Lower School Bilingual Teaching Associate (2025-2026)

Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco

The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate who seeks to become proficient in student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. The candidate will enter an environment that values social emotional learning alongside academic challenge. Teaching Associates are mentored by and coordinate student learning with an experienced classroom lead teacher.

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Wei Qian (w_qian@cais.org).

Start date: 8/28/2025

Applications will be accepted through 9/30/2025.

After School Staff

Alta Vista School • San Francisco

Alta Vista School is looking to hire a kind, caring and energetic educator to join our after school team. Hours are 2:00 - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday every day school is in session. Work closely with Junior Kindergarten students from 2:00 - 3:30 each day and rest of the time helping after school program, supporting JK - 5th graders. Pay is $28 - $33 depending on experience.

To apply email - Danny.blumrich@altavistashool.org - include resume and cover letter

Accepting applications through July 21, 2025

Start date: 8/18/2025

Preschool/Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

La Scuola International seeks Preschool/Early Childhood Education Assistant Teachers with some knowledge and interest in practicing the Reggio Emilia approach, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years and Italian Language Immersion. Applicants should be strong team players, very proactive and flexible. We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the Reggio Emilia Approach and International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework. Applicants should be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment.

The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.

Please visit www.lascuolasf.org to apply or send your resume to HR@lascuolasf.org

Start Date: 8/01/2025

Accepting applicants until 7/31/2025.

English Language Literacy Specialist (TEMP, starting September 1, 2025)

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

La Scuola seeks an English Language Literacy Specialist to support English Literacy in grades K - 5 for the upcoming school year starting September 1, 2025. The individual will be an integral part of our Teaching and Student Support teams and will be responsible for developing the English Language curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 and supporting English language learning at the Elementary level. The position reports to the Elementary Director and collaborates closely with teachers, educational specialists, pedagogical leadership and administrative team members to ensure we are meeting each student’s individual needs.

* Bachelor's Degree and or Master's degree Education in or related field of study

* 3-5 years teaching experience.

* Experience in bilingual education, International Baccalaureate and Reggio Emilia philosophies a plus!

* Fluency in Italian and / or Spanish a plus!

Start date: September 1, 2025

Apply by emailing HR@lascuolasf.org

Lower School Bilingual Teaching Associate (2025-2026)

Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco

Chinese American International School seeks a Lower School Bilingual Teaching Associate (2025-2026) Mandarin & English proficiency required

Non-exempt, full-time position

WELCOME!

Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School's new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a bilingual teaching associate. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Mandarin-English dual-language immersion school. As a distinctive aspect of your work at CAIS, you will also help students navigate their way in a bilingual and bicultural school setting, guiding them to hone global skills and competencies and prepare to make a difference in the world around them.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate who seeks to become proficient in student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. The candidate will enter an environment that values social emotional learning alongside academic challenge. Teaching Associates are mentored by and coordinate student learning with an experienced classroom lead teacher. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging

● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior

● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents

● In coordination with the lead teacher, plan and implement engaging learning experiences in alignment with the curriculum for individual, small and large group activities

● Assist in the daily operations of the classroom

● Meet the varied needs of children in the classroom by scaffolding and extending classroom lessons

● Provide for the physical safety of children

● Support the daily operations of the school by assisting with arrival and drop-off

● Actively supervise students during lunch and/or recess times

● Attend required meetings

● Substitute for the teacher by independently leading the class

● Keep current in pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques

● Demonstrate an affirming attitude toward the school, a willingness to receive feedback, and professional demeanor and integrity

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

● Bilinguality in Mandarin and English (OPI level Advanced-Low with non-native language)

● Experience working with children

● Desire to develop as an educator

● Commitment to meeting the needs of individual learners and promoting social and emotional development

● Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives

VALUED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We value, but do not require, the following attributes:

● Personal experience with second language acquisition

● Training or experience in elementary classrooms preferred

● College coursework in education

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier faculty and excellent educators with a strong benefits package. CAIS has an established salary scale that recognizes experience and other qualifications including (but not limited to) education and training, leadership, and bilinguality. The salary range for this position is: $21.52-$26.54 per hour. Please see the final page for a description of benefits. ABOUT CAIS As the nation’s first dual language Chinese and English Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have made substantial progress on our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces. Our entire community began the school year at our newly renovated campus on 19th Avenue.

