Are you passionate about education that goes beyond academics to inspire curiosity, connection, and purpose? At Saint Andrew’s, our mission is to engage the whole child through a balanced and challenging program that fosters intellectual growth, social-emotional well-being, and a lifelong love of learning.  

If you’re seeking an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and wholehearted community supported by outstanding colleagues and generous benefits, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making an impact that extends far beyond the classroom as we prepare students to lead lives of purpose and meaning. 

Job Overview: 

The lead teacher is responsible for instruction in language arts, math, social studies, and social emotional learning. Further, the teacher is attuned to the specific learning needs and social-emotional development of each student. As the central figure in the network of adults supporting each child, the teacher maintains ongoing communications, formal and informal, with parents, specialist teachers, and administrators. The lead teacher participates in all activities of the school including weekly grade-level meetings, faculty committees, Open Houses, and professional development opportunities.   

Benefits:

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available
• Discounted pet Insurance available
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours
• Partial tuition remission is available
• Years of service bonus
• Paid professional development and continuing education

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Preferred Master’s degree in related field(s) and/or current teaching credential  
• Classroom experience in an elementary school setting 
• Experience integrating technology into the classroom 
• Ability to function well in a highly collaborative environment 
• Ability to use a range of approaches that represent and celebrate diverse cultures, experiences, and viewpoints 
• Ability to differentiate instruction so that students are appropriately challenged within their developmental level 
• A high degree of self-direction and flexibility 
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship
• Pass background check and provide negative TB test
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 2 months of employment? 

About Saint Andrew's Episcopal School

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga, California is a PK-8 independent school serving 400 students in the heart of Silicon Valley. We are a wholehearted community of learners with a mission to “to educate the whole student, developing as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student”. Our Core Values of balance, character, community, and inquiry, rooted in our Episcopal identity, are at the heart of everything we do. Saint Andrew’s educators strive to design meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences and to ensure that each child feels individually known, unconditionally loved, and deeply valued as an essential member of our warm, inclusive community.Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a community rooted in kindness. We believe that learning happens best when we bring our whole self to school. We support every person’s right to define, express, and live comfortably within their own evolving identity. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that recognizes the worth of each individual. By embracing diversity, we are a stronger community.Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is committed t...o the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and other school-related programs and activities.For more information about Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, visit our website: https://www.st-andrews.org/

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