The 1st grade teacher provides a high quality education program for
students in the 1st grade and upholds the mission and values established by St. John the
Baptist School. This position is for an opening beginning August 15, 2024.
St. John the Baptist Elementary School in El Cerrito, CA is a thriving, diverse community
where Gospel values and high academic standards are integrated into the life of the
school. Together, the learning community believe and support the expectations of:
Christian Leadership, Academic Achievement and Responsible Citizenship. We are
looking for an individual who is:-100% committed to our Learning Expectations-
Organized and able to create a rigorous and respectful learning environment-
Collaborative-Comfortable with using student achievement data to guide classroom
instruction and be able to continually improve, be resilient, proactive, and able to thrive
in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:
-Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all
students are fully engaged in learning.
-Establishes a culture of high expectations.
-Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Diocese
of Oakland Curriculum Standards and California State Standards.
-Assesses students regularly, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom
activities to differentiate instruction for each student.
-Collaborates closely with elementary team members to align curriculum across
subjects, improve own and others to collaborate on instructional practices and share
best practices.
-Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions
and working with principal, instructional coaches.
-Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom
activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their child's
education.
-Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records.
-Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and
outside service providers and address learning challenges.
-Prepare students for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
-Perform other related duties as required and assigned.