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Salary Range $64,000 - $140,000, depending upon experience and education
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Preschool Head Teacher
Reports To: Director of Preschool Job Status: 100% FTE (Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift) Compensation: Salary Range $64,000 - $140,000, depending upon experience and education Start Date: August 5, 2026
OVERVIEW
The San Francisco School is an independent Preschool–8th grade school dedicated to a multicultural and inclusive community. Our progressive approach to education encourages children to develop self-reliance, solid academic skills, creativity, and a commitment to social justice. As a Preschool Head Teacher, you will help cultivate and celebrate the intellectual, imaginative, and humanitarian promise of each student in a collaborative, supportive environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Preschool Head Teacher will be:
A passionate, compassionate, and energetic guide for students
A designer of engaging learning experiences for whole and small groups as well as individual children
Adept at creating and delivering social-emotional instruction
Experienced guide of student behavior with patience and support
A facilitator of safe, joyful classroom and outdoor activities
Proficient in developmentally-appropriate assessment
Skilled at collaborating and guiding a teaching assistant team
A culturally competent, engaged community member
An excellent communicator with parenting adults and colleagues
Encouraging with a positive attitude with students and colleagues
Full of initiative
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (or similar field of study)
Minimum of 12 ECE credits
5 years of classroom experience
Knowledge of the developmental stages of 3-6-year-old children
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or inquiry-based training
Ability to react quickly to the needs of children; lift and assist students (up to 40 lbs); lift and move classroom equipment (up to 20 lbs); and perform essential functions in the classroom.
Eagerness to implement learning experiences based on the SFS Mission and Educational Philosophy.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing a letter of interest, résumé, educational philosophy, and references to: jobs@sfschool.org. In accordance with SB848, we are now required to collect the reference information for all educational institutions you have worked at, regardless of whether they are on your resume. If you have worked at fewer than four educational institutions, please provide other professional references. Fingerprinting, background clearance, and TB testing required.
The San Francisco School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.