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Position: Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Status: Full-time exempt; Starting January 5, 2021

The executive assistant will be the first line of communication between the head of school and the wider community, providing confidential, consistent, positive, and professional support. Candidates should possess excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills. Candidates need to be able to manage projects, organize and analyze data, follow through on agenda items, and keep track of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience as an executive assistant to a high level administrator or corporate executive.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent technical skills: google docs, project management software, presentation tools.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and prepare data for reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to learn and use relevant and new technology.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Ability to work remotely two - three days a week if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support the school’s mission.
• Organize and review daily priorities and long term projects for the head of school.
• Schedule, maintain, and confirm the head of school’s appointments and calendar activities.
• Edit the head of school’s letters, blogs, and newsletters.
• Make travel arrangements for the head of school.
• Manage expenses for the head of school’s budget.
• Assist the head of school with work and events related to the board of trustees.
• Provide support for the Board Chair.
• Communicate and collaborate extensively with the administrative leadership team, the board, staff, faculty, parent leaders, partners, consultants, and the public.
• Attend Board and leadership team meetings, record meeting minutes, and track agenda items.
• Assist in planning campus-wide events.
• Compile information as requested, formatting reports, graphs, tables, records, and presentations.
• Provide project management for administrative team initiatives.

 

About 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 415 students

• Located in the heart of SF in the Western Addition neighborhood

• SF Day devotes a significant amount of time and resources to seek and support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Ready to Join SF Day?

SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. 

To Apply

Please apply online with a cover letter and current resume. No phone calls, please. Download a pdf here. 

Apply Now

Position: HR Generalist
Status: Full-time exempt; 2020-21 School Year

We are seeking a talented individual to join our administrative team.

Are you...

• An avid lover of all things HR?
• The kind of person that loves data and using different systems?
• A person that loves working with people?
• An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
• An engaged and inclusive community member eager to partner with colleagues? 

Yes? Then read on!

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' experience across a wide range of Human Resource responsibilities which would include recruiting, employee relations, HRIS management, payroll processing, compensation and benefits management.

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolutions skills.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS systems, experience with ADP preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in primary education preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• A SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification desired.

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the staff and faculty of San Francisco Day School.  Primarily responsible for the day-to-day HR and benefit management functions of the school, the HR Generalist will be responsible for the following areas:

Compensation and benefits 

• In conjunction with senior Generalists, shepherd the annual employment agreement process ensuring agreements are updated and delivered to the appropriate staff and faculty; tracking final approval and signatures for each new contract year.
• Manage annual benefits open enrollment process and new hire enrollments and terminations.
• Manage relationship with insurance broker.
• Work closely with TIAA on 403(b) plan management, including but not limited to participating in the school’s retirement plan committee and managing the annual audit of the plan.
• Manage quarterly reporting and submissions of the SFHCSO.
• Work closely with employees that need to navigate leaves of absence, including help with understanding disability and other state and local benefits. 

Backup Payroll Processing

• Backup for process of semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Backup for reconcile of monthly time and attendance and time off accruals.
• Backup for process of 403B payroll contributions with TIAA in a timely manner.
• Backup for monthly payroll deductions including commuter transit, Fit camp and Lunch meal plans. 

Talent Acquisition

• Work with managers on hiring plans, job descriptions and salary requirements, and assist in posting job advertisements and reviewing resumes in the applicant tracking system.
• Onboard new hires with appropriate documentation and conduct new hire trainings.

Employee Relations

• Mentor managers and senior Generalists on navigating employee relations issues and conflicts and provide training opportunities to management staff. Assist managers in creating clear documentation, guidance and follow through, especially when performance management plans are required.
• Respond to all employee complaints in a timely manner, in compliance with California and US employment law and SF DAY policies
• Work closely with insurance broker and legal counsel as needed regarding assisting employees on leave of absence requests, disability insurance payments and notifications.
• Oversee the publication and maintenance of the Employee policy handbook.
• Able to stay up to date on best practices in HR and employment practices.

 HRIS/Employee information management

• Responsible for overseeing the effective use of the ADP system.
• Responsible for reporting and providing necessary information for annual budgeting, benefits and financial audits.

Performance Management

• Working closely with the Head of School, CFO and other senior Generalists to develop and implement an annual employee performance review process, including training managers and staff on best practices in the process, recommending changes to evaluation process in conjunction with the Head of School.
• Assist managers with employee performance management and terminations.
• Assist senior Generalists with professional development tracking and documentation.

Other projects as assigned by the CFO

 

About 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 415 students

• Located in the heart of SF in the Western Addition neighborhood

• SF Day devotes a significant amount of time and resources to seek and support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Ready to Join SF Day?

SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. 

To Apply

Please apply online with a cover letter and current resume. No phone calls, please. 

