August 2026-January 2027

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.

Job Summary:

Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as child development and literacy skills; be highly motivated,, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with second graders, flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative. 

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 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
• Mentor an associate teacher by providing opportunities for learning by doing and constructive, growth-oriented feedback
• 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 the Director of Communications to post on social media
• Support school-wide events, including evening and weekend events,  such as  Back to School Night, math mornings, and admissions events, 
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips

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:

• SB 848 Reference Checks
• Livescan Background
• US Employment eligibility
• TB Clearance certificate

Must Demonstrate:

• At least two years of experience teaching at the elementary level
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience with differentiating instruction and creating a classroom environment that supports a range of learners
• Passion for working and developing positive relationships with a diverse group of early elementary students
• Openness to and interest in Quaker philosophy
• Collaborative and creative team player
• Demonstrated knowledge of current research around teaching and learning, and a desire for continued professional growth
• Experience with communicating and fostering positive and proactive partnerships with a diverse group of families
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusivity

Preferred Qualities:

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and/or an advanced degree in Education
• Training in Responsive Classroom, Fundations, Bridges in Mathematics, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s Workshop
• Language skills in Spanish

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.

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