Compensation and Benefits
Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000
Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program
Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking an elementary school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will serve as a lead teacher in our lower elementary school (TK-2nd) and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.
The elementary school teacher will:
Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
Design engaging curriculum that supports the base curriculum and meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project Based Learning, design thinking, performance-based assessment
Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met
Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists
Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience
Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)
Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals
The ideal candidate will:
Have 5+ years of classroom experience as a lead classroom teacher
At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
Have a California Teaching Credential (preferred)
Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom, etc.)
Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners
Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services