Elementary School Teacher / Tutor

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 upper elementary school teacher (3rd‑5th) for the 2026‑2027 school year. The teacher will serve as a teacher in our elementary school 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:

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

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

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

Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school

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

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

Experience with independent schools is a plus

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