An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Kindergarten Teacher, Canyon Heights Academy, School Year 2026-2027 Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) - 4.0 Campbell, CA Job Details $55,000 - $75,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Position Overview Canyon Heights Academy is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, motivated individual to teach Kindergarten. The teacher has the mission of integrally forming (academically, humanly, spiritually, and apostolically) our students, while encouraging, assessing, monitoring, and recording their progress. The teacher knows, assimilates, and fully practices the ideals, principles, and teaching methodology of the school and carries out the job responsibilities with the awareness that he or she is above all an apostle of Christ. Key Responsibilities Maintaining a high standard of academic excellence in accord with the vision and mission of the school and the methodology of Integral FormationSM Planning, preparing and delivering lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum and methodology as described in the RC School Principles Maintaining curriculum maps; submitting yearly and weekly lesson plans to the vice principal Assessing student work and giving timely and appropriate feedback; communicating any issues to parents and the vice principal in a timely manner Implementing differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of the students Effectively manages classroom and discipline procedures to provide a formative and positive Christ-centered classroom environment conducive to learning Fulfilling student supervision duties as assigned; directing student transitions between classes in an orderly manner Participating in regular academic/teacher meetings, grade-level, and departmental meetings; participating in all school-sponsored professional development, community formation, and open house events; planning and directing parent/teacher conferences Models effective teacher/parent partnership through timely communication with parents in support of student learning (e.g. posting of assignments, grades, conferencing) Models virtuous behavior in accord with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church Qualifications Minimum of 1-2 Years Elementary School or Montessori Classroom Teaching Experience preferred Early childhood Montessori Credential preferred but not required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
Professional License/Specialized Training:
CA Teaching Credential optional Practicing and informed Catholic in communion with the Holy Roman Catholic Church who knows and follows the precepts of the Church preferred Teachers who are not Catholic should be in agreement with and have an openness to the apostolic mission of the school and the method of
Integral FormationSM Salary Range:
$55,000 - $75,000 per year based on education and experience. How to Apply Applicants interested in the role are directed to please send a cover letter and resume to Marija Fisher, Principal of Lower School- Canyon Heights Academy, at
