TEACHING FACULTY

At San Jose Episcopal Day School (SJEDS), everything we do is a loving and joyful expression of our mission: to inspire a passion for learning, a life of integrity, and a heart for Christian service. Our faculty are the heart of our school, beloved by students and parents alike for their warmth, responsiveness, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional commitment to helping every child meet his or her outstanding potential. Lifelong learners themselves, our faculty model the characteristics they seek to cultivate in their students: love, wisdom, open-mindedness, responsibility, service, honesty, respect, patience, faith, and gratitude.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and nurturing Middle School ELA Teacher to serve our 5th and 6th grade students. The ideal candidate has a love for the middle school years, strong expertise in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis, and a demonstrated ability to connect with young adolescents as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

This faculty member will serve as a Capstone Leader for our 6th grade students, helping to organize, guide, and celebrate their culminating experiences. This position includes planning and executing meaningful milestone events, activities, and field trips and ensuring students leave SJEDS with confidence, a sense of belonging, and joyful memories.

We are seeking a teacher who is:

• All-in when it comes to special event planning and collaboration with teammates to make each year exceptional.
• Committed to building strong relationships with students and families, serving as a trusted liaison and communicator.
• Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of upper elementary and middle school learners.
• Organized and confident in implementing engaging, student-centered lesson plans aligned with curricular goals.
• An effective classroom manager using strategies that support social-emotional well-being and a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Rooted in their Christian faith and eager to pour that love, joy, and compassion into their teaching and classroom environment, supporting the spiritual development of students and living out the school’s mission in meaningful ways.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SJEDS Faculty members

• Adhere to the school’s Faculty Characteristics of Professional Excellence and the guidelines put forth in our Faculty Handbook.   
• Embrace and live out the school's mission and educational philosophy.
• Demonstrate careful preparation for instruction, a commitment to utilizing best practices in teaching and learning, and effective strategies for evaluating all students' progress continuously and effectively.
• Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that is emotionally safe, respectful, positive, encouraging, and inclusive, using management and teaching strategies that cultivate the spiritual, social, and emotional skills and well-being of our students.
• Cultivate close-knit, trusting relationships with parents through frequent and respectful communication.
• Support the broader needs of the school community, including, but not limited to, participation in school professional development initiatives, community events, service and outreach opportunities, committee membership, parent and faculty meetings, and other commitments as requested by the Administration.
• Practice discretion and confidentiality. 
• Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to remaining on the front edge of the Education (or related) field, seeking opportunities to use emerging research to inform practice, and remaining open to new approaches, techniques, and resources.
• Maintain professional credentials and/or certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

SJEDS Faculty members have      

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or a related field 
• A valid and current state teaching certification
• A proven record of excellence in teaching upper elementary or middle school ELA
• Strong understanding of middle school developmental needs and instructional approaches
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration and classroom management skills
• A positive, warm, and growth-minded attitude
• Cultural competency and sensitivity
• A passion for helping students grow both academically and emotionally
• A broad knowledge of educational technology applications and software 
• Credentials that meet FCIS’ Teaching Requirements

San Jose Episcopal Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

TO APPLY

• Send Cover Letter and Resume to DFO, Stacey Stec, sstec@sjeds.org. 

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