First Grade Teacher
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Job Location:
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 51000 - 71281
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Ascension Lutheran School
Position Description
January 2026
Position Title:First Grade Teacher
Reports To: School Principal
Summary
The First Grade Teacher will create a quality first grade program full of nurturing caring and community for all students and will focus specifically on creating a sense of belonging in a Christ-centered community. The First Grade Teacher will demonstrate proficiency in the California Standards will provide curriculum instruction and a learning environment aligned with California Content Standards. The teacher will provide an age-appropriate curriculum along with play based educational programs for students in first grade preparing them for second grade.
This is a full time exempt position for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited To:
- Provides a caring nurturing environment where every child feels loved.
- Implements the mission goals objectives policies and course of study of the school.
- Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students to assist them in transitioning to first grade.
- Provides instruction in all curricular areas including English language arts English language development mathematics history/social science science visual/performing arts physical education health utilizing the California Content Standards in each area.
- Maintains appropriate standards of classroom behavior using behavioral management techniques and strategies that promote citizenship and socially positive outcomes in students; establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect; plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning.
- Plans develops and utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies appropriate to the instructional level of students.
- Delivers instruction in a variety of ways and modalities including whole-class individual and small group and play settings in order to adapt learning to the needs of students of varying interests and abilities.
- Collaborates with colleagues to plan and deliver articulated and consistent curriculum that promotes evidence-based student learning.
- Consults with Ascensions Resource Teacher special education teachers and other personnel to provide appropriate instructional programs and modifications for special needs students based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records; communicates counsels and collaborates with school personnel parents and school support staff about student performance.
- Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student progress and interpret the school program.
- Administers analyzes reports and utilizes student assessments as prescribed by the school to provide an appropriate instructional program for all students.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards interest centers etc. that reflect units of study.
- Keeps current on work email website communications and technological proficiencies.
- Effective use of technology integration strategies and multiple technologies into curriculum and instructional practices across content areas.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of: Common Core State Standards/ Curriculum Frameworks and knowledge of principles theories methods techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary level students.
- Current California Teaching Credential (multi-subject preferred)
To Apply Please Submit:
- Copies of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Reference
- Letter of Interest
- CBEST Passing Scores
Pay: $51000.00 - $71281.00 per year based on qualifications and experience
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Environment
Teachers work in classrooms as well as school playgrounds gymnasiums and parking lots. Outdoor environments may include inclement weather. Position can require periods of standing and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Evaluation
Evaluation will take place at the end of the first three months of employment and in the spring of each school year.
Compensation: $51000.00 - $71281.00 per year
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Located in Thousand Oaks, California, Ascension Lutheran School has provided private academic excellence and Christ-centered teachings for families across the Congo Valley for grades TK through Middle School.
