Keys School - Fourth Grade Lead Teacher

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

•Only candidates who apply via this link will be considered: https://bit.ly/Keys_Grade4_Lead A Lower School Lead Teacher - Fourth Grade designs, delivers, evaluates, and updates the language arts, math, social studies, SEL, and DEI curriculum for Grade 4 in alignment with the School's mission and culture. Reporting to the Head of Lower School, they create a dynamic, developmentally appropriate curriculum grounded in and prioritizing social-emotional learning and culturally responsive programming. The ideal candidate will possess a deep and nuanced understanding of curriculum development, pedagogy, social-emotional learning, identity-conscious practice, and a personal commitment to growth and development. This educator cultivates an environment that provides students with a foundation for lifelong learning, the development of self-advocacy skills, and resilience while demonstrating empathy and compassion for others. This educator is committed to collaborative, reflective practice that centers student agency, authenticity, and learning. All employees are a part of a vibrant community of engaged, dedicated, and caring students and colleagues. They participate in the broader life of the school, including other duties, as assigned. This opportunity requires collaboration, strong communication skills, and a sense of humor. Expectations Contextualize developmentally-appropriate classroom experiences around essential understandings, interdisciplinary integration, and antiracist pedagogy. Integrate community resources and/or partnerships into learning experiences. In collaboration with the grade-level team and the Assistant Head of Lower School, develop research-and skills-based yearlong and unit learning plans for language arts, math, social studies, social-emotional, and DEIB skills using the UbD framework. Use a variety of formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction. Collaborate with specialists in Physical Education, Self-Science, Spanish and Mandarin World Language, Science, Music, Art, and Technology to develop integrated units of inquiry. Actively engage in and support daily operations of the school community by participating in weekly Gathering, recess and lunch duties, and additional school activities and events as needed. Participate in cyclical grade-level planning meetings, including the Lower School Assistant Head and Curriculum Leader, Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, and Technology Integration Specialist, to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and communication. Communicate about the classroom program and learning with families through face-to-face conversations, newsletters, emails, and other electronic communication. Actively participate in professional development with a growth mindset and a healthy sense of humor. Use classroom management approaches that develop intrinsic motivation, student agency, and self-reflection. Frame mistakes as opportunities to learn while ensuring the safety, social-emotional learning, and well-being of all classroom community members. Engage in ongoing and essential work to foster a culture of respect, equity, belonging, and inclusion. Maintain professional collegial relationships that encourage sharing, planning, and working together toward improved instructional skills and student success. Model positive behaviors for students and colleagues that align with the school's core values, emphasizing critical social and emotional skills. Monitor own beliefs and behavior to make certain that high expectations are held for all teachers and students regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, or other personal characteristics. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information on the position and instructions on HOW TO APPLY, view the full Job Description at https://bit.ly/Keys_Grade4_Lead.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Palo Alto, CA 94306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person