About Sea Crest School 

Sea Crest is a JK-8 school of joyful learning and community. Located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, Sea Crest offers a high-quality, engaging educational experience that leverages our beautiful setting with a focus on marine and coastal connection. Our creative and collaborative educators believe in providing the best in innovative education to inspire and empower learners to engage curiosity, express creativity, act with compassion, and lead with courage. For almost 30 years, we have had the privilege of stewarding young minds and hearts through their journey of discovery, growth, and development. Our small class sizes support a personalized approach to instruction and the opportunity to develop strong connections with students. Our enrichment programs enable students to discover new interests and abilities in a supportive environment. Sea Crest graduates are: Inclusive, Thoughtful, Knowledgeable, Creative, and Articulate.

Sea Crest teachers are…

• Compassionate, student-centered educators with an understanding and appreciation of child development.
• Reflective, lifelong learners who pursue professional growth. 
• Skilled practitioners who differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students.
• Inspired educators who craft joyful and meaningful learning experiences.
• Effective collaborators and communicators who are committed to fostering strong partnerships with colleagues and families.
• Committed to celebrating diversity and cultivating equity and belonging for all students.  

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching: Maintain a safe, student-centered learning environment. Guide whole class, small group, and individualized instruction in English & Social Studies. Regularly monitor and assess student learning and growth to inform instruction using a variety of tools and means. Serve as the homeroom teacher for eighth-grade students.
• Curriculum Design: Plan a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that aligns with the school's mission and grade-level learning goals. Craft thoughtful, engaging units of study and PBL units designed to address the different learning styles of students in the class.
• Collaboration: Work with grade-level colleagues to ensure integration across subject areas. Consistently and clearly communicate with colleagues, administrators, and parents regarding student progress and any student issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to regular weekly faculty and Humanities team meetings.
• Collaboratively plan, organize, and conduct relevant projects and field trips.
• Supervise weekly recess duties.
• Attend and assist with assemblies and special events, some of which occur outside of normal school hours.
• Actively participate in all in-service and orientation days.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching credential or Master’s degree preferred
• Experience and training in Responsive Classroom, literacy and writing instruction at the middle school or high school level, and/or Project-Based Learning are desirable

About Sea Crest School

About Sea Crest School Sea Crest is a JK-8 school of joyful learning and community. Located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, Sea Crest offers a high-quality, engaging educational experience that leverages our beautiful setting with a focus on marine and coastal connection. Our creative and collaborative educators believe in providing the best in innovative education to inspire and empower learners to engage curiosity, express creativity, act with compassion and lead with courage. For 25 years, we have had the privilege of stewarding young minds and hearts through their journey of discovery, growth and development. Our small class sizes support a personalized approach to instruction and the opportunity to develop strong connections with students. Our enrichment programs enable students to discover new interests and abilities in a supportive environment. Sea Crest graduates are: Inclusive, Thoughtful, Knowledgeable, Creative, and Articulate. Sea Crest teachers are… Compassionate, student-centered educators with an understanding and appreciation of child development. Reflective, lifelong learners who pursue professional growth. Skilled practitioners who differentiate learning to... meet the needs of all students. Inspired educators who craft joyful and meaningful learning experiences. Effective collaborators and communicators committed to fostering strong partnerships with colleagues and families. Committed to celebrating diversity and cultivating equity and belonging for all students.

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