Mandarin Elementary Teacher for 2026-27

Terra Marin • San Francisco, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Terra San Francisco School (TSFS) is a progressive Preschool-8th grade school committed to the personal and intellectual growth of its students. TSFS offers a challenging, innovative curriculum within a collaborative and supportive community. Teachers are central to the school's community, embodying its core values by fostering curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, open dialogue, and good humor. The school aims to recognize and honor each student's unique gifts, guiding them to become engaged learners, self-advocates, and stewards of the environment. TSFS is an independent, co-educational school located in scenic Mill Valley, north of San Francisco. A unique aspect of the program is that students and teachers spend two days each week outdoors in nature, led by a Nature Guide.

Requirements

• A passion for working with young people
• An openness to professional development and continuous learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A pleasant approach to work and, ideally, a sense of humor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or other Advanced degrees in Education and content area a plus, but not required.
• Experience in reading and phonics instruction, differentiated learning, backward planning, and creating performance assessments.
• Experience using the Project-Based Learning methodology
• Responsive Classroom Training

Responsibilities

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
• Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement
• Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (eg. duties)
• Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
• Communicate effectively with co-lead, students, families, and colleagues
• Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, PD opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed