Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher

Maayan HaTorah Seeks a Half-Time Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher

2026–2027 School Year

Maayan HaTorah, a small, nurturing K–8 private Jewish day school in Lake Oswego, OR, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher for our blended Kindergarten/1st Grade classroom for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about supporting young children’s development academically, socially, and emotionally in a challenging, student-centered learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Elementary teaching experience required; teacher certification preferred

• Demonstrated ability to teach core academic subjects to students with varying developmental needs and learning styles

• Commitment to hands-on, engaging, joyful, and student-centered instruction

• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate as a member of a supportive learning community

• Classroom management skills to foster a positive, respectful classroom community in alignment with the Responsive Classroom approach

We offer:

• Small class sizes

• A collaborative and supportive faculty

• Opportunities for professional growth

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming a caring, creative educator who will continue to inspire a lifelong love of learning in our students.