SDJA General Studies Teacher (Grades 1-2)

San Diego Jewish Academy is seeking a warm, talented, and dedicated General Studies Teacher for Grades 1–2 to join our Lower School team. The ideal candidate is an experienced elementary educator who is passionate about nurturing young learners academically, socially, and emotionally in a joyful and engaging classroom environment.  The General Studies Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction in core academic areas, including literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. The teacher will create a positive, student-centered classroom culture that supports curiosity, independence, collaboration, and a love of learning.

 

Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, using assessment data to guide instruction, maintaining strong classroom routines and expectations, and communicating regularly with families. The teacher will also collaborate closely with grade-level colleagues, Jewish Studies teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to support the growth and success of every student.
The ideal candidate is reflective, flexible, collaborative, and committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Experience with elementary literacy and math instruction, strong classroom management, and a commitment to whole-child education are essential.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred) and a valid teaching credential required. Candidates should have experience teaching lower elementary grades, particularly Grades 1–2, with a strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate instruction. Experience teaching literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies is essential, along with the ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management skills and creates a warm, structured, and positive learning environment, uses assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth, and communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues. A collaborative, flexible, reflective, and student-centered approach is essential, along with a commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of each child and an interest in being part of a mission-driven Jewish day school community.

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $54,269 to $86,971.  The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and years of experience; training; practical knowledge; and education.

SDJA prides itself on the strong sense of community that exists within the school.  In addition to an inclusive organizational climate, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes: health; dental; vision; life insurance; short and long term disability; mental health benefits and an employee assistance plan; a tax savings flexible spending account plan for out of pocket health and dependent care expenses; a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match; wellness benefits; kosher lunch community dining program; and much, much more!

 

About SDJA
For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool - 12th grade school serving the Jewish community on our beautiful 56-acre campus.  Our mission is to empower each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in the strength of community.  We are shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper purpose and meaning. Students are inspired to embrace creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in their learning, shaping them to become leaders of integrity, social responsibility, and architects of change. 

Community & Inclusivity

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is a community of learners rooted in Jewish values and committed to preparing students to live and lead in a diverse and complex world.  We welcome students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.  Our community values diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background.  As a pluralistic Jewish day school, SDJA affirms the importance of Jewish identity, tradition, and connection to the Jewish people and Israel while embracing a diversity of perspectives within our community.

 

SDJA is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Consistent with its mission as a Jewish day school, SDJA seeks candidates whose professional values and educational philosophy align with the School's mission and institutional goals.  As an educational community, SDJA seeks employees who demonstrate professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to engage thoughtfully across differences.  The School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

 

SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.