Elementary General Studies Teacher at San Diego Hebrew Day School
About the Employer
San Diego Hebrew Day is an independent, community based preschool and K-8 program engaging students in a comprehensive, dual curriculum of Jewish and general studies consistent with Orthodox teaching. Its excellent course of study fosters love of wisdom, Torah, and Israel, creating lifelong connection to the Jewish people, while promoting social-emotional maturation to sustain life-long wellness. San Diego Hebrew Day students enter a welcoming and diverse learning community in which rigorous academic challenge in combination with social emotional guidance gives each child the ability to collaborate with others and grow the resilience necessary for success. Graduates enter the next phase of their lives prepared, secure in their identity as Jewish young adults, and distinguished by their respect for others and their readiness to show ethical community leadership.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Elementary General Studies Teacher will serve as a lead teacher alongside our Hebrew and Judaic teachers, design engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate curriculum in partnership with the grade level team. The Elementary General Studies teacher will be expected to cover reading, writing, language, speaking & listening, math, social studies and science. They will be collaborative in nature and team oriented, use data to tailor instruction to meet students' academic, social, and emotional learning needs. Our goal for the Elementary General Studies teacher is to provide explicit skill-based instruction that aligns with California’s grade based standards for literacy. *Note: This position is full time but will be responsible for covering two long term elementary teacher leaves.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Elementary General Studies Teacher is expected to have: A minimum of two years of experience teaching BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Content Area (Language Arts, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar). Multi-Subject Teaching Certification Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, problem-solving self-starter. Experience in standards-based curriculum planning. Be positive, thoughtful, passionate, motivating, and empowering with students. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be computer savvy, with proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc
Requirements / Qualifications
The Elementary General Studies Teacher is expected to have: A minimum of two years of experience teaching BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Content Area (Language Arts, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar). Multi-Subject Teaching Certification Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, problem-solving self-starter. Experience in standards-based curriculum planning. Be positive, thoughtful, passionate, motivating, and empowering with students. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be computer savvy, with proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc
Comments and Other Information
Application Process
To apply for an Elementary General Studies Teacher position, submit a cover letter and resume to Estelle Workman, Principal at eworkman@ssdhds.org. In the cover letter, applicants are expected to address why they are interested in working at San Diego Hebrew Day School. Strong applicants will be invited to interview and will be asked to provide sample instructional plans and/or teach a demonstration lesson.
Comments and Other Information
Application Process
To apply for an Elementary General Studies Teacher position, submit a cover letter and resume to Estelle Workman, Principal at eworkman@ssdhds.org. In the cover letter, applicants are expected to address why they are interested in working at San Diego Hebrew Day School. Strong applicants will be invited to interview and will be asked to provide sample instructional plans and/or teach a demonstration lesson.
Application Deadline
9/19/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/27/2025
Contact
Estelle Workman
858-279-3300 101
858-279-3300 101
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$36,000 - $40,000 Annually
$36,000 - $40,000 Annually
Length of Work Year
September 25, 2025 - June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time