Lower School Teaching Pool (KR-5)

Lower School Teaching Pool (KR-5)

ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

$46.60K - $62.90K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

About the Employer
St. Patrick's is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving approximately 160 students in grades Kindergarten Readiness through eight. Located on a picturesque hilltop in Thousand Oaks, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission: to inspire and equip children to courageously transform the world. St. Patrick's is not only a School, but also a very special Community of Kindness. We seek to employ people who, regardless of the role they play in the School, understand that they impact the lives of our students, families, and colleagues.
Job Summary
This posting is intended to build a candidate pool for our Lower School (KR-5). While there is not a specific open position at this time, we welcome applications from qualified educators should a teaching opportunity become available.
If you love working with children and want to positively impact their sense of self, confidence, and happiness, then St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School is a wonderful place to work!
This full-time position requires the teacher to teach multiple subject areas to approximately 20 elementary-age students in a self-contained classroom that values project-based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. The classroom teacher is expected to integrate developmentally appropriate instruction of core curriculum skills in ELA(reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, spelling), math, science, health, and social studies within a nurturing environment. The teacher works closely with a teaching assistant to support differentiated instruction and shared supervision responsibilities. This position is also responsible for supervising students within the classroom and in other assigned areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
  • Copy of Transcript (Unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) posted)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach 3 recent letters of recommendaiton)
  • Resume



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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Elementary School Teacher?

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Q: What is the career path for a Elementary School Teacher?

A: A typical career progression for an Elementary School Teacher involves starting as a Classroom Teacher, progressing to a Lead Teacher or Department Head, and eventually becoming a School Administrator or Curriculum Specialist. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth include obtaining specialized certifications, such as special education or English as a Second Language (ESL), and participating in professional development workshops to enhance instructional techniques and technology integration. Long-term career prospects may include roles in education policy, curriculum development, or higher education, or transitioning into related fields like education consulting or corporate training.



ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL job posting for a Lower School Teaching Pool (KR-5) in Thousand Oaks, CA with a salary of $46,600 to $62,900 Annually with a map of Thousand Oaks location.