Employment Opportunities

Please review the employment opportunities below. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Jilian Bar-or, Head of School at jbar-or@shalomschool.org.

Preschool Teacher

Shalom School's Preschool and Pre-k is NAEYC accredited and believes in fostering the emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each child. We are looking for qualified teachers to be part of our team.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Works well with a team of teachers
Loves and respects children
Interacts with children to support their emotional growth
Will be part of a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment
Uses observation techniques to record children's behaviors and skills, and maintain anecdotal records
Communicates well with families

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

6-12 core ECE units
6 months or more of teaching experience
Able/willing to run and play with children, as well as twist, bend, squat, lift, and carry
First Aid/CPR certified
Immunization and live scan clearance
Willing to attend after-hours staff development

Pay: $16-$22/hour, depending on experience

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and professional development opportunities

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Jilian Bar-or, Head of School at jbar-or@shalomschool.org.

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Shalom School is searching for enthusiastic, organized, and dependable elementary substitute teachers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for elementary education, demonstrated success in executing lessons, effective classroom management, and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and administration. Pay is $25/hour.

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or Associate’s Degree in an educational-related field
Experience working in an elementary school
Extensive experience administering and using assessments to guide instruction
Experience managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, responsive classroom management practices
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and appreciation for the benefits of working in a small, independent school
COVID vaccine (two-shot series and one booster)

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Jilian Bar-or, Head of School at jbar-or@shalomschool.org.

Instructional Support Teacher

Shalom School's Director of Curriculum and Instruction seeks an experienced educator to design, coordinate, and provide research-based specialized instruction and services to students with learning differences. The Instructional Support Teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining students’ individualized learning plans, evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional objectives; reviewing and interpreting educational testing; coaching teachers on differentiation and classroom interventions; managing the referral process to outside providers and public school services; and coordinating communication between students, parents, teachers, administrators, and service providers.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Has a thorough understanding of various special education needs and services and good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, a positive attitude, and strong collaboration skills.

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited institution is required, Special Education preferred; Master’s degree in Special Education is preferred
Appropriate state license or certification required (Special Education credential, preferred)
Minimum three years teaching experience
A valid California driver's license
Experience working with children with a wide range of learning differences
Experience with English Language Learners is preferred, but not required

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and professional development opportunities

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Jilian Bar-or, Head of School at jbar-or@shalomschool.org.