Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in PK-12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to add to our excellent faculty. 

This is a full-time position with benefits, beginning August 16, 2023. The salary range is $50,000-$90,000 depending on education and years of experience. Country Day School embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives. 

We are seeking an overtly warm and supportive teacher who:

• is an expert at building a classroom community
• is skilled in developing and teaching Kindergarten curriculum
• is a great collaborator who values teamwork
• engages with parents as partners in their children's growth and development
• has a sense of humor
• can meet the needs of a wide range of learners, and is able to integrate social emotional learning into the curriculum. Responsive Classroom training is a plus. 
• is a great communicator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or similar field, Master’s Preferred
• Teaching experience preferably at an independent school in the lower grades
• Teaching credential preferred
• A deep knowledge of the developmental needs of young children 
• Cultural competency and the ability to work within a diverse community
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet a wide range of student needs.
• Interest in collaborating in curriculum development and engaging in best practices
• Joy in working with five- and six-year olds and making learning fun
• Cultural competency and the ability to interact with a diverse community with empathy
• Experience differentiating curriculum to meet the individual needs of students
• Experience with Wilson’s Fundations preferred.

Candidates also must complete a background check, hold First Aid/CPR certification, and be tested for TB. Sacramento Country Day School teachers are active in the school community, many serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community. 

Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to Maisae Affour, Head of Lower School, at resume@saccds.org. 

About Sacramento Country Day School

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading elementary, middle, and secondary school in Sacramento and throughout the region, inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. Country Day's core values, as outlined in our mission statement, include: Intellectual Discovery, Diversity, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Compassion. Serving 570 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Country Day is located in Sacramento, California, between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, with both roughly 90 minutes away.

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