Maternity Leave - Associate Teacher for Second Grade

Sonoma Country Day School (SCDS) is a transitional kindergarten through eighth grade independent, coed day school located in California's wine country. We draw students from Sonoma and Napa Counties and send graduates to top national and local public and private schools. Visit our school’s website to learn more at www.scds.org.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves children and values the unique contributions of each child in our school community. At SCDS, we create the environment to teach and model integrity in personal behavior, acceptance and respect in interpersonal relations, and engagement in learning. We are committed to providing students with a robust academic program, opportunities to develop their artistic and creative natures, ideals to open their potential for leadership, and self-confidence to express their uniqueness.

This individual will partner with lead teachers in our primary grades. This is generally an entry-level position. Applicants should have a teaching credential and hold a B.A./B.S. degree. Strong interpersonal skills, pedagogical expertise, a growth mindset, the ability to integrate into our school culture, a good sense of humor, and flexibility are essential.

This individual will have strong math instructional skills as well as excellent skills in teaching literacy and writing. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to develop and implement a dynamic curriculum and differentiate to meet the varied needs of learners. The applicant should be able to demonstrate a strong background in current best practices in education and effectively apply these to her/his teaching. This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership and strong organizational skills; work well with others; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; seek out and implement innovative learning opportunities; be able to manage the multiple demands of teaching; be open to new ideas and change; embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Hours are minimally 7:45 am to 4:00 pm with a weekly faculty meeting until 4:30, although team planning meetings may require additional time. In addition to teaching academic classes, all faculty share in daily supervision duties at the school. Occasional evening and weekend commitments are required throughout the school year, as well. The start date for this position is immediate.

Salary & Benefits: The salary range for this position is an annualized prorated range of $45K-$55K, competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits package is excellent and includes professional development opportunities.

Sonoma Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.

How to Apply:

Please do not call the school. If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Shaun McTigue, Lower School Division Head, at hr@scds.org. Please reference “Primary Associate Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000