{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bf0ca714acef5d32f87aa5ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bf0ca714acef5d32f87aa5ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bf0ca714acef5d32f87aa5ae","title":"Elementary Grade Teacher","description":"What matters to you as an educator?\nHaving the class size, schedule, space, agency, and support necessary to build strong relationships with each student and family in your classroom?\nCollaborating closely with subject-matter specialists and social-emotional/academic learning support professionals to meet a wide range of learning needs?\nContributing to a neurodiversity-responsive, identity-affirming school community where teachers and families partner to seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential?\nAt TBS, we do the work required to create a dynamic, inclusive professional and school community where educators who value these things can thrive. If you are one of these people, read on!\nTBS teachers advance The Berkeley School’s mission and vision by...\ndesigning and implementing a student-centered learning environment where culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming practices support academic and social-emotional growth for all students.\ncultivating meaningful, responsive relationships with students and families, grounded in clear expectations, consistent communication, and the desire to understand each other better.\ncreating and sustaining feedback-rich classroom communities where students learn more about themselves and others, develop empathy and personal responsibility, distinguish between intention and impact, and welcome the chance to be different, together.\nbalance planned lessons and emergent opportunities in order to ignite students’ curious minds, awaken their generous hearts, and help them engage a changing world in developmentally appropriate ways.\nThis is the job for you if…\nYou enjoy teaching in a mixed-grade/multi-age setting. Our unique grade configurations (TK/K, 1st/2nd, 3rd, and 4th/5th), rooted in our founding as a Montessori school, allow a blend of mixed- and single-grade experience, and we welcome educators who appreciate and have experience with mixed-grade instruction.\nYou lead with curiosity, working with colleagues, families, and outside professionals to learn as much about your students as possible. You balance your expertise and experience with the knowledge that when you’ve met one child, you’ve met one child, and you understand and work to manage your own biases as you expand your knowledge.\nYou believe that elementary grade students who feel seen, supported, and known are equipped to experience the “gentle disequilibrium” in their zones of proximal development that will help them learn and grow. You enjoy creating classroom structures and practices that give students the attention and presence they need to take risks, make mistakes, and seek feedback.\nQualifications and Preferences\nAn undergraduate degree, preferably in an area related to teaching, learning, and/or child development.\nAt least two years’ elementary grade teaching experience, including implementing structured, multi-sensory literacy programs (such as Science of Reading and Fundations) and math programs (such as Bridges).\nFamiliarity with relationship-based approaches to classroom management (Responsive Classroom, Positive Discipline, Collaborative Problem-Solving, etc.)\nExperience with and enthusiasm for working with a neurodiverse student population and supporting students with a wide range of learning and enrichment needs.\nAbility to build strong, positive connections with children, families, and colleagues through clear and compassionate oral and written communication.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of personal and professional integrity.\nA little more about TBS…\nLocated directly across the bay from San Francisco in a city known internationally for its history of activism, thought leadership, and community-based change, The Berkeley School has been educating East Bay children since 1963. Compelled by our vision to seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential, we are a community of lifelong learners who value neurodiversity and seek to provide an academically rich environment with a focus on social-emotional growth as an integral part of our program. Our mission – ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world – calls us to keep children and learning at the center of our program while preparing our graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and live ethical, purposeful lives.\nThe Berkeley School is committed to human-centered principles that promote effective, inclusive operating practices. We also value the skills, knowledge and experiences that a diverse workforce brings to our school.\nWhat’s next?\nIf you’re interested in joining our team, please submit the following to elementaryteacher@theberkeleyschool.org:\nCover Letter: Describing your interest in the position and the ways that your professional and personal values and expertise align with our school’s mission and vision.\nResume.\nReference List: Contact information (ph # & email address) for three professional references.\nEmployment Verification & Safety: TBS is committed to student safety. In compliance with SB 848, candidates moving forward in our process will be required to provide a full history of previous educational employers. TBS will contact these institutions to verify employment and fulfill state-mandated reporting requirements regarding egregious misconduct (per Education Code Sections 44051 and 44052).\nThe salary range for this position is $66,586 - $75,000 depending on experience. This is a full-time, salary-exempt, 100% onsite position.\nThe Berkeley School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Berkeley School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, religion, and genetic information. Candidates of color, bilingual candidates, and candidates from other groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply.\nPay: Up to $75,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nVision insurance\nExperience:\nteaching: 2 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Berkeley School","rawCompany":"berkeley school","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:43:12.753Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-2021.00","title":"Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education","slug":"elementary-school-teachers-except-special-education"},{"code":"25-2056.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Elementary School","slug":"special-education-teachers-elementary-school"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Elementary Grade Teacher","description":"What matters to you as an educator?\nHaving the class size, schedule, space, agency, and support necessary to build strong relationships with each student and family in your classroom?\nCollaborating closely with subject-matter specialists and social-emotional/academic learning support professionals to meet a wide range of learning needs?\nContributing to a neurodiversity-responsive, identity-affirming school community where teachers and families partner to seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential?\nAt TBS, we do the work required to create a dynamic, inclusive professional and school community where educators who value these things can thrive. 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