About Sea Crest School

Sea Crest is a place of joyful learning and connection. Our creative and collaborative community of 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. As a JK-8 school, we have the unique privilege of stewarding young minds and hearts through an amazing journey of discovery, growth and development. Our small class sizes support a more personalized approach to instruction and the opportunity to develop strong connections with students. Set in the heart of Half Moon Bay, Sea Crest offers a high-quality, engaging educational experience in a beautiful coastal setting.   

Sea Crest teachers are…

• Compassionate, student-centered educators with an understanding and appreciation of child development.
• Reflective, lifelong learners who pursue and inspire 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.  

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching: Maintain a safe, student-centered learning environment. Guide whole class, small group, and individualized instruction in reading, writing, word study, mathematics, social studies, science, and social-emotional learning for a class of lower school students. Regularly monitor and assess student learning and growth to inform instruction using a variety of tools and means.

• Curriculum Design: Plan a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that aligns with the school mission and grade-level learning goals. Craft thoughtful, engaging units of study 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 meetings.
• Collaboratively plan, organize, and conduct relevant field trips.
• Supervise weekly recess duty
• 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.