Early Elementary Teacher

San Francisco Friends School, a K–8 Quaker school located in the Mission District of San Francisco, seeks an early elementary teacher for the school year 2025-2026 (mid-August through mid-June).

The San Francisco Friends School (SFFS), located in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco, educates K-8 students in the tradition of Quaker learning. By example and commitment, we hope to inspire all connected with our school to work together toward a peaceful and caring society. For further information about San Francisco Friends School’s beginnings, mission and philosophy, please visit our website at www.sffriendsschool.org.

The school seeks teachers who resonate with the Friends School mission, which provides an exemplary education in a community dedicated to problem-solving, service to others, simplicity, social justice, and quiet reflection. Our Quaker mission also compels us to create a diverse and inclusive community; we seek a person who will thrive and contribute to such a community, both within and beyond the walls of the school.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; show initiative; and have a sense of humor. Candidates should have a strong pedagogical background and be invested in collaborating with colleagues and working closely with early elementary-aged students.  

In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic candidate.

Essential functions of the role

• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management
• Collaborate with one’s grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning
• Collaborate with Student Learning Services and Counseling & Wellness teams as well as outside support providers as necessary to promote student success and wellness
• Administer and analyze assessments to differentiate for a range of learners
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians through formal reporting (progress reports and conferences) as well as more informal check-ins
• Co-write a bi-weekly newsletter about grade-level curriculum and activities; share students’ work with Director of Communications to post on social media
• Support school-wide events, including Back to School Night, math mornings, portfolio day, field day, and admissions events
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips

Qualifications

Must Demonstrate:

• At least two years experience teaching at the early elementary level
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Passion for working with early elementary school students
• Openness to and interest in Quaker philosophy
• Collaborative and creative team player
• Demonstrated knowledge of current research around early childhood teaching and learning
• Experience with fostering positive and proactive partnerships with families
• Develop positive working relationships with students
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of students and families
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusivity

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and/or an advanced degree in Education
• Training in Responsive Classroom, Fundations, Contexts for Learning Math, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s Workshop
• Language skills in Spanish, Cantonese

Physical requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Pay range:  $3,412.50 to $6,975.00 semi-monthly ($68,250 to $139,500 if annualized) (placement on scale based on relevant teaching experience)

Benefits include:  medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability insurance; matching 403b; and generous paid time off, including personal time, academic vacations, and sick leave; and professional development.

EEO Commitment:

The San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.  The school also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities; candidates who need accommodations in order to apply for this position should request an accommodation as part of the submission of interest.

Employment Clearances required:

• Livescan Background
• US Employment eligibility
• TB Clearance certificate

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references through Indeed.