Second Grade Lower School Teacher Academic Year 2024-2025

About the Employer

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose.

We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school.

Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Purpose Statement A 2nd Grade Lower School Teacher is responsible for the instruction and care of our students, as well as the advancement of programs. This person must be a versatile and experienced teacher with the ability to teach across multiple subjects including Reading, Writing, Math and Social Studies.

This teacher must have excellent communication and organizational skills in order to meet the standards of excellence we hold at San Domenico School as well as the ability and desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment. Job Responsibilities of 2nd Grade Lower School Teacher A 2nd Grade Lower School Teacher at San Domenico will be responsible for the following: Teaching: Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the curriculum, student learning objectives, policies, and philosophy of the school. ? Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.

Following the curriculum subject outline. Curriculum development, assessment, activities and instruction in multiple subjects. ? Maintaining classroom management & guidance with Responsive Classroom. ? Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing, Second Step, Zearn Math. Consistently recording anecdotal notes on students for use in progress reports and conferences.

Partnering and collaborating with colleagues. Planning & Supervision: Field trip coordination and special schedules.

In-class and school celebrations, events, performances including a winter performance in December. Conducting Back to School Night. Conducting bi-annual parent/guardian-teacher conferences.

Preparing report cards and narrative reports. Being available for prompt and daily parent/guardian contact; email, phone call, in person. Visit our website at sandomenico.org under careers to view the listing and more details

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications An ideal candidate will have most of the following qualifications: K-5 Multi-Subject California Credential - required At least 2 years teaching experience in self-contained classrooms required, (experience with K-3 program and students preferred) The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: Reader's Workshop Writer's Workshop Zearn Math/Eureka Math Singapore Math Philosophy Trained in Responsive Classroom Experience in team teaching; problem-solving, collaboration, shared responsibilities, communication Willing to learn technology programs essential to differentiating student learning

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications An ideal candidate will have most of the following qualifications: K-5 Multi-Subject California Credential - required At least 2 years teaching experience in self-contained classrooms required, (experience with K-3 program and students preferred) The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: Reader's Workshop Writer's Workshop Zearn Math/Eureka Math Singapore Math Philosophy Trained in Responsive Classroom Experience in team teaching; problem-solving, collaboration, shared responsibilities, communication Willing to learn technology programs essential to differentiating student learning

Comments and Other Information

Compensation The salary range for this position is $68,800 - $140,000 commensurate with skill set and experience, plus an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/matching 403b retirement plan and daily lunch. How to apply Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@SanDomenico.org describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements.

Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email. Or mail to: San Domenico School 1500 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960 Attn: 2nd Grade Lower School Teacher position San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. No phone calls, please.