Lower School Lead Teacher – Fourth Grade

Keys School is seeking a Lower School Lead Teacher – Fourth Grade to join our Lower School community, with a flexible start date between January and March 2026.

Keys School (K–8, ~320 students) offers an inquiry-based education that nurtures academic, social-emotional, and identity development. Our teachers create engaging, student-centered classrooms where curiosity, empathy, and confidence thrive.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative educator with:

  • Experience teaching elementary grades (K–4)
  • A deep understanding of social-emotional learning and culturally responsive practice
  • A commitment to identity-conscious teaching and inclusive community building
    Strong communication, organization, and reflective teaching skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in education or related field
  • Five or more years of teaching experience
  • Familiarity with Singapore Math, Responsive Classroom, and Project-Based Learning

Salary: $90,000+ (depending on experience)

Start date: January–March 2026
Location: Palo Alto, CA

To apply, please send a cover letter, educational philosophy statement, résumé, and three references to jobs@keysschool.org.

Read the entire job description here.