Careers

 2023-24 School Year

• COMING SOON! Head of Preschool and Lower School
• Longterm Substitute Spanish Teacher
  SFS seeks a talented, student-centered, and inspiring substitute to teach preschool and lower school Spanish to cover a maternity leave (mid-March to mid-June 2023). 
• Interim Spanish Teacher
  The School seeks a dynamic Spanish language and Latin cultural specialist to teach preschool and lower school Spanish during the 2024-25 school year.
• Futsal Coach
  SFS seeks a team member with experience in playing or coaching futsal to organize and lead practices for 6-8th grade student athletes in the upcoming season.

Hiring decisions at The San Francisco School are based on applicants’ professional experience and promise; their match with the core school values of culture, community, and diversity; and their commitment to grow in their practice.

Teachers are chosen based on their knowledge of best pedagogical and developmental practices. We seek teachers whose practice is student-centered and inquiry-based: teachers who are excellent communicators and collaborators, and who can serve as compassionate, engaged guides for students. (Please click the image for more details.)

The selection process includes interviews, school visits, reference checks, and sample teaching lessons or assignments, if applicable. Interview committees generally include at least one administrator, teachers, and a parent/guardian.

New staff members are welcomed to the school through a dedicated orientation, and often have the opportunity to spend time with the person they’re replacing in order to promote a smooth transition. New teachers have the additional support of our curriculum guide, and a community of experienced faculty members who are always happy to offer help and advice. In recruitment and hiring, The San Francisco School is committed to policies that will increase staff diversity, both to reflect the high value SFS places on cultural competency, and for the direct benefit of each student.

All staff participate in ongoing professional development on- and off-campus, attending workshops and conferences. The School provides stipends for mentors, reimbursements for coursework, honorariums for summer work, and sabbaticals for extended study. Teachers hone their practice looking at current research, at their own instructional approach, and at student work.

Interested candidates for teaching and administrative positions are welcome to submit resumes at any time at jobs@sfschool.org.

Thank you for your interest in The San Francisco School. All job openings at The San Francisco School are posted on this website, and are listed on the People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS) website. The San Francisco School is committed to policies that will increase staff diversity, both to reflect the high value SFS places on a multicultural understanding, and for the direct benefit of each student.  

The San Francisco School is an equal opportunity employer. We continually strive to build an inclusive culture in our diverse community. The San Francisco School encourages applications for employment from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.