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to Wei Qian (w_qian@cais.org). In the subject line please indicate: “LS Bilingual Teaching Associate.” Please no calls.

CAIS as a Workplace Chinese American International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining world-class employees and ensuring that this is a great place to work. We put a high priority on advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate with a 2025–2026 benefits package and perks including:

Distinctively CAIS Benefits

● Commuter benefits (up to $325/month)

● Dynamic, dual culture setting valuing honest self assessment, thoughtful self reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation Financial Benefits

● CAIS contributes 5% of your earnings immediately in a 403(B) retirement plan (no contribution required on your part) Health Benefits

● CAIS pays 100% of the premium for medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term disability and long-term disability, and life insurance for you (along with competitive rates for spouse and family coverage)

● Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Pre-tax HSA employee contribution

● Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care Vacation / Holiday / Paid Time Off

● Thanksgiving Break – 1 week

● Winter Break (December/January) – 2 weeks

● Winter Break (February) – 1 week

● Spring Break (April) – 1 week

● Summer Break – 9 weeks of summer from mid-June to mid-August

● Paid school holidays according to the school calendar

● Up to 2 additional days off for religious holidays

● Accrue 11.5 days of Sick Time annually

● Accrue 3 days of Personal Time annually Quality of Life and Appreciation

● Monthly appreciation lunches

● Twice-yearly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Events

● Annual milestones luncheon

● Free tickets to annual dinner/dance gala

● Lunar New Year luncheon

● Birthday gift card

Middle School Design Technology Teacher

Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco

Chinese American International School seeks a Middle School Design Technology Teacher

This is an English language position; NO Chinese language proficiency required. Exempt, full-time position

WELCOME! Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School as our Design Technology Teacher.Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.

OPPORTUNITY We are searching for an experienced, hardworking, flexible,creative, and collaborative candidate to serve as our school’s Design Technology Teacher. The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World. The Design Technology Teacher is a leader in design thinking and STEAM education who is responsible for overseeing the school’s Design Lab as a physical and programmatic hub for project-based learning in STEAM fields. The Design Technology Teacher teaches a sequence of technology/engineering courses, works with faculty to integrate making and design thinking into the CAIS curriculum, and consults with colleagues in mathematics, science, and other disciplines to create interdisciplinary STEAM threads across the middle school. In 2024 CAIS moved into our 5.4 acre, 120,000 sq ft campus with top tier theater, dance, arts, athletic, science, and tech facilities plus extensive outdoor space on 19th Avenue in San Francisco. The Design Technology Teacher plays a key role in managing the purpose-built design lab at our campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Teaching courses in the areas of design thinking, engineering, physical computing, digital fabrication, and programming

● Coordinating engineering and design curriculum development and education

● Collaborating with teachers of all subjects to design, develop, and implement hands-on projects that are integrated into core subject classes

● Serving as a faculty coach and mentor in the areas of design, engineering, and fabrication

● Maintaining ultimate responsibility for all operations of the lab, including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, and budgets

● Advising student initiated clubs and teaching student and teacher-initiated short term elective courses

● Serving as an advisor or co-advisor to a small group of students

● Supervising student field trips and occasionally chaperoning global programs

● Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Head of Middle School and Director of Educational Technology

REQUIREMENTS

● A passion for and demonstrable skills in the making and tinkering movement, from hand tools to computer-mediated tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters

● Demonstrated teaching skills in a project-based learning environment

● Ability to clearly articulate learning objectives, create new teaching materials, and develop curriculum

● Degree in a field such as mathematics, physics, educational technology, engineering, computer science, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

● Minimum of bachelor's degree

● Desire and ability to work collaboratively

● Motivation to seek and implement innovative teaching practices

● Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, and annual strategic objectives

● Commitment to the school’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives

● Excellent work ethic

● Flexibility, patience, resilience, and good humor

ABOUT CAIS

As the nation’s first Mandarin immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education, whether through our signature Global Programs for 5th, 7th, and 8th graders, our creation of the Mandarin World Language Pathway to allow students to enter CAIS in middle school with little to no prior Mandarin proficiency, and our creation of the annual Early Childhood Chinese Immersion Forum. We are known as an ambitious school, and have implemented our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces.

