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- After School Program Leader
- Camp Leader
- Lead Teacher (Lower School, K-4)
- Learning Specialist (Upper School)
- Middle School 8th Grade English Teacher
- School Counselor
- Teaching Fellow, K-5
After School Program Leader
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
Position Summary
The After School Program Leader position is vital to supporting students on site at San Francisco Day School. This involves: regular lesson planning, delivering lessons to groups of students, supervising safe play, helping resolve student conflicts all while keeping our students and community safe.
Qualifications
- Has experience leading youth programs
- Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
- Lesson Planning Experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of students in an after school program setting
- Regular daily lesson planning
- Collaborate with teams to help design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic-based, experiential curriculum.
- Participate in all aspects of program throughout the day
- Foster a love of learning in every student
- Prepare and clean up spaces daily
- Maintain the safety of each student, supporting our health and safety guidelines while on or off campus.
This is a part-time position, M-F 2:00-6:00pm. Rate of pay is $18-20 per hour
Camp Leader
Join our team at SF Day! We are seeking a talented individual to join our teaching team.
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world. SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 400 students
- Located in the heart of SF
Are you…
- A compassionate role model?
- A curious and creative leader excited to bridge intellect and imagination in your camp classroom?
- An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
- An engaged and inclusive community member eager to partner with families, students, and colleagues?
Yes? Then read on!
Position Summary
The Camp Leader position is vital to supporting summer camp on site at San Francisco Day School. This involves: regular lesson planning, delivering lessons to groups of students, supervising safe play, helping resolve student conflicts and keeping our students and community safe.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- 1+ year of experience leading youth programs (after school or summer), experience with school age children in a classroom setting; or general experience with children in child care settings
- Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
- Lesson Planning Experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of up to 20 campers in age appropriate activities, games and projects related to various camp themes (language arts, science, sports, arts and crafts, etc.)
- Collaborate with teams to design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic-based, experiential curriculum
- Maintain the physical and emotional safety of each student while fostering student growth
- Facilitate conflict resolution between students
- Participate in all aspects of camp
- Foster a love of learning in every student
- Prepare and clean up camp spaces daily
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.
Lead Teacher (Lower School, K-4)
We are seeking a talented individual to join our teaching team at SF Day!
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 420+ students
- Located in the heart of SF
Are you…
- A compassionate educator and role model?
- A curious and creative teacher excited to bridge intellect and imagination in your classroom?
- Adept at designing curriculum around inquiry and project-based learning, with a deep understanding of and appreciation for social emotional learning?
- Excited to learn, teach, and grow in a 1:1 iPad learning environment?
- Willing to work with instructional coaches as part of a Professional Learning Community?
- An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
- An engaged community member eager to partner with families, students, and colleagues?
- Committed to growing your diversity, equity, inclusion work?
Yes? Then read on!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field, Master’s preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and a strong curricular background
- Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, taking attendance digitally, Microsoft Office and Google Suite (docs, sheets, drive, etc)
- Familiar with literacy programs such as Lucy Calkins Reader's/Writer’s Workshop and math curriculums such as New Perspectives (formerly Math in the City)
- Experience with Universal Design for Learning, Responsive Classroom, Restorative Justice frameworks a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of child development (developmentally appropriate teaching practices), culturally responsive, and responsible, pedagogy. The ideal candidate also possesses skills in innovative curriculum design in the K-4 grades. They are excited about collaborating with colleagues and mentoring a Teaching Fellow in the spirit of evolving their teaching practices and content and possess a continued commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with grade level team and lower school specialists to design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic/inquiry based, experiential curriculum
- Participate in all aspects of faculty life, including outdoor education and service-learning
- Foster a love of learning in every student
- Partner and regularly communicate with families to support and strengthen the home-school connection
- Must be able to work in-person with students
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.
Learning Specialist (Upper School)
Join our team at SF Day! We are seeking a talented individual to join our teaching team.
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world. SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 400 students
- Located in the heart of SF
We are seeking a talented individual to join our upper school teaching team as a learning specialist.
Are you…
- A curious and creative teacher excited to bridge intellect and imagination in the classroom?
- A compassionate and collaborative educator and role model for students and adults?
- Passionate about working with variable learners and developing curriculum informed by Universal Design for Learning?
- An enthusiastic community member eager to collaborate and build relationships?
Yes? Then read on!
Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with colleagues (classroom teachers, US learning specialist counterpart, US instructional coach, US counselor, and K-4 learning specialist team)
- Monitor the progress of students with identified learning differences, including advanced learners, assist in developing personalized learning plans, and oversee implementation of learning strategies so that all students can access the curriculum
- Partner closely with parents of students with learning differences to keep them informed of supports in place and students progress
- Assist teachers, families, and students in broadening their understanding of the learning process and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at SF Day
- Facilitate regular lunchtime/after-school study centers, team teach with faculty, teach study skills in daily afternoon learning lab to include flexible groups, whole-class, and small group instruction
- Consult with teachers, attend student support meetings and conduct student observations
- Participate in all aspects of faculty life, including advisory, electives, and student/community meetings. Additional responsibilities include active involvement in collaborative teacher meetings, supervisory duties, service learning, and outdoor education.
The Upper School Learning Specialist will be an active, integrated part of the K-8 learning specialist and upper school academic teams. They will partner with their Upper School learning specialist counterpart, the Upper School instructional coach, the Upper School counselor, the K-4 Learning Specialist team, and report directly to the Head of the Upper School. In addition to working closely with other teachers, they will monitor the progress of students with identified learning differences, assist in developing personalized learning plans, and oversee implementation of learning strategies in Upper School classrooms so that all students can access the curriculum. Learning Specialists at SF Day School assist teachers, parents, and students in broadening their understanding of the learning process and our implementation of Universal Design for Learning.
Direct services will include facilitating regular lunchtime/after school study centers, team teaching with faculty, and teaching study skills/learning strategies in the Upper School as part of Learning Labs to include flexible-groupings, whole-class, and small-group instruction. The Upper School Learning Specialist will consult with teachers through collaborative meetings in conjunction with the instructional coach, attend student support meetings and conduct observations of individual students who are identified as requiring additional supports. Also, this individual will attend parent meetings with the Head of the Upper School and/or Upper School instructional coach as part of the student-family partnership around learning support for students.
As a teacher in the Upper School, this individual may also serve as an advisor, facilitate an elective activity, and participate in various student and community activities. Additional responsibilities include active involvement in collaborative teacher meetings, supervisory duties, service learning, and outdoor education.
The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for working with variable learners and enjoys collaborating with colleagues and has a strong background in mathematics.
Qualifications:
- Masters and/or Graduate certification as a Learning Specialist, Resource, or Educational Therapist preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years teaching in a school setting (preferably upper elementary-8th grade)
- Experience working with adolescents with learning differences; knowledge of specific intervention/remediation/accelerated programs
- Strong background in mathematics and STEM-related curriculum
- Experience collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families
- Experience using assistive technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience developing/ collecting and maintaining an organized system of student-related data
To apply:
SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.
Please apply below with your resume, salary expectations, and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why your experience is appropriate for this position. No phone calls, please.
Middle School 8th Grade English Teacher
Full-time, Temporary (September - December 2022)
Join our team at SF Day! We are seeking a talented individual to join our teaching team.
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world. SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 400 students
- Located in the heart of SF
Are you…
- A compassionate educator and role model?
- A curious and creative teacher excited to bridge intellect and imagination in your classroom?
- Adept at designing curriculum around inquiry-based learning?
- Excited to learn, teach, and grow in a 1:1 iPad learning environment?
- Willing to work with instructional coaches as part of a Professional Learning Community?
- An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
- An engaged and inclusive community member eager to partner with families, students, and colleagues?
Yes? Then read on!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, Master’s preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and a strong curricular background
- Proficient technology skills including, but not limited, to Microsoft Office and Google Suite (docs, sheets, drive, etc), designing and presenting lessons with digital aids, and managing assignments, feedback, attendance, and grading digitally.
- Experience with Universal Design for Learning framework a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Ideal candidates should possess extensive knowledge of 8th grade English curriculum design that includes experience working in cross-curricular contexts and are comfortable collaborating with colleagues across teams. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including cultural competency skills and social justice.
Additional responsibilities:
- Teach hands-on, project-based English curriculum for middle school students
- Facilitate advisory for middle-school students
- Collaborate with teams to design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic-based, experiential curriculum
- Participate in all aspects of faculty life, including outdoor education and service-learning
- Foster a love of learning in every student
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Please apply online using the "Apply Now" button below.
