Elementary Teacher Jobs in Garden Grove, CA

An Elementary Teacher plays a significant role in the elementary education sector by providing basic education to children typically aged between 5 and 12 years. They create lesson plans, teach students in various subjects such as Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and more. Elementary Teachers are responsible for assessing students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, tracking their progress, and nurturing their academic and social development. They often coordinate with parents, school administration, and other teachers to ensure a supportive learning environment for the students.

For this role, a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is required, and most states require Elementary Teachers to also hold a state-issued certification or license. Key skills required include patience, creativity, adaptability, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with different teaching strategies and methods as well as a solid understanding of child psychological development are also crucial. Prior to becoming an Elementary Teacher, one might assume roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, Substitute Teacher, or even a Tutor, providing a foundation of experience in educational settings.

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Elementary Teacher - Job #26 Open Pool

  • Norwalk, CA (11 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CA (11 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

PLEASE SEE JOB NOTICE - NOTE: YOU ARE APPLYING TO AN OPEN POOL. Staffing determinations are made throughout the summer and screening of applications will be ongoing until all needs are met. Should...

Elementary Teacher, STS. SIMON & JUDE SCHOOL, Huntington Beach

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Simon & Jude School in Huntington Beach seeks a full-time elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. View Job Description For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here...

Elementary Teacher 4th Grade - LOS

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Elementary Teacher 4th Grade - LOS Job Summary Under the direction of the site Principal, creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth...

Valley Charter Elementary School Teacher - TK

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Valley Charter Elementary School Teacher - TK Job Summary POSITION SUMMARY Valley Charter Schools (VCS) seeks experienced, driven, creative team players who believe in a constructivist,...

Visual And Performing Arts Itinerant Teacher Elementary

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

English Language Learners Authorization Valid California Driver's License Master's Degree or other advanced degree (preferred) Experience teaching, coaching, or directing performances with elementary...

2025 - 2026 4th Grade Elementary Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil....

Elementary School Teacher, Focus: Intervention Support (K-6) Repost

  • Whittier, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whittier, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 day ago

South Whittier School District See attachment on original job posting Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD, BCLAD, or English Learner AuthorizationOne year of successful teaching...

Elementary Teacher (Spanish/English Dual Immersion) SY 25-26

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

school Communicates on a regular basis with students and parents regarding the students progress Provides lesson plans when absent- creates emergency lesson plans on file in the office Uses a variety...

2nd Grade Teacher

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 6 days ago

2ND GRADE TEACHER $47,000 - $85,000 St. John Fisher School (Rancho Palos Verdes) POSTED 06/04/2025 EXPIRES 07/19/2025 DESCRIPTION Saint John Fisher School promotes academic excellence in a...

Teacher - Grade 3

  • Diamond Bar, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details...

Multiple Elementary Teachers, OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL, Newport Beach

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Our Lady Queen of Angels School in Newport Beach has several openings for full-time as listed below: Kindergarten Teacher 1st Grade Teacher 6th Grade Teacher 7th Grade...

Assistant Teacher-Elementary

  • Huntington Beach, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at Heritage Montessori, Huntington Beach as an Assistant Elementary Teacher!...

Bilingual (In- Spanish) Elementary Teacher 1st - 6th grade

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Orange County Educational Arts Academy See attachment on original job posting Email the following documents to ...: Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within the...

3rd Grade Teacher (St. Christopher School, West Covina)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's degree preferred). Current teaching credential or working toward certification. Previous teaching experience strongly preferred....

Elementary Teacher- Kinder

  • Orange, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Orange, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The Elementary Teacher provides a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in grades...

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