COMPENSATION

CAIS has an established salary scale that recognizes experience and other qualifications including (but not limited to) education and training, leadership, and bilinguality. The salary range for this position is: $81,400–$115,900 BENEFITS Chinese American International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining world-class employees and ensuring that this is a great place to work. We put a high priority on advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate with a 2025–2026 benefits package and perks including: Distinctively CAIS Benefits

● Commuter benefits (up to $325/month)

● Trips to China and Taiwan

● Chaperone student trips to Taiwan (Taipei) and China (Guilin)

● Dynamic, dual culture setting valuing honest self assessment, thoughtful self reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation Financial Benefits

● CAIS contributes 5% of your earnings immediately in a 403(B) retirement plan (no contribution required on your part)

● Transparent salary benchmarked to the Bay Area’s competitive standards, including annual cost-of-living adjustments

● Consideration for relocation costs

● Approximately 90% adjustment to tuition for exempt employees Professional Development

● Robust opportunities for conferences, workshops, and courses

● Membership in California Teacher Development Collaborative — https://catdc.org/ Health Benefits

● CAIS pays 100% of the premium for medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term disability and long-term disability, and life insurance for you (along with competitive rates for spouse and family coverage)

● Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Pre-tax HSA employee contribution

● Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care Vacation / Holiday / Paid Time Off

● Thanksgiving Break – 1 week

● Winter Break (December/January) – 2 weeks

● Winter Break (February) – 1 week

● Spring Break (April) – 1 week

● Summer Break – 9 weeks of summer from mid-June to mid-August

● Paid school holidays according to the school calendar

● Up to 2 additional days off for religious holidays

● Accrue 11.5 days of Sick Time annually

● Accrue 3 days of Personal Time annually Quality of Life and Appreciation

● Monthly appreciation lunches

● Twice-yearly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Events

● Annual milestones luncheon

● Free tickets to annual dinner/dance gala

● Lunar New Year luncheon

● Birthday gift card

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to middle_school_jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate “Design Technology Teacher.” In your cover letter please reference how you learned of this opening. Please no calls.

Lower School Assistant Teacher

Presidio Hill School • San Francisco

Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco and serves a diverse population of approximately 230 students enrolled in transitional kindergarten to 8th grade, with a faculty and staff of approximately 45 people. The lower school, grades TK-5, has approximately 125 students and 20 faculty members. Established in 1918 by artist-educator-activists Helen Salz and Flora Arnstein, Presidio Hill School is the oldest continuously operating progressive school in California, with a mission and deep history connected to social justice. Our Lower School Assistant Teacher will have demonstrated passion and experience teaching and working with students and a school community that explicitly strives to be inclusive.

To apply: email Josephine Saunders - josephine@presidiohill.org

Kindergarten English Teaching Associate

Chinese American International School seeks a Kindergarten English Teaching Associate

This is an English language position, proficiency in Chinese is not required. Non-exempt, full-time position

OPPORTUNITY

Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School’s new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a Kindergarten English Teaching Associate. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between deepening students’ academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our learners. Our new team members will collaborate with Kindergarten colleagues and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Work with Kindergarten to team to provide daily open-ended activities that embrace child-centered pedagogy and play-based curriculum

● Support classroom teachers to prepare curriculum and assist in instruction and assessment to align with school mission, policies, goals, and initiatives

● Support young children throughout the day, including outdoor play, lunch, transitions

● Lead small group instruction in collaboration with and guidance from the teacher

● Provide for the physical safety of children

● Support the daily operations of the school by assisting with arrival and drop-off

● Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies and procedures, in particular those dealing with confidentiality, cross-cultural understanding, discipline, harassment and communication, health and safety or licensing regulations

● Communicate with lead teacher for feedback on professional growth and development

● Interact with children using positive, supportive, and respectful attitude, language, and tone, using a Positive Discipline approach to guide behavior

● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging

● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

● Interest in child development or early childhood education

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds

● Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives

● Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance

● Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance

● Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI

VALUED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We value, but do not require, the following attributes:

● 12 ECE units or Child Development Teacher Permit

● Bachelor’s degree preferred

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier employees with a strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is: $21.52-$26.54 per hour, based on experience. Please see the final page for a description of benefits.

