Seven Arrows seeks a dynamic Lead Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

This role will partner with a co-teacher(s) and will be responsible for supporting all facets of learning along with demonstrating a commitment to our school community and mission. All teachers are responsible for planning and delivering instruction that is attentive to individual students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach language arts, math, and history curriculum
• Differentiate instruction in alignment with our approach to personalized learning
• Integrate technology into the teaching-learning process
• Perform ongoing student assessments, review data on student progress, write progress reports, schedule and hold parent conferences 3 times per year
• Apply a range of strategies to successfully manage a strength-based classroom
• Conduct weekly Council in the classroom and incorporate regular use of mindfulness
• Assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility
• Help supervise children during transitions, some specialty classes, and lunch/snack when necessary
• Work with other teachers on curriculum development, including STEAM and Spanish projects, as well as school initiatives, (e.g. UbD curriculum design, Design Thinking, and Makerspace integration)
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the Curriculum Director
• Prepare a weekly letter to parents outlining the events and curricular goals of the upcoming week.
• Communicate with parents and professional colleagues on a regular basis
• Collaborate effectively with partner teachers
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and participate actively in curricular discussions in an ongoing exchange of information, professional development, and support with a closely-knit staff
• Meet weekly with Curriculum Director
• Attend school-related evening events and environmental programs
• Adhere to school hours for teachers which are 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and 7:30-5:00 on Tuesdays.
• Attend 3 Saturday events if needed

Qualities:

• An unwavering commitment to students and the community
• Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with elementary school age students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with students, colleagues and parents
• Willingness to model professional and ethical standards
• A commitment to professional development
• A commitment to social emotional and multicultural education
• Willingness to differentiate instruction

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required, Master's Degree preferred

California State Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

3+ years as a lead teacher in an elementary classroom

Trained in Orton Gillingham Approach

Familiar with Singapore Math, Social Thinking strategies, Responsive Classroom

Demonstrates our core values: citizenship, gratitude, empathy, integrity, pursuit of excellence, respect, and responsibility.

About Seven Arrows Elementary School

Founded in 1999, Seven Arrows Elementary is a small by design independent K-6 school founded in Pacific Palisades, California. Our one-class-per-grade learning community ensures that each child is known and supported academically as well as in their own social/emotional development. The primary impetus for learning comes from within the child. It is our mission, therefore, to organize and structure our programs in such a way as to fully engage every student, while being sensitive to the rich diversity of learning styles, strengths, and interests. Our goals go beyond helping our students reach academic excellence. We strive for differentiated learning, multicultural awareness, and interconnectedness among students across grade levels. Our community of children, teachers, and parents strives to instill a respect for self, others, and the environment. We share a strong commitment to promoting positive change and peaceful coexistence in the world through the power of education. We incorporate progressive, proven, and research-based pedagogies to deliver a meaningful and joyful educational experience for each child, infusing rigorous academics with innovation, world culture, and the arts.

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