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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 professionals

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a degree or an advanced degree in education with a California teaching credential
• Have a minimum of five (5) 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 $75,000 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 Wornick

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 an upper elementary school teacher (3rd-5th) for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will serve as a teacher in our elementary school 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 elementary school 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 supports the base curriculum and 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 professionals

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 5+ years of classroom experience as a lead classroom teacher
• At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Have a California Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom, 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 $85,000 and $110,000
• 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 Wornick

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant TK-8th grade community school.. We embody a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and building relationships with our families.

We are seeking a middle school Social Studies/Humanities instructor with demonstrated success in teaching literary analysis, composition, and grammar, and inspiring in young adolescents a love for reading and writing. In addition, all humanities classes engage students in collaborative discussions and independent projects, therefore the successful candidate will be both familiar and comfortable with project-based learning. Wornick teachers, under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School, are expected to differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student needs and therefore create lessons that allow students to successfully access Common Core standards.

Our school values caring, passionate, creative, and self-reflective practitioners who are open to teaching and learning using new, innovative methods. Our teachers create safe, supportive, and intellectual learning environments while striving to help students fully develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential. Our curriculum is organized by deep, inquiry-based standards and we emphasize project based learning. Please visit our website to learn more about us.

Wornick is a close community and a successful applicant will value a cooperative learning environment with all community members. He or she will actively seek to build relationships with students, communicate regularly with parents, and work in professional teams. A successful candidate will provide evidence of high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow as a teacher. Middle school faculty at Wornick may also be responsible for teaching an advisory course and/or a middle school elective.

Please submit a letter of interest and your resume/CV to jobs@wornickjds.org.

Essential Responsibilities

• Experience in working with middle school-aged children and in teaching literature, writing, and grammar effectively using the Common Core standards
• Familiarity with current middle school California Social Studies curricula and instructional strategies appropriate to the middle school learner
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
• Familiarity with best practices in middle school instruction, including project-based learning
• 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
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work style
• Personal characteristics: passion for working with children, optimism, flexibility, patience, commitment to personal and professional growth
• Technological competence in the Google Suite and LMS platforms
• 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 professionals
• Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom, as expected of all Wornick faculty

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Masters degree highly preferred
• California credential highly preferred
• At least 5 years of classroom experience required
• Experience leading social emotional advisory courses with adolescents
• Experience with project based learning and other progressive methods
• Experience with designing and implementing highly engaging electives
• Embodies a growth mindset and able to build positive relationship with students, families and colleagues
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Compensation and Perks

• Our salary range between $85,000 and $112,000 commensurate with experience
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependant 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 Wornick

Located in Foster City, Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant TK-8th grade community school. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families.We are a collaborative team focused on bettering our learning experience, supporting our students, and building Jewish practice and pride. Wornick Day School is seeking a Jewish Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to join our team and create powerful Jewish learning opportunities for our students.

The Jewish Studies Teacher will:

• Teach 4-5 sections of Jewish Studies classes in the Elementary School (Likely in the TK-5th grade age band)
• Work to develop curriculum with the support of the Director of Jewish Studies
• Work collaboratively with the Jewish Studies department to infuse holidays and the Jewish life cycle into the curriculum
• Differentiate appropriately for students with different learning styles and experience with Judaism and Jewish texts
• Support and lead Tefillah on a daily basis
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School
• Attend all faculty and grade level meetings
• Participate in all school events including; open houses, student performances, back to school night, parent teacher conferences and similar events
• Serve on committees at school to improve school culture and support the professional community
• Regularly assess students and report home appropriately to parents on student progress
• Help develop a love of Torah, Jewish Learning, and Israel

The successful candidate will:

• Have a BA in Jewish Studies or have extensive Jewish learning experience (Yeshiva, Day School, Beit Midrash,etc.)
• Certifications in Project Based Learning or other progressive educational models are a plus!
• Have experience teaching Jewish texts to elementary aged students
• Have experience designing units of learning for students and assessing learning through a variety of methods
• Demonstrate an ability to make Jewish text, tradition, and history relevant to a diverse group of students and families
• Strong Hebrew skills are strongly preferred
• Be collaborative in nature and work well in teams to design curriculum, holiday programming, and school rituals with the Jewish Studies team
• Be able to receive feedback from supervisors and communicate effectively with administrators
• Have a proven track record of engaging with parents and families
• Have experience differentiating for a group of diverse learners
• Song leading/guitar playing a plus!

Benefits and Compensation

A generous benefits and compensation package will be offered for this teaching position including

• A salary range between $82,000 and $108,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependant 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 Wornick

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Adam Eilath, aeilath@wornickjds.org