8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher

 

Presidio Hill School

San Francisco, CA

 

Job Title: 8th Grade Math & Science Teacher & Middle School Advisor

Status:               Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Head of School

Start Date:         August 2025

 

School Description

Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco and serves a diverse population of approximately 215 students enrolled in transitional kindergarten to 8th grade, with a faculty and staff of approximately 45 people. Established in 1918 by artist-educator-activists Helen Salz and Flora Arnstein, Presidio Hill School is the oldest continuously operating progressive school in California, with a mission and deep history connected to social justice. Our new 8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher will have demonstrated passion and experience teaching middle school math and science and working with students and a school community that explicitly strives to be inclusive.

Presidio Hill offers its students a challenging, project-based curriculum that attends to their intellectual and social-emotional needs, and prepares them to be agents of positive social change. Guided by a skilled and caring faculty, students learn to be confident and curious, to be creative problem solvers, and independent, critical thinkers. Learning at PHS is collaborative and active. We place great value on the arts as both an academic discipline and an essential element of a meaningful life. Situated on the edge of the Presidio, our school takes full and frequent advantage of the park’s 1500 acres; whether they are studying science, art, social studies, or literature, the Presidio is a rich and vital “classroom” to our students.

Our vibrant, diverse, and supportive community allows students to explore their unique voices, traits, and talents; our emphasis on the importance of community and justice encourages students to develop self-awareness, personal character, resilience, and an understanding of their role as stewards of the planet and citizens of the world.

Presidio Hill School seeks a faculty and staff that reflects the broad range of diversity in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our school is strongly committed to promoting cultural competency in all interactions and programs. Invested in the growth, happiness, and preparation of our teachers, we provide generous support for their professional development.

Position Description

Presidio Hill School seeks a full-time 8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher to begin August 2025. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of middle school-aged children, progressive education, and anti-bias teaching practices. Candidates will ideally have prior experience as a middle school math and science teacher. The 8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher will be expected to build an engaging math and science program and to scaffold and differentiate lessons and experiences for students as needed, creating a program that meets the needs of a wide variety of learners. Given that PHS utilizes aspects of Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs in order to support positive student behavior, candidates with experience in these areas are preferred.

The PHS 8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher also serves as a middle school advisor for a small group of students. Advisor responsibilities include a twenty-minute morning meeting with a small group of advisees and other related student support.

In addition to creating and maintaining a vibrant math and science program, providing excellent instruction and inspiration, and maintaining effective communication with colleagues, parents, and students, the 8th Grade Math & Science (STEM) Teacher is expected to contribute to the greater PHS community through work on various committees and school events. PHS teachers and all faculty work closely with each other and collaborate and engage in a positive manner; excellent interpersonal skills are a necessity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Establish a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel comfortable taking risks through self-discovery, collaboration, and community engagement
Design and deliver curriculum and instruction as appropriate to grade level(s).
Collaborate with teachers to design integrated curriculum with cultural competency, skills-proficiency, and positive peer collaboration at the center
Seek professional development resources, training, and experiences in order to enhance professional knowledge and skills
Supervise recess and lunch duties
Serve as a student advisor to a small group of middle school students
Attend and supervise students at least once per year in a 1-3 night overnight trip
Secondary Responsibilities:

Facilitate or co-facilitate once/week elective class for several sessions per year
Facilitate or co-facilitate middle school life skills classes, clubs, or affinity spaces (with the support of school counselor or others)
Attend limited number of evening or weekend school events

Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences

Experience working in a multicultural environment
Knowledge of Progressive Education
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Presidio Hill School
3-5 years teaching experience preferred
Specific experience using technology to support teaching and learning including Google docs and Google calendar, iPads and iOS.
Instructional experience with varied pedagogical approaches
Good humor, energy, a passion for teaching, and a love of learning
Experience and/or interest in supervising students on short overnight trips
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
A Bachelor’s degree. Teaching credential preferred.
Experience with DESMOS and Connected Math Project curriculum preferred

 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information for two to three references, and/or letters of reference via email (with 8th Grade Math & Science Teacher in the subject line) to Lisa Jeli, Head of School at lisa@presidiohill.org Interested candidates should send the above information by no later than April 30, 2025.

Expected salary range, dependent  upon education, credentials, and experience is $70,327––$127,126. A generous benefits package is provided.

To learn more about PHS, please visit our website