Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a Kindergarten lead teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Wornick’s kindergarten is a play based environment that helps prepare students for the academic and social-emotional requirements of elementary school. Every year we have a handful of transitional kindergarten students join us. The role is supported by an assistant teacher and an additional Hebrew/Judaics enrichment teacher. The teacher will serve as a lead teacher and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.The Kindergarten teacher will:- Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student- Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade- Design engaging curriculum that meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project Based Learning, design thinking, performance-based assessment- Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers- Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom- Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met- Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school- Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress- Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn- Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school- Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists- Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience- Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school- Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals- Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)- Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionalsThe ideal candidate will:- Have a degree or an advanced degree in education with a California teaching credential- Have a minimum of three (3) years as a kindergarten teacher, 5+ highly preferred- Have experience teaching “Wilson Fundations” or similar reading program like Orton Gillingham- Possess a strong understanding of child development through professional development and formal learning experiences- Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, science of reading etc)- Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus- Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design- Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students- Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners- Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services- First aid/CPR a plus- Experience with independent schools is a plus!Compensation and Benefits- Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000- Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program- Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at WornickInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@wornickjds.org.