2026-27 Classroom Teacher (1st Grade)

Community School for Creative EducationCertificated Instructional Personnel Job Description: Class Teacher Reports to: Principal Qualifications: California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is required, and a background in education inspired by Waldorf is desired. Duties and Responsibilities The teacher holds accountability to develop and follow the Waldorf-inspired, Common Core-aligned curriculum. You are expected develop pacing plans, implement, and assess towards the annual objective of reaching 80% proficiency in ELA and Math for all students. The specific duties and responsibilities, aligned with the goals, are as follows: Education Program and EnvironmentAdhere to the curricular program outlined in the charterPresent a curriculum inspired by Waldorf education in a sequence and intensity that fits the developmental stage of the childCreate lessons and activities throughout the curriculum that consider the temperaments/personalities, develop social skills and explore artistic expression and ensure that students are engaged in their lessonsTeach to Common Core State Standards grade level standards adopted by Community School for Creative Education (CSCE)Provide class with field trips that are age-appropriate and aligned with CSCE grade level expectationsCollaborative LeadershipParticipate on various committees as required for teacher representation as assigned.Attend weekly Faculty meetingsComply with all Special Education Regulations, the CSCE Charter and policies adopted by the CSCE Board of DirectorsWork with Student Success Team to assess children's needs and formulate a plan to address any special needsPerform adjunct duties as assignedProfessional DevelopmentWork cooperatively with a Mentor and Instructional Leader and appropriate credentialing programs.Create a Professional Development Plan at the beginning of each school yearEngage in training to assure continual improvement of successful strategies used in teaching at CSCEAssessment and Record KeepingConduct state mandated tests and evaluation procedures as requiredAdminister curricular assessmentsKeep appropriate records of each student's progressMonitor and report student attendanceReport student behavioral incidentsParent RelationsProvide a written evaluation of each child three times a year (at the close of each trimester)Do a home visit for each student in your classWork to achieve a mutual understanding, respect and harmony between home and schoolProvide parents with a Daily Schedule during the first month of schoolHold individual conferences with the parents of each child at specified timesBe available for phone conversations or additional conferences as neededProvide weekly newsletter to families to keep parents informed of activities, events and class happeningsExercise ethical conduct at all timesCollegial AtmosphereArrive on campus thirty minutes prior to the start of school and remain on campus until thirty minutes after school is dismissedWork cooperatively with all other faculty, assistants, and staffCollaborate to create a cohesive educational program for the schoolParticipate in structured professional learning community inquiryShare knowledge and experience with other faculty members for the betterment of allMaintain an orderly class with regard to student behavior; both in the classroom and on school groundsCreate a clean, orderly and beautiful classroom environmentOutreach/Community RelationsParticipate in community and school-wide eventsMeet with prospective parents and studentsProvide prospective students with the opportunity to visit the classPhysical Demands:Frequent: Sitting, walking, standing, conversing, listening, reading, writing, close visual work.Occasional: Lifting and CarryingInfrequent: Pushing and PullingMaximum Weights: Lift 25 lbs. /Carry 25 lbs. Bonding and/or Testing Required: Clear TB Test, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance CSCE is an equal opportunity employer. CSCE employs staff of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religious affiliation, actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition where the latter do not impair job performance with reasonable accommodations, and accords them all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to and made available to staff at the school. CSCE will not discriminate on the basis of any of the above factors, nor any basis prohibited by law.Preliminary or Clear CA Teaching CredentialRefer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.