Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our kindergarten team in our Lower School division. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school's mission to support social-emotional and character growth.

Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

• Teach content and skills for a contained classroom of about 20 students, in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math.
• Differentiate instruction in these subject areas to meet students where they are.
• Setup and maintain an engaging classroom that draws students and creates an environment that feels safe to all learners and promotes authentic learning.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and professional community
• Foster communication with teachers in order to effectively discuss and support student needs in/out of the classroom, ultimately developing the whole child.
• Deliver a student-centered curriculum with opportunities for choice, real-world problem solving, creativity and intellectual engagement.
• Plan and conduct field trips for Primary Elementary students.
• Help develop student opportunities for authentic engagement in their community.
• Help students develop self-awareness and healthy decision-making.

• Supervise LS before-school, recess and dismissals, as assigned by the LS Head.
• Work with LS Head and Specialist faculty to ensure a coordinated and well-rounded experience for all students.
• Attend events (Open House, All School Fair etc.) that support the wellbeing of our students.
• Actively participate in the life of the community (sporting events, performances, committees).
• Attend full community, divisional, and departmental meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level
• Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy
• Genuine fondness for working with students of this age

• Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student-focused educators
• Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates knowledge of a child's physical, social and emotional development
• Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience
• Uses technology to enhance the student experience
• Practices in differentiated instruction
• Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills

• Advanced degrees in the field of education

$77,600 - $125,000 a year
* Dependent on Years of Experience Teaching and Education Level

Location:

Oakland, California

Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Start Date:

August 2026

To Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest as well as a current resume.

Application materials should be submitted through our website.

Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce School (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 138-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values:

• * Students First :
  We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being.
• * Academic Excellence :
  We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.
• * Diversity :
  We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.
• * Belonging :
  We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.
• * Civic…