ABOUT CAIS

As the nation’s first Mandarin Immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We value honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation. In September 2024, our entire community began the school year at our new campus on 19th Avenue in San Francisco, which more than doubled our program space from our Hayes Valley locations and now allows all divisions to be together on one spectacular campus. For information about our Early Childhood Center (ECC), visit the website.

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate: “Kindergarten English Teaching Associate.” Please no calls.

Teacher and Administrators, multiple roles!

CalWest Educators Placement • Bay Area

CalWest is a premier educational search firm, offering strategic consulting to help school teams create equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Our methodology and expertise help administrative teams attract, hire and retain diverse faculty and staff. We also lead teacher, administrator, and head-of-school searches across the western United States. Through a combination of dedicated search consultants and highly trained search staff, we recruit culturally competent and highly-accomplished educators and school leaders from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Start date: 8/1/2025

Accepting applications through: 4/1/2025

Email Nichol Mallik at nmallik@calwesteducators.com

UPPER ELEMENTARY CHINESE HOMEROOM TEACHER (2025-2026)

UPPER ELEMENTARY CHINESE HOMEROOM TEACHER (2024-2025)

WELCOME Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School’s new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a lead Chinese Teacher for the academic year of 2025-2026. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, inquiry-driven learning, use of assessment to inform teaching, and a dynamic application of best practices in Chinese language and literacy instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between deepening students’ academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our learners. Our new team member will collaborate with cross grade level Chinese/grade level Chinese and English partner teachers and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by Chinese and English program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging.

● Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, and integrity.

● Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students.

● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.

● Developing engaging instructional strategies that are employed in the target language for each student

● Actively support and collaborate on school initiatives, such as events and committee work.

● Work with English partner teacher to develop and deliver integrated Social Studies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion units.

● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents.

● Communicate effectively, promptly, and proactively with families.

● Prepare assessments, grades, and progress reports according to school procedures.

● Attending Teacher Collaboration Time (TCT) meetings to plan and discuss pedagogies in all aspects with the Chinese Program Director and division meetings during the term of employment.

● Engage in school-wide cultural events and collaborate with cross division grade level teams

● Progress toward and eventual certification to administer and rate the ACTFL OPI and WPT assessment

● Working collaboratively with Chinese Language Support (CLS) teachers to monitor how students progress in Chinese and set individual academic goals

● Supervision on student field trips and occasionally chaperoning global programs to either China or Taiwan

● Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Head of Lower School and the Chinese Program Director

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

● Native or near native proficiency in Mandarin

● Has at least three years of classroom experience

● Experience teaching upper elementary Mandarin in an immersion program

● Minimum of bachelor's degree ● Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures

● Strong communications skills in English and Mandarin

● Desire to ability to work collaboratively

● Motivation to seek and implement innovative teaching practices

● Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, and annual strategic objectives

● Commitment to the school’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

● Excellent work ethic ● Flexibility, patience, resilience, and good humor

● Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance

ABOUT CAIS

As the nation’s first Mandarin immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education, whether through our signature Global Programs for 5th, 7th, and 8th graders, our creation of the annual Early Childhood Chinese Immersion Forum, or our long-standing history of presentations and panel participation at the National Chinese Language Conference. In addition to our full time, dedicated Chinese Program Director, our faculty includes educators who have pioneered the field of Chinese language support and an impressive cadre of OPI and WPT assessors. We are known as an ambitious school, and are implementing our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier employees with a strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is: $85,900-$115,900, based on experience. Please see the final page for a description of benefits.

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to lower_school_jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate “Upper Elementary Chinese Homeroom

Please apply through the link below: https://www.cais.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Upper-Elementary-Chinese-Homeroom-Teacher-2025-2026-1.pdf

Accepting applications through June 30,2025

Start date August 1, 2025

Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher

Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco

Chinese American International School seeks an Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher This is an English language position; Chinese language proficiency not required Exempt, full-time position

WELCOME!

Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School as an Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between establishing foundational academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our youngest learners. Our new team member will collaborate with grade level Chinese and English partner teachers. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by English and Chinese program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, and integrity.

● Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students.

● Successfully teach all assigned classes in accordance with grade appropriate best practices.

● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.

● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging.

● Actively support and collaborate on school initiatives, such as events and committee work.

● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents.

● Communicate effectively, promptly, and proactively with families.

