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Elementary School Teacher (Kindergarten)

Young World Physical Education, Gilroy, CA, United States


Elementary School Teacher (Kindergarten)
Gilroy Unified School District Las Animas Elementary School - Gilroy, California

Job Details
Job ID:

5657745

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026

Job Description
This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year

JOB TITLE:

TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

JOB PURPOSE:

The job of elementary teacher is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/ outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectation, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.

Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

Experience Required: Prior job related experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.

Skills:

to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.

Knowledge:

of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Abilities:

to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near-far visual acuity/depth perception/ accommodation/field of vision.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Gilroy Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Paul Winslow, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 7810 Arroyo Circle, (669) 205-4000, paul.winslow@gilroyunified.org.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$69,898 to $123,207 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

Patti Jolly , Recruiter

District Office

Email: patricia.jolly@gilroyunified.org

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