Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher Seth Christian Education Institute Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $80,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Working with children Education Classroom experience Lesson planning Teaching Full Job Description Job Summary We are a small church school committed to shaping students' character and values through Biblical truth. Our mission is to lead students to Jesus Christ while providing a strong, Christ-centered education. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children, and our role is to partner alongside families in nurturing and educating each child. Because of this, we strive to maintain unity between home, church, and school with a shared vision of guiding children in both faith and learning. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners, work collaboratively with a supportive team, and help invest in the next generation. Join our close-knit school family as we pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the holistic development of every child. We are seeking a caring, flexible, and faith-filled Elementary Teacher to join our collaborative teaching team. Our elementary program serves approximately 15-20 students total, allowing for strong relationships, individualized instruction, and a family-like learning environment. Teachers in our co-op share subject responsibilities and work closely together to support students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. This position will primarily focus on leading a homeroom and teaching Bible, English Language Arts (ELA), Science, and enrichment classes for elementary students. Responsibilities Lead and shepherd a small elementary homeroom in a Christ-centered environment, managing routines, prayer, and classroom discipline. Teach Bible integration across subjects, English Language Arts (reading/writing), hands-on Science, and Enrichment electives such as art and life skills. Foster a positive classroom culture rooted in grace, respect, and discipleship. Collaborate with fellow elementary teachers to coordinate schedules, curriculum, shared subject instruction, and differentiating for varying learning levels. Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and staff. Integrate biblical worldview and character development into daily teaching. Maintain classroom organization, lesson planning, and student progress records. Participate in school events, chapel, and community-building activities. Qualifications Devoted follower of Christ and commitment to modeling Christ-like character Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's degree is a plus State teaching certification or licensure preferred Passion for working with children in a small, relational learning environment Experience teaching elementary students preferred, especially K-2 Proficiency in teaching reading, writing, foundational literacy, and hands-on learning Ability to teach multiple subjects with creativity and flexibility Strong communication skills, teamwork, and classroom management skills to interact effectively with parents, colleagues, and students Knowledge of education administration to contribute to school improvement initiatives Experience in lesson planning tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Please briefly share your faith journey and how your Christian beliefs influence the way you teach and mentor children.

Work Location:

In person