Job Title: First Grade Teacher
Position: Full Time, Onsite, Exempt
Location: Campbell, CA
School Type: Private, Independent (Jr. Kindergarten 8th Grade)
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Old Orchard School, an independent private school in Campbell, CA, is seeking an experienced and passionate First Grade Teacher to join our school for the 2025-26 school year. We are looking for a well-qualified educator who:
- Loves teaching young learners and uses best practices to foster both academic and social-emotional growth.
- Creates a joyful, engaging classroom that encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Collaborates with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and enriching elementary experience across primary grades.
- Communicates clearly in writing and when speaking with students, colleagues, and parents / guardians.
- Is eager to work in a warm and collegial school setting.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum & Instruction
- Oversee day-to-day life in First Grade, including instruction in all core academic subjects, working with specialist teachers, and looking after the well-being and personal growth of each student.
- Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, hands-on curriculum aligned with best practices in elementary education.
- Differentiate instruction to support the needs of all learners.
- Use assessments to evaluate progress and adjust instruction accordingly for the class and for individual students.
- Plan and supervise field trips and activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Classroom Environment
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured learning space where students feel supported and encouraged.
- Establish clear and inclusive expectations and routines that promote independence and responsibility.
Communication & Collaboration
- Work closely with primary grade colleagues to integrate learning across subjects and grade levels.
- Maintain open, proactive communication with school leadership and with parents / guardians regarding student milestones, progress and growth.
- Provide timely feedback through email, assessments, conferences, and report cards, and write weekly newsletters informing families what is happening in the class.
Professionalism & Growth
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational research and best practices.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional learning communities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education (or a closely related field).
- Four or more years teaching First Grade as the lead teacher in a full-time, in-person school setting.
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (strongly preferred).
- Experience with education technology and digital tools and the ability to integrate them into instruction and use them for communication, assessments, student reports.
- A flexible, collaborative, and enthusiastic mindset.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to supervise and monitor students indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to stand for up to 80-percent of the school day, including sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling as needed.
- Ability to move classroom and school materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to work indoors with artificial light for up to 80-percent of the day, and to work with computer screens.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary Range: $70,000 $100,000 annually (higher range for highly qualified candidates with extensive classroom experience.)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off & sick days
- Supportive school community with opportunities for professional growth
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply, submit the following as PDF documents:
- A current professional resume highlighting relevant teaching experience.
- Cover letter detailing candidate's interest in this position and approach to teaching.
- Additional materials (optional but encouraged), such as lesson plans, certifications, or skills that are relevant to working in a school environment (language skills, hobbies, other school interests.)
Send materials to: Jobs@OldOrchardSchool.com
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ABOUT OLD ORCHARD SCHOOL
Old Orchard is a private, independent school serving Jr. Kindergarten through 8th Grade in Campbell, CA. Since 1973, we have provided a warm, supportive learning environment where students are challenged academically while encouraged to explore the arts, technology, and extracurriculars. We value colleagues who are intellectually curious, flexible, and collaborative—and who love working with kids!
Old Orchard School is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.