First Grade Classroom Teacher

First Grade Teacher – Van Avery Prep

Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

What We Offer

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

• FSA/HSA options

• 401(k) with company match

• Student tuition remission

• Continued education savings through our university partners

• Paid holidays and sick days

About the Role

As a First Grade Teacher at Van Avery Prep, you will guide young learners through a foundational year of academic and personal growth. You will create an engaging, structured classroom where students build confidence, independence, curiosity, and essential skills across literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

In this role, you will design and deliver differentiated, standards-aligned instruction that meets students where they are and helps them advance. Through explicit teaching, purposeful practice, collaborative learning, and meaningful projects, you will help students strengthen foundational reading and writing skills, develop mathematical reasoning, and become thoughtful, responsible members of the classroom community.

You Will…

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across first-grade language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies

• Build foundational literacy through explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing

• Develop students’ mathematical understanding through number sense, operations, problem-solving, and opportunities to explain their reasoning

• Create meaningful learning experiences that connect concepts across subjects and encourage curiosity, collaboration, and active participation

• Differentiate instruction, materials, and support to meet varying academic needs, learning styles, and levels of readiness

• Establish clear classroom routines and use positive, developmentally appropriate classroom management practices

• Assess student progress, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction based on learning needs

• Communicate consistently with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, accomplishments, and areas for continued growth

• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and school leadership to support a cohesive and enriching student experience

• Maintain an organized classroom, supervise students responsibly, and follow all school policies and health and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited institution

• California teaching credential preferred

• Prior experience teaching first grade, kindergarten, or another early elementary grade preferred

• Strong knowledge of foundational literacy, early writing development, elementary mathematics, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices

• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and levels of readiness

• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership

• Commitment to creating an inclusive, academically engaging classroom that supports student confidence, independence, and a love of learning

• Ability to pass a state and federal background check