Lower School (K-4) Associate Teacher

San Francisco Friends School • San Francisco, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Friends School (SFFS) is seeking passionate individuals to join their caring and welcoming professional community as Lower School Associate Teachers. This role is designed for those newer to teaching, offering 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. The Associate Teacher program is a two-year commitment, with teachers typically paired with a single classroom/grade for a year, and potentially a new pairing in the second year to broaden their perspective. The Associate Teacher works alongside lead classroom teachers and specialist teachers to support the academic and social developmental needs of students in grades K-4. This collaborative team teaching approach allows for low student-teacher ratios, small-group instruction, and individualized attention.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Student teaching experience or classroom experience with children in K-4
• 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

• Close collaboration on curriculum development, assessments and reporting, and student portfolios.
• Clear communication with parents/guardians.
• Committee involvement.
• Attendance at all special events and field trips.
• 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.
• Attending Back to School Night and other curriculum-focused evening events.
• Supervising students at recess, carpool, lunch, etc.
• Chaperoning field trips (K-4) and overnight outdoor education trips (grades 3-4).
• Participating in assemblies and other special events.
• Serving on committees and working groups, as needed.
• Opportunities to co-lead affinity groups, serve in the student admissions process, and/or coach a sports team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance and AD&D
• Long-term disability insurance
• Matching 403b
• Generous paid time off, including personal time, academic vacations, and sick leave
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level