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 Ascension’s 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: $51,000.00 - $71,281.00 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.