Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher - Van Avery Prep
Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

What We Offer
We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with company match

Student tuition remission

Continued education savings through our university partners

Paid holidays and sick days

About the Role
As a Kindergarten Teacher at Van Avery Prep, you will play a critical role in shaping students' earliest academic experiences while building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. You will create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom where students develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Through developmentally appropriate instruction, purposeful exploration, collaborative learning, and meaningful projects, you will help students strengthen foundational academic skills, build positive relationships, and become thoughtful, responsible members of the classroom community.

You Will...

Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons across kindergarten language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies

Build foundational literacy skills through explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and early writing

Develop students' mathematical understanding through number sense, patterns, operations, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration

Establish clear classroom routines and expectations that promote independence, responsibility, and a nurturing learning environment

Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral growth through positive reinforcement, modeling, and developmentally appropriate guidance

Differentiate instruction, materials, and support to meet varying academic needs, learning styles, and levels of readiness

Assess student progress, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction based on individual learning needs

Communicate consistently with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, accomplishments, and areas for continued growth

Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and school leadership to provide a cohesive and enriching educational experience

Maintain an organized classroom, supervise students responsibly, and follow all school policies and health and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited institution

California teaching credential preferred

Prior experience teaching kindergarten or another early elementary grade preferred

Strong knowledge of foundational literacy, early writing development, elementary mathematics, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices

Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and levels of readiness

Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership

Commitment to creating an inclusive, academically engaging classroom that supports student confidence, independence, and a love of learning

Ability to pass a state and federal background check