School Counselor
We are seeking a talented individual to join our administrative support team at SF Day! SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 420+ students
- Located in the heart of SF (NOPA)
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our k-8 team as a counselor reporting to our upper and lower school division heads.
Are you...
- Keen to work in a fast-paced environment with children and adults?
- Highly organized and detail-oriented as well as relationship-centered?
- An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
- A responsible, creative, and flexible administrative assistant ready to support the school in various ways?
- A compassionate team player and role model?
- An inclusive community member who sees and appreciates the diverse fabric of our city and community?
- An engaged and inclusive community member eager to collaborate, partner, and support with families, students, and colleagues?
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have a firm grasp of cultural competency skills?
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in school counseling strongly preferred, clinical social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field with emphasis in education
- A minimum of 2 years’ supervised counseling experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ direct work in a school environment
- Knowledge of current principles, techniques, and objectives of school counseling, educational philosophy, and psychology; educational tests and research methods
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Participate in school-wide initiatives and professional learning opportunities focused on social emotional learning and wellness
- Participate in grade level coffees to provide parents/guardians information and guidance around tools and strategies to support social emotional growth of students from a developmental perspective
- Participate in Student Support Team process (Division Head, Instructional Coach, Learning Specialists) to review and support student academic and behavioral needs
- Consult with the division head and teachers regarding student support plans be available for student and family support meetings
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide educational, social, behavioral, and group counseling to students
- Design and co-teach SEL advisory program for grades 5-8 advisories
- Facilitate social groups as needed
- Participate in grade-level field trips and projects as needed
- Co-teach health education and life skills curriculum courses in grades 4-8
- Aid in the support of conflict-resolution, mediation, and decision-making - experience with Restorative Practices preferred
- Provide 1:1 student counseling and referral for services in consultation with the Division Head
- Develop and implement school-wide, grade-level, group, and individual behavioral support programs
DIVISIONAL
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide educational, social, behavioral, and group counseling to students in grades k-8
- Design and co-teach SEL advisory program for grades 5-8 advisories
- Facilitate social groups and clubs as needed
- Participate in grade-level field trips and projects as needed
- Co-teach health education and life skills curriculum courses in grades 5-8
- Aid in the support of conflict-resolution, mediation, and decision-making
- Provide 1:1 student counseling and referral for services in consultation with the Division Heads
- Develop and implement school-wide, grade-level, group, and individual behavioral support programs
- Have a strong desire to work with lower and middle school students.
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Please apply online via the apply now button below.
Teaching Fellow, K-5
We are seeking a talented individual to join our teaching team at SF Day!
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
SF Day Fast Facts
- Independent, co-educational school
- Founded in 1981
- Serving 420+ students
- Located in the heart of SF
Are you…
- A collaborative individual who could be a role model?
- Curious and creative, excited to learn how to bridge intellect and imagination in your classroom?
- Eager to learn about inquiry and project-based learning,
- Seeking to develop a deep understanding of and appreciation for social emotional learning?
- Excited to learn, teach, and grow in a 1:1 iPad learning environment?
- Willing to work with instructional coaches as part of a Professional Learning Community?
- An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
- An engaged community member eager to partner with families, students, and colleagues?
- Committed to growing your diversity, equity, inclusion work?
Yes? Then read on!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-2 years of experience supervising children
- Ability to work with multiple independent school constituents (students, parents, and colleagues) in a warm and empathetic manner
- Experience collaborating with a team of adults to reach a common goal
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates possess some knowledge of child development (developmentally appropriate teaching practices) and culturally responsive pedagogy. Ideal candidates are interested in supporting innovative curriculum design in the K-5 grades and are excited about collaborating with colleagues and being mentored by a Lead Teacher in the spirit of growing their teaching practices. They have a commitment to, and interest in, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Position Overview:
The role of a Teaching Fellow is a collaborative one. While the Lead Teacher shoulders the primary responsibilities for a class, both teachers plan together to deliver whole and small-group instruction across content areas.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participates actively in planning, teaching, and assessing student growth
- Attends and contributes to team and faculty meetings
- Supervise students in: recess, lunch, Specials classes, dismissal, etc.
- Supports parent-teacher conferences and report-writing
- Substitutes for the Lead Teacher in their absence
- Participates in school events such as field trips and outdoor education overnight
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Please apply online via the "Apply Now" button below) and in your cover letter please indicate the subject area or grade-level you are interested in.