Kindergarten Teacher -- 2026-27 School Year

Kindergarten Teacher -- 2026-27 School Year at Portola Valley Elementary Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/13/2026 Contact Liza Benabbas 650-851-1777 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $94,170 to $176,445 plus $2600 stipend each for MA, PhD and National Board Certif. Comprehensive health and welfare benefit package. Length of Work Year 186 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Beginning 2026-27 School year Overview The Portola Valley School District is seeking a dynamic and innovative classroom teacher to teach Kindergarten at Ormondale School. The District is especially interested in educators who are comfortable with differentiation and innovation. The ideal applicant must be a skilled organizer and collaborator, and should be enthusiastic about interacting with young learners and engaged families. Under the direction of the Principal, this teacher will provide an educational program and environment that promotes learning and personal growth for their students in a self-contained classroom. The successful candidate will collaborate with other members of the grade level team to provide a classroom experience that is age and developmentally appropriate, deliver curriculum and instruction aligned with California Content Standards and will utilize a variety of teaching strategies and materials to adapt learning to the needs of the students. Job Description /

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PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4575

Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-1777

Notice of Certificated Employment Opportunity:

2026-2027 School Year

POSITION

Kindergarten FTE:

1.0 FTE

LOCATION

Ormondale

WORK SCHEDULE

186 Days per the 2026-2027 PVSD academic calendar

CREDENTIAL

A valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential is required for this assignment.

STARTING SALARY

The 2026-2027 Salary Schedule range is $94,170 to $176,445 depending on education and experience. + $2,600 Stipends for MA, PhD and National Board Certification + Comprehensive health and welfare benefit package.

BARGAINING UNIT

Portola Valley Teachers' Association Overview The Portola Valley School District is seeking a dynamic and innovative classroom teacher to teach Kindergarten at Ormondale School. The District is especially interested in educators who are comfortable with differentiation and innovation. The ideal applicant must be a skilled organizer and collaborator, and should be enthusiastic about interacting with young learners and engaged families. Under the direction of the Principal, this teacher will provide an educational program and environment that promotes learning and personal growth for their students in a self-contained classroom. The successful candidate will collaborate with other members of the grade level team to provide a classroom experience that is age and developmentally appropriate, deliver curriculum and instruction aligned with California Content Standards and will utilize a variety of teaching strategies and materials to adapt learning to the needs of the students. Training and Experience Minimum of three (3) years classroom teaching experience, preferably in a primary classroom; Master's Degree or Higher, and/or National Board Certification preferred; Knowledge of different grade level units of study and ability to design rich and rigorous disciplinary and interdisciplinary curriculum; Knowledge of and experience in implementing an array of best practices related to elementary school-age grade level instruction; Experience teaching English Language Learners with an understanding of ELD strategies and best teaching practices; Knowledge of the Common Core and California State Content Standards; Ability to design and/or use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to guide instruction; Commitment and ability to participate as an active member of the school/district community including participating in committee meetings, school-wide initiatives, and utilizing parents as volunteers in the classroom. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Indoor classroom and outdoor playground environment; subject to frequent interruptions; Computer and STEAM lab exposure; Daily routine ability to exchange information via hearing and speaking; Skills, knowledge, mental ability, and manual dexterity to carry out the posted duties and responsibilities of the job, interpret and implement school policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position; Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time to monitor student progress; Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels; Ability to speak in audible tones so that others, including young children, may understand clearly; Ability to comprehend visual and auditory input given by others; Short term and long-term memory ability required for all tasks; Situations may require lifting of up to 25 lbs. (light objects as part of classroom environment) Seeing to perform assigned duties with or without vision aids; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment as needed to perform the duties of the position; Ability to bend, reach walk, knee, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; May be required to attend meetings or school events outside regular school hours. Licenses and other requirements CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school. Valid CA Teaching Credentials as noted above. If required to operate a vehicle Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Acceptable driving record and qualification for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. Portola Valley School District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. PVSD contact for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX contact: Ormondale School Principal 200 Shawnee Pass Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-1777 x2651 lhovland@pvsd.net The Portola Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Portola Valley School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Requirements / Qualifications

For additional information about this position, please contact Liza Benabbas at lbenabbas@pvsd.net A complete application file must include:

• Cover letter
• Completed online EdJoin application
• Current resume, and three current letters of recommendation, including at least one letter regarding most recent experience.

Requirements / Qualifications

For additional information about this position, please contact Liza Benabbas at lbenabbas@pvsd.net A complete application file must include:

• Cover letter
• Completed online EdJoin application
• Current resume, and three current letters of recommendation, including at least one letter regarding most recent experience.

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