Teach with us at The San Francisco School!

Come cultivate + celebrate the intellectual, imaginative + humanitarian promise of each student.

Position Available:

2nd Grade Co-Head Teacher (50%) + K-4 Lower School STEAM Specialist (50%)

Combines to one 100% FTE position

Starts August 7, 2020

We seek a team member who is:

• Eager to implement lessons based on SFS Mission and SFS Educational Philosophy
• Passionate about and enjoys working with children
• Ready to collaborate on teaching teams
• Excited about designing and conducting integrated, engaging, and inclusive STEAM programming experiences
• Ready to assure students are joyfully engaged
• Responsible, adaptable, creative, flexible, and takes initiative
• A talented, student-centered + inspiring educator
• A culturally competent, engaged community member
• An excellent communicator
• A stand-up comedian or at least has a good sense of humor

The Core of the Work:

• Plan and manage a dynamic classroom environment where all students feel seen and valued
• Collaborate with Lower School colleagues to assure coherence, relevance and vibrancy of program
• Work closely with Lower School colleagues and the Director of Design, Engineering, and Technology to integrate STEAM skills and concepts into existing projects and work to develop new ones.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians
• Supervise and support inclusive + fair play
• Maintain fluency with technology and digital citizenship
• Continue to develop relevant professional knowledge and skills, particularly as related to academic and cultural competencies

About Us:

The San Francisco School:  An independent school, pre-K through eighth grade, with a commitment to a multicultural + inclusive community.  The San Francisco School embraces San Francisco’s ethnic, cultural + economic diversity.  Our progressive approach to education encourages children to develop self-reliance, strong academic skills, creativity, + a sense of social justice. They graduate academically prepared, inquisitive, courageous, + eager for the challenges ahead.

We are committed to increasing staff diversity, both to reflect the high value SFS places on multicultural understanding + for the direct benefit of each student.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to join us, send a single document by February 25th, 2020 with your letter of interest, resume + 3 references to: jobs@sfschool.org.

For more information see us at www.sfschool.org or call us at 415.239.5065