Boca Raton, Florida
San Francisco, California
Posted: 20-Feb-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 to $77,000 DOE
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BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL MISSION:
Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall School is a preschool through 8th grade non-sectarian, independent school in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” We utilize a growth-mindset approach to learning, emphasizing character education based on our core values–Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Elementary School Teacher is a nurturing and intentional educator who cultivates a safe, stimulating, and developmentally rich environment where every child can thrive. Working collaboratively with their co-teacher, elementary team, and academic administrators, this teacher brings grade-level curriculum to life through thoughtful, engaging instruction that supports the whole child — fostering the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth that forms the foundation for lifelong learning.
This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:
Curriculum & Instruction
- Plans and implements lessons in mathematics, language arts, reading, science and social studies at assigned grade level.
- Creates a yearly lesson plan and maintains a plan book on a daily basis.
- Utilizes components of a workshop classroom, e.g. lesson structure (mini-lesson, mid workshop, share), individual conferences, small group work.
- Keeps current with the subject matter.
- Analyzes data to inform instruction.
- Plans and leads classroom character education activities.
- Actively engages in SEL professional development and implementation.
Assessment
- Regularly assesses students and maintains assessment documentation.
- Analyzes state standards and works to align with best practices of assessment including performance-based tasks and standardized testing.
Classroom Management & Student Supervision
- Establishes effective classroom management.
- Provides in-person supervision and instruction on school days when students are physically on campus.
- Supervises students during recesses, lunches, and before/after school as assigned by the administration.
- Conducts all teaching and learning activities associated with this position in the event ofa required shift to remote learning.
Collaboration & Professional Development
- Works as a team with co-teacher or support teachers in all areas of the curriculum and throughout the day.
- Works collaboratively and productively with the Assistant Head of School, Lower School to develop curriculum, instruction and assessment (as well as fostering individual,department, and school goals).
- Participates in Depth of Study—teacher professional development and other meetings/activities.
Family & Community Engagement
- Participates in regular and effective communication with parents as partners in students' education.
- Actively participates in school enrollment management initiatives.
General Responsibilities
- Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook.
- Performs other duties as discussed.
Terms of Employment:
This is an exempt position. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a retirement plan (with up to 7% employer match). Hours on campus are expected from 7:15 am–4:00 pm. As an exempt employee, work outside of these hours, including nights and weekends, may be required to fulfill the essential job functions of this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Berkeley Hall School provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
- K–8 Teaching Credential (preferred)Experience teaching multiple-subjects (preferred)
- Live Scan and TB clearance
- A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of Berkeley Hall School
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Reading and Writing Workshop and Illustrative Math (preferred)
- Fosters a collaborative learning environment for both teachers and students.
- Exhibits a growth mindset.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Takes initiative and is a self-starter. Thoughtfully and effectively communicates with colleagues, students, parents, and teachers.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships; is a team player and puts relationshipsfirst.
- Teaches with courage and emotional agility–a high level of emotional intelligence is
required. - Moves through uncertainty and adversity with grace and balance.
- Ability to give and receive feedback effectively and efficiently.
- Commitment to BHS diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
- Has a working knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office, and g suite
- Knowledge of MacBooks, iPads and associated applications and technologies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly sits, talks, and listens
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly uses close and distance vision
- Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
- Turns, bends, and reaches
- Works in traditional, climate-controlled office environment
- Ability to walk 60-acre campus