Lower School Teacher

Title of position:  Lower School Teacher

Job Class:  Full-time, exempt, academic-year

Reports to:  Head of  Lower School

Pay Range: $3,362.50 to $6,925.00 semi-monthly ($67,250 to $138,500 if annualized) (placement on scale based on relevant teaching experience).  This is a full-time, academic-year, exempt position.

Benefits include:  medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance of $50,000 subsidized at 100% for employees; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; matching 403b; generous time off benefits including personal time, academic vacations, and sick leave; professional development.

About San Francisco Friends School   
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. The school has vibrant and creative programs in the arts, service learning, technology, social justice, and social-emotional learning, as well as the core academic subjects. 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; 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 students.  

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

Essential functions of the role

• Collaborate with grade level team to plan and teach an integrated program, including literacy, writing, math, science and social studies
• Administer and analyze assessments to differentiate for a range of learners
• Collaborate with Developmental Services and outside support providers as necessary to promote student success
• Build community within the classroom and demonstrate clear and affirming classroom management
• Develop positive working relationships with students
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity
• Participate in Lower School committee work
• Co-write a bi-weekly newsletter about grade-level curriculum and activities; share students’ work with Director of Communications to post on social media
• Supervise students during lunch and recess
• Keep records to help support winter narrative writing and checklists. Complete in-take and late fall parent conference for each student, in addition to conducting more informal check-ins
• Understand and be committed to the school’s Quaker values and mission

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the elementary level
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Passion for working with elementary school students
• Openness to and interest in Quaker philosophy
• Collaborative and creative team player
• Demonstrated knowledge of current research around teaching and learning
• Highly comfortable working with emerging teaching and learning technologies
• Training in Responsive Classroom, Fundations, Contexts for Learning, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s Workshop, a plus 

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.

EEO Commitment:

Employment Clearances required:

• Livescan Background
• US Employment eligibility
• TB Clearance certificate
• COVID Vaccination status

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references, attention Amabelle Sze.