Third Grade Lead Teacher at Sonoma Country Day School

Application Deadline

5/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/21/2025
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$67,000 - $110,000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits package is excellent and includes professional development opportunities.
Length of Work Year
August 2025-June 2026
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves children and values the unique contributions of each child in our school community. At SCDS, we create the environment to teach and model integrity in personal behavior, acceptance and respect in interpersonal relations, and engagement in learning. We are committed to providing students with a robust academic program, opportunities to develop their artistic and creative natures, ideals to open their potential for leadership, and self-confidence to express their uniqueness. Applicants should have a teaching credential; 3+ years of teaching experience, and hold a B.A./B.S. degree. An advanced degree in education or a similar field is highly preferable. Strong interpersonal skills, pedagogical expertise, a growth mindset, the ability to integrate into our school culture, a good sense of humor, and flexibility are essential. This individual will have strong math instructional skills as well as excellent skills in teaching literacy and writing. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to develop and implement a dynamic curriculum and differentiate to meet the varied needs of learners. The applicant should be able to demonstrate a strong background in current best practices in education and effectively apply these to their teaching. This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership and strong organizational skills; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; seek out and implement innovative learning opportunities; be able to manage the multiple demands of teaching; be open to new ideas an

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How to apply: Please do not call the school. If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Shaun McTigue, Lower School Division Head, at hr@scds.org. Please reference “Third Grade Lead Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

Comments and Other Information


How to apply: Please do not call the school. If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Shaun McTigue, Lower School Division Head, at hr@scds.org. Please reference “Third Grade Lead Teacher” in the subject line of your email.