Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks an experienced Upper Elementary Head Teacher to begin August 1, 2025.

If you are an educator interested in a key leadership role at a fully outdoor school that meets in Los Angeles area city parks, and are interested in curriculum development and design then this position is right for you.

This fully accredited Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC) school seeks an Upper Elementary Head Teacher for its sixth school year, August 2025 - June 2026.

Qualifications

Experience managing groups of facilitators/teachers
Experience in outdoor education
Experience in environmental and ecological education
Physical Ability to hike 4 - 5 miles per day
Multiple Subject credentials
Desire for School Leadership and administration
5 years teaching at the elementary level; Middle School experience preferred
Experience in project & inquiry-based learning, play based learning, constructivist pedagogy, Reggio Emilia philosophy
Experience with Social Emotional Learning and leadership
Experience in Curriculum Mapping and Design
Background knowledge in Los Angeles ecology and history preferred
Valid Driver's License required
Spanish speaker preferred

Responsibilities

Lead teacher for students ages 7 - 10
Ensure students are being assessed according to State Education Standards
Provide and manage supplies for students
Lead academic classes for students in different grade groups
Communicate progress with families and coordinate student achievement reporting
Mentor other teachers, providing advice on instruction, curriculum, feedback, and inspiration to staff
Work with teachers and administrators to provide students with the best learning experience
Facilitate positive and constructive communication between staff members
Create an overall positive, unique, inspiring, and caring elementary school community

Salary and Benefits

$65,000 - $75,000
Health and Dental

Job Tags

Outdoor, Work visa,

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Upper Elementary Head Teacher Job at CalWest Educators Placement, Los Angeles, CA

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