● Use Reading and Writing Workshop models to inform English Language Arts classroom instruction and assessments.

● Work with Chinese and English team partners to refine and teach integrated units in Math, Social Studies, and Science.

● Prepare and deliver Math lessons, based on grade-level skills, with a focus on mathematical thinking and communication, visual and hands-on strategies, vocabulary, and shared inquiry.

● Prepare assessments, grades, and progress reports according to school procedures.

● Implement and integrate technology into the curriculum. ● Attend faculty and division meetings, including required meetings/events before the beginning of the school year and during the term of employment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor’s degree

● Teaching experience with demonstrated success

● Commitment to meeting the needs of individual learners and promoting social and emotional development

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ● Dedication to equity and inclusion and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

● Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, policies, and initiatives

VALUED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We value, but do not require, the following attributes:

● Teaching credential, Master’s in Education (M.Ed.), or equivalent

● Personal experience with second language acquisition

ABOUT CAIS

As the nation’s first dual language Chinese and English Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have made substantial progress on our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces. Our entire community began the school year at our newly renovated campus on 19th Avenue.

COMPENSATION

CAIS has an established salary scale that recognizes experience and other qualifications including (but not limited to) education and training, leadership, and bilinguality. The salary range for this position is: $81,400 to $115,900. Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher Page 2

BENEFITS Chinese American International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining world-class employees and ensuring that this is a great place to work. We put a high priority on advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate with a 2025–2026 benefits package and perks including: Distinctively CAIS Benefits

● Commuter benefits (up to $325/month)

● Trips to China and Taiwan

● Chaperone student trips to Taiwan (Taipei) and China (Guilin)

● Dynamic, dual culture setting valuing honest self assessment, thoughtful self reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation Financial Benefits

● CAIS contributes 5% of your earnings immediately in a 403(B) retirement plan (no contribution required on your part)

● Transparent salary benchmarked to the Bay Area’s competitive standards, including annual cost-of-living adjustments

● Consideration for relocation costs

● Approximately 90% adjustment to tuition for exempt employees Professional Development

● Robust opportunities for conferences, workshops, and courses

● Membership in California Teacher Development Collaborative — https://catdc.org/ Health Benefits

● CAIS pays 100% of the premium for medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term disability and long-term disability, and life insurance for you (along with competitive rates for spouse and family coverage)

● Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Pre-tax HSA employee contribution

● Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care Vacation / Holiday / Paid Time Off

● Thanksgiving Break – 1 week

● Winter Break (December/January) – 2 weeks

● Winter Break (February) – 1 week

● Spring Break (April) – 1 week

● Summer Break – 9 weeks of summer from mid-June to mid-August

● Paid school holidays according to the school calendar

● Up to 2 additional days off for religious holidays

● Accrue 11.5 days of Sick Time annually

● Accrue 3 days of Personal Time annually Quality of Life and Appreciation

● Monthly appreciation lunches

● Twice-yearly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Events

● Annual milestones luncheon

● Free tickets to annual dinner/dance gala

● Lunar New Year luncheon

● Birthday gift card

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to w_qian@cais.org, attention: Wei Qian. In the subject line please indicate “Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher.” In your cover letter, please reference how you learned of this opening. Please no calls.

Junior Kindergarten Math and Science Teacher, Third Grade Math and Science Teacher, Fourth Grade Literacy and Social Studies Teacher

Alta Vista School • San Francisco

Develop high-quality, innovative curriculum aligned with the mission of Alta Vista School. Design and maintain vibrant classroom environments. Work cooperatively and collegially with the school’s administration, the faculty and staff, and the parents to create and maintain an exemplary school environment. Prepare for and actively participate in all school activities, faculty meetings, and conferences, including those with parents, during and after school hours as may be necessary. Take full advantage of all opportunities to grow as a teacher. Cultivate collaboration, transparency, inclusion, curiosity, fun, innovation, and excellence in a dynamic learning community. Have the ability to spark student motivation and love of learning. In-depth knowledge of curricula and best teaching practices. Ability to conduct dynamic and flexible instruction to address a variety of learning needs and interests. Willingness to examine one's own teaching with a critical eye in order to continuously improve one’s practice. Evaluate student progress regularly using assessment tools. Provide students with opportunities to question, investigate, and wonder.