Apply Now

Position: After School Program Staff
Status: Part-time; non-exempt; 2020-21 School Year
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (Due to potential COVID-19 related changes, exact hours in this role have not been determined).

We are seeking a flexible, responsible, and dynamic individual to join our community.

Are you...

• A passionate and compassionate role model?

• An effective communicator and thoughtful listener, both online and in person?

• An inclusive community member who sees and appreciates the diverse fabric of our city and community?

About After School Enrichment Program (AEP)

The After school Enrichment Program serves 100+ students each day between the hours of 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Our focus is to provide a safe space after school to allow children them the freedom to create, to explore their world through play in an opened ended way, and learn to become good community members. Our primary goal is to be a service to our community and help students transition between their school day and home. We are responsible for supporting students in their homework, service regular healthy snack and providing meaningful enrichment opportunities to help students continue to learn, develop and grow during after school hours.  

Position Summary

The After School Program Staff position is vital to supporting the students at San Francisco Day School when school is not in session. 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. This position is designed for someone with classroom or after school experience that is passionate about youth development and willingness to grow and develop programming.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)  
• Lesson planning experience  
• Ability to work with children and parents in a warm, confident, empathetic manner 
• Arrive on time to work  
• Be able to lift 20 pounds  
• Be able to stand outside for hours at a time  
• Experience working with children, preferably in a group setting 
• Must be fingerprinted  
• Obtain proof of TB test  
• A flexible, positive, and can-do attitude  
• Be willing to jump in wherever you are needed with enthusiasm  
• Ability to work in a loud, lively, fast paced environment

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains a safe and respectful classroom environment.   
• Create and implement lessons for students daily . 
• Monitor students in the AEP room, playground areas, and other areas of the school as assigned.   
• Communicates regularly with supervisor.  
• Assure student behavior is consistent with the school day expectations of stewardship, responsibility for one’s actions, respect for all, and being a caring member of the community.  
• Assist teachers with preventive discipline by explaining school rules to students and parents.   
• Assist in resolving student conflicts after school using principles and practices of Restorative Justice.  
• Communicate effectively with parents, families, and other SFDS after school staff members.   
• Observe health and safety regulations.   
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.   
• Uses consistent language and care as school day educators.   
• Setup and clean up classroom and play spaces.  
• Facilitates homework assistance activities that build upon school day curriculum objectives.  
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

About 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 415 students

• Located in the heart of SF in the Western Addition neighborhood

• SF Day devotes a significant amount of time and resources to seek and support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Ready to Join SF Day?

SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. 

To Apply

Please apply online with a cover letter and current resume. No phone calls, please. 

Apply Now

Position: Upper School Teacher (Grades 5-8)
Status: Full-time; 2020-21 School Year

Are you...

• A compassionate educator and role model that understands and enjoys teaching young adolescents?
• A curious and creative teacher excited to bridge intellect and imagination in the classroom?
• Passionate about working with variable learners and developing curriculum informed by Universal Design for Learning?
• Excited to learn, teach, and grow in a hands-on, 1:1 iPad learning environment that embraces design thinking?
• 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
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience and a strong curricular background
• Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning framework a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teach an upper elementary class of approximately 22 students; cover subject areas including language arts, social studies, and mathematics
• 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

About 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 415 students

• Located in the heart of SF in the Western Addition neighborhood

• SF Day devotes a significant amount of time and resources to seek and support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Ready to Join SF Day?

SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. 

To Apply

Please apply online with a cover letter and current resume. No phone calls, please. Download a pdf here.

Apply Now

Virtual & On-Campus Substitute Teacher
Full-time; 2020-2021 School Year

We are seeking a flexible, responsible, and dynamic individual to join our community and teaching team as a long-term substitute teacher.

Are you...

• A passionate and compassionate educator and role model?

• A responsible and creative educator ready to support in various grades and subject areas?

• An effective communicator and thoughtful listener, both online and in-person?

• An inclusive community member who sees and appreciates the diverse fabric of our city and community?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1-2 years of experience supervising and/or teaching children

• Technical proficiency with demonstrated experience with Zoom, Google Docs, and Google Classroom

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (students and colleagues) in a warm and empathetic manner

Primary Responsibilities

The long-term substitute teacher will be asked to support all grades (K-8) and all subjects. Their schedule will be consistent but the classes they will support will depend on staffing needs of the day. Current availability will be needed to support online distance learning, with future availability to transition to an on-campus role when students and faculty return to campus.  

You will need to be:

• Responsible for previewing the lesson (we will provide lesson plans) so you are as prepared as possible to teach

• Flexible and adaptable when plans (and tech) change 

• Responsive, communicative, and able to provide support

About 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 415 students

• Located in the heart of SF in the Western Addition neighborhood

• SF Day devotes a significant amount of time and resources to seek and support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Ready to Join SF Day?

SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. 

To Apply

Please apply online with a cover letter and current resume. No phone calls, please. Download a pdf here.

Apply Now