Elementary General Studies Teacher

School Overview 

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School is a K-6 independent Jewish Day School located on the Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue campus in Encino, California. The school was founded in 1978 by nationally renowned Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis z"l, and established to provide both a stellar General Studies and Judaic studies curriculum. Rabbi Schulweis believed that school should be a place where students grapple with questions and issues cultivating their critical thinking and learning to take action to make the world a better place. He believed this should be done in an environment that fostered strong Jewish values and active involvement in Jewish experiences and community. 45+ years later, the school stands true to the original mission as a forward- thinking learning environment, linking traditional Jewish values and teaching to modern-day decision making and action, all within a vibrant and nurturing Jewish community. 

Position Summary
VBS Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated General Studies Teacher for a full-time exempt position for the 26-27 school year. The ideal candidate is an experienced elementary educator who brings creativity, collaboration, and a student-centered approach to their teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction in language arts, math, and social studies
  
  
• Collaborate with a teaching partner and/or assistant to support differentiated learning and classroom management
  
  
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports academic, social-emotional, and physical growth
  
  
• Regularly assess student progress and provide targeted, individualized support as needed
  
  
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, colleagues, and administrators in verbal and written forms
  
  
• Participate actively in grade-level team planning, faculty meetings, and professional development opportunities
  
  
• Integrate schoolwide values and themes into classroom instruction, and collaborate with specialists to create interdisciplinary learning experiences
  
  
• Utilize meaningful technology to support learning and maintain an up-to-date class webpage
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related field
  
  
• Valid teaching credential
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a lead elementary classroom teacher
  
  
• Proficiency with educational technology and supporting a 1:1 device program (iPads/Chromebooks)
  
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  
  
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to fostering a warm, student-centered classroom environment