General Studies Teacher

SDJA General Studies Teacher (Grade
4)

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.

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.

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.

• 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!

For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool - 12thgrade 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.

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,…