions, collaborating with others, etc. Comments and Other Information This is a 5 day/week position for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a creative and stimulating program that entails a high level of collaboration among students, includes engaging activities and lessons, and utilizes appropriate educational technologies.
• Develop a curriculum map for the year, setting age-appropriate learning objectives within the scope and sequence of each unit.
• Maintain data obtained through both informal and formal assessments and use that data to drive future instruction.
• Promote high expectations with a caring attitude that supports the established learning environment of promoting social, emotional, and academic growth in students.
• Frequently communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress by phone, email, conferences, monthly communication, and report cards.
• Use positive techniques for managing student behavior.
• Team player - regularly collaborate with primary team teacher in order to share information and maintain consistency. Collaborate with the administrative team, colleagues, and specialists on-site in order to provide necessary modifications and interventions to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Comfortable with a charter environment including flexible roles.

Other duties may include before school, recess, lunch, and/or after school supervision, duties assisting the drama teacher with productions, collaborating with others, etc. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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