Elementary Teacher

La Scuola International School • East Palo Alto

La Scuola International seeks experienced and passionate Elementary School teachers for the upcoming school year.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment.

The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Designing, planning & implementing appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB-PYP guidelines;

• Setting educational and developmental goals for the children, both as a group and individually;

• Preparing the environment (indoor and outdoor) so as to support the educational objectives/goals;

• Establishing and maintaining a personal connection with each parent, child's family;

• Communicating with parents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education (or equivalent area of study) and / or California Teaching Credential; Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching in K-8 grade level, preferably in a Language Immersion, Reggio Emilia and / or and International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited school; or 5+ years experience working with children; Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency.

Use this link to apply: https://smrtr.io/shjjb

Start Date: 8/1/2025