| Teach with us at The San Francisco School! Come cultivate + celebrate the intellectual, imaginative + humanitarian promise of each student. **Please do NOT apply using this NAIS website. See below for application instructions** Position Available: Lower School Head Teacher for 3rd Grade Starts August 20, 2021 - One 100% FTE position We seek a team member with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or a subject area field who is: - Eager to implement lessons based on SFS Mission and SFS Educational Philosophy
- Passionate about and enjoys working with children
- Ready to collaborate on a teaching team
- Ready to assure students are joyfully engaged
- Responsible, adaptable, creative, flexible, and takes initiative
- A talented, student-centered + inspiring educator
- A culturally competent, engaged community member
- An excellent communicator
- Reflective and committed to growth-mindset
- Trained or experienced with Contexts for Learning Mathematics and Writers Workshop (a plus but not required)
The Core of the Work: - Plan and manage a dynamic classroom environment where all students feel seen and valued
- Collaborate with Lower School colleagues to assure coherence, relevance and vibrancy of program
- Work with Learning Specialist for appropriate accommodations and differentiation for all learners
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians via emails, calls and ParentSquare posts, including and at minimum three conferences across the year
- Supervise and support inclusive + fair play
- Maintain fluency with technology and digital citizenship
- Continue to develop relevant professional knowledge and skills, particularly as related to academic and cultural competencies
About Us: The San Francisco School: An independent school, pre-K through eighth grade, with a commitment to a multicultural + inclusive community. The San Francisco School embraces San Francisco’s ethnic, cultural + economic diversity. Our progressive approach to education encourages children to develop self-reliance, strong academic skills, creativity, + a sense of social justice. They graduate academically prepared, inquisitive, courageous, + eager for the challenges ahead. We are committed to increasing staff diversity, both to reflect the high value SFS places on multicultural understanding + for the direct benefit of each student. How to Apply: If you are ready to join us, send a single document (pdf) with your letter of interest, resume + 3 references to: jobs@sfschool.org. Also include how you heard about this position.
For more information see us at www.sfschool.org or call us at 415.239.5065
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