IB PYP Grade 4/5 English Teacher

IB PYP Grade 4/5 English Teacher Shu Ren International School, Inc - 3.5 Berkeley, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $92,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications School experience English Bachelor's degree Literacy education Teaching English language arts

Teaching Full Job Description Description:

Shu Ren is hiring a Grade 4/5 IB PYP Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year!

ABOUT US

Shu Ren International School (Pre-K-5th grade) inspires a love of learning through an inquiry-based, Mandarin immersion program that prepares students to thrive in an evolving global society. Founded in Berkeley, California in 2008, Shu Ren is acreditated by WASC and authorization by the International Baccalaureate (IB). We are committed to a high-quality education for all of our learners. We focus on three critical components: Inquiry-based learning, multilingual and multicultural education, and development of the whole child, which we believe are essential to navigate an increasingly complex world. As a part of the Shu Ren International School team, you will gain unique, professional enrichment, a strong, supportive network, and access to a special community of globally minded students, families, and colleagues. Shu Ren International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining a world-class faculty. We aim to create a welcoming culture of inclusion and belonging for our internationally diverse community of teachers, administrators, and staff. We prioritize advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate.

YOUR ROLE

As the Shu Ren Elementary School Teacher you will create an inquiry-based, intellectually stimulating, and nurturing learning environment for students while providing supportive feedback and ongoing communication with families, colleagues and supervisors.

ABOUT YOU

You love to develop creative and age appropriate learning activities based on students' interests You have a strong commitment to bilingual language immersion education You are passionate about fostering a love for reading and writing while developing essential skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary You seek to connect with and support a diverse community of students, families, and colleagues You excel at keeping up-to-date, student assessment data and have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with parents about their student's learning and development You enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers to develop curriculum, as well as plan for and manage school-wide events You are reflective of your teaching practice and are excited to grow and learn through professional development opportunities

WHY WORK AT SHU REN?

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans Generous paid time off policies 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching Tuition discounts to children of employees Professional development and training, including IB PYP training Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy: Shu Ren International School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Requirements:

Full professional fluency in English A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Elementary Education or a related field, Master's degree preferred At least two years experience teaching literacy to Kinder and/or first grade students. At least two years of work experience teaching in an elementary school Fully authorized to work now and in the future in the U.S. Experience with teaching the IB PYP curriculum preferred