Long Term Substitute Associate Teacher in Early Elementary (K-1)

San Francisco Friends School•San Francisco, CA

17d

About The Position

100% FTE, April 6, 2026 to June 12, 2026 Reports to Lower School Head 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 . At San Francisco Friends School, we believe that students thrive when they are immersed in both the joy and the challenge of learning. Our philosophy is clear: we offer an academically rigorous program rooted in a progressive approach and Quaker values that is intellectually engaging, purposeful, and affirming of the spirit of each child. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching students in grades K-8 and resonate with our Friends School mission to join our caring and welcoming professional community. Job Summary The Lower School Associate Teacher is a respected professional in our community. They work together with lead classroom teachers and our specialist teachers to meet a wide range of academic and social developmental needs of students in grades K-4. For those newer to teaching, our approach provides a hands-on opportunity to collaborate with experienced mentor teachers on all aspects of classroom life and gain valuable professional development in a supportive setting. In turn, the Associate Teacher/mentor pairing allows SFFS to provide a collaborative team teaching approach that allows for low student-teacher ratio, small-group instruction, and individualized attention. Responsibilities include close collaboration on curriculum development, assessments and reporting, student portfolios, clear communication with parents/guardians, committee involvement, and attendance at all special events and field trips. Through teaching, observing, and collaborating with other teachers, an Associate Teacher plays a vital role in all aspects of school life, gaining valuable experience in the following areas, including but not limited to: Preparing for, planning, and leading some whole group, small group and individual activities and lessons Responding to individual student’s learning differences and implementing enrichment opportunities and support to achieve student goals Collaborating with Student Learning Services and Health & Wellness Team to meet the needs of individual learners Preparing for and participating in parent/guardian teacher conferences and report writing Participating in classroom preparation, organization, and logistical responsibilities Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that honors and nurtures each child’s intersectional identities Meeting with classroom teacher and teaching team regularly, as well as participating in weekly faculty meetings and professional development days Developing respectful relationships with students Managing daily parent/guardian communications, with supervision and feedback from mentor teacher Supervising students at recess, carpool, lunch, etc. Chaperoning field trips Participating in assemblies and other special events

Requirements

Must Demonstrate
Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with children
Desire to pursue a career in education
Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and growth mindset
Strong ability to work collaboratively
Openness to Quaker philosophy and the Friends School Mission
Employment Clearances required: SB 848 Reference Check Livescan Background US Employment eligibility TB Clearance certificate

Nice To Haves

Student teaching experience or classroom experience with children in K-2
Strong preference for individuals either in or considering credentialing and/or advanced degree programs in education
Knowledge of progressive pedagogy and facility with hands-on and project-based instruction
Language skills in Spanish
Is inspired to be an active and engaged member of the SFFS community

Responsibilities

Preparing for, planning, and leading some whole group, small group and individual activities and lessons
Responding to individual student’s learning differences and implementing enrichment opportunities and support to achieve student goals
Collaborating with Student Learning Services and Health & Wellness Team to meet the needs of individual learners
Preparing for and participating in parent/guardian teacher conferences and report writing
Participating in classroom preparation, organization, and logistical responsibilities
Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that honors and nurtures each child’s intersectional identities
Meeting with classroom teacher and teaching team regularly, as well as participating in weekly faculty meetings and professional development days
Developing respectful relationships with students
Managing daily parent/guardian communications, with supervision and feedback from mentor teacher
Supervising students at recess, carpool, lunch, etc.
Chaperoning field trips
Participating in assemblies and other special events