Substitute Teacher

San Francisco Friends School • San Francisco, CA

2d

About The Position

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 San Francisco 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.
Overview of Responsibilities
Substitute teachers demonstrate a potential to serve students in all grades K through 8 in various subjects where needed. This role reports to the Division Heads. Responsibilities will include the following:
Lead or support instruction across various grade levels as needed (either grades K-4 or grades 5-8)
Execute the teacher’s lesson plans and report back to the teacher any concerns or issues from the day
Offer social-emotional learning support for students and manage student and classroom behavior
Assist with various duties and provide support for teachers and students as needed
Accompany students and attend some specialist classes, as needed
Provide short-term coverage for Lead Teachers or Assistant Teachers, as needed
Collaborate with partner teacher and/or grade level team to ensure consistency of instruction and student expectations
Additional responsibilities may be considered based on individual interests and experience. We seek to staff our school with educators who are:
Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of their students and the overall school during these extraordinary times
Take initiative, and have an interest in Quaker educational pedagogy
Inspired to develop creative problem-solving skills and be active and engaged members of the SFFS community.

Requirements

• Student- and learning-centered
• High EQ (emotional intelligence)
• Familiar with behavior management and conflict resolution for students K-8
• Highly comfortable working with educational technology
• Experience in a variety of teaching methods
• Highly collaborative and creative
• Excellent communicator
• Flexible

Responsibilities

• Lead or support instruction across various grade levels as needed (either grades K-4 or grades 5-8)
• Execute the teacher’s lesson plans and report back to the teacher any concerns or issues from the day
• Offer social-emotional learning support for students and manage student and classroom behavior
• Assist with various duties and provide support for teachers and students as needed
• Accompany students and attend some specialist classes, as needed
• Provide short-term coverage for Lead Teachers or Assistant Teachers, as needed
• Collaborate with partner teacher and/or grade level team to ensure consistency of instruction and student expectations

What This Job Offers

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