ABOUT US:

Pinewood School is a joyful community with passionate, accessible teachers and administrators who partner with students and parents in the education journey. Our three-campus K-12 school balances challenging academics with robust enrichment classes. Our students engage in meaningful, varied opportunities that empower them to explore their talents and develop new skills. We inspire the best in our students as we encourage them to become kind, well-rounded people who are poised to change their world for the better.

Pinewood School is nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. Drawing from diverse communities throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and greater San Jose area, Pinewood is composed of students who seek challenging academics and support a high standard of character. Pinewood provides a nurturing environment where our students are encouraged to grow as considerate, adventurous, expressive, self-aware young people, prepared for college and for meaningful and productive lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pinewood School is seeking a full-time 1st-grade Language Arts teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The individual in this role is a professional educator who is passionate about teaching and meeting the needs of 1st-grade students within a rich and rigorous language arts curriculum. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teaches Language Arts (reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling) to 1st-grade students in accordance with Pinewood’s curriculum standards and objectives.
• Develops and implements effective instructional strategies and can differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
• Uses technology effectively to communicate and to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• Works with the 1st-grade team of teachers within a departmentalized school setting.
• Communicates effectively with parents on a regular basis regarding students’ needs and/or progress.
• Receive two to six week training in the phonetic based Spalding Writing Road to Reading Program before school instruction begins.
• Attends regular monthly faculty, grade level, and academic meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to spend long hours sitting while using computers and office equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity to monitor student activities and ensure safety.
• Ability to carry or lift up to 20 lbs. (e.g. classroom materials).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Language Arts, Literature or a related field is required. Master’s degree and/or a teaching credential is desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in classroom teaching.
• Experience teaching lower elementary language arts class is desired.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary range is $76,900-$143,930 and is based on education and years of teaching experience. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a retirement plan with an employer match, life insurance, and more. Pinewood promotes a healthy work-life balance among our community by offering employees a generous holiday and PTO policy that includes school breaks during the academic year. Find a full list of our employee benefits here.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Laura Blotter, K-6 Curriculum Director, at lblotter@pinewood.edu by March 30, 2026 with the subject line: 1st-Grade Language Arts Teacher.

About Pinewood School

ABOUT US: Pinewood School is a joyful and supportive K-12 community where passionate, accessible educators partner with students and families throughout their educational journey. Our three-campus school offers a balanced, challenging academic program enriched with diverse opportunities for students to explore their talents, build confidence, and develop new skills. Rooted in our historical commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals, Pinewood provides a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to grow in knowledge, character, and leadership. Nestled in Silicon Valley, Pinewood draws a vibrant student body from the diverse communities of the San Francisco Peninsula and the greater San Jose area. Our students seek intellectual challenges and uphold a high standard of character within our nurturing environment. At Pinewood, students are encouraged to become thoughtful, expressive, and self-aware young people, prepared for success in college and life.

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