We have a co-teaching model of two teachers in each classroom.

Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: lshiring.committee@altavistaschool.org

Accepting applications through 4/4/2025

Start date: 8/11/2025

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Library and Media Specialist (Exempt, Full-time position)

Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco

OPPORTUNITY

Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School’s new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a Bilingual (Mandarin/English) Library, Media, and Information Specialist. Experienced librarians and lead teachers with a strong ability and willingness to take on a new role and skillset are invited to become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate with vision and skills to build our new home’s library program. Our world-class facility awaits the creative and programmatic expertise of a specialist who will develop the library into an academic and community hub of our school. This candidate will collaborate with homeroom teachers to implement research and media literacy skills, along with nurturing the reading lives of all students. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by English and Chinese program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing this program. CAIS offers a dynamic, dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

● Develop a vision and program for our beautiful new library space

● Maintain a relevant, engaging, developmentally appropriate book collection in Mandarin and English languages

● Create and maintain a physically inviting, functional, student-centered library space

● Partner with English and Chinese faculty to provide resources to support curriculum and instruction

● Build and implement a media literacy and digital citizenship curriculum

● Build on CAIS students’ love of reading by establishing the library as a community hub with appropriate and engaging programming (eg book challenges, book clubs, displays)

● Partner with teachers to create developmentally appropriate research guides for curricular units and support in classroom research process

● Provide teachers resources with emergent curricular topics based off of current events or class areas of interest

● Support and extend the curriculum in myriad creative ways

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

● BA or BS; classroom or library experience; commitment to develop skills as a library and information specialist

● Has at least three years of classroom experience

● Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills and a cooperative team approach

● Effective written and verbal communication skills

● Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI

● Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance

VALUED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We value, but do not require, the following attributes:

● Teaching credential, Master’s in Education (M.Ed.), MLIS, or equivalent

● MLIS degree or willingness to work toward one

● Native or near-native Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier employees with a strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is: $85,900-$115,900 based on experience. Please see the final page for a description of benefits.

ABOUT CAIS

As the nation’s first Mandarin Immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We value honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation. We are known as an ambitious school, and we are making substantial progress on our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine character and community, and reimagine our learning spaces. Since 2021, we have been using our new campus on 19th Avenue in San Francisco for athletics, arts, and community events. In September 2024, our entire community began the school year at our newly renovated Forever Home, which more than doubles the program space from our former Hayes Valley locations and allows all divisions to be together on one spectacular campus.

TO APPLY

CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to lower_school_jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate: Library and Media Specialist. Please no calls.

Applications will be accepted through 6/30/2025.

Middle School Math Teacher

CalWest Educators Placement • Bay Area

CalWest is a premier educational search firm, offering strategic consulting to help school teams create equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Our methodology and expertise help administrative teams attract, hire and retain diverse faculty and staff. We also lead teacher, administrator, and head-of-school searches across the western United States. Through a combination of dedicated search consultants and highly trained search staff, we recruit culturally competent and highly-accomplished educators and school leaders from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Start date: 8/1/2025

Accepting applications through: 4/1/2025

Email resume to: nmallik@calwesteducators.com

Middle School Educator

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

We are looking to hire an experienced Middle School teacher to lead small group instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Critical Thinking & World Studies, or Observation (Art/Science). The specific content areas will be based on the candidate's prior experience and interest. Depending on the candidate, the role could also involve designing and running research projects with students, teaching social-emotional and learning skills, and advising students one-on-one or in small groups. This teaching role will work with students in small groups (~12-15 students). Red Bridge does not group students by grade level, but byAutonomy Level. Each Autonomy Level spans about three years of age difference. For academics, students are grouped based on skill level in the subject area rather than theirAutonomy Level. The Middle School Teacher position would work with students in skill-based groups. The Middle School teacher will be responsible for designing curriculum, planning instruction, collaborating with the Red Bridge teaching team, observing and taking notes on students, regular assessment of student achievement and progress, and coordinating with teachers and parents as necessary to discuss student progress. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School. Applicants for this role should have deep experience in content area instruction at a Middle School level, a passion for one or more of the subject areas above, and enthusiasm for the special developmental stage of Middle School.

Steps to Apply

Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.

Start Date

Summer 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)

Operations & Enrichment Manager

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

The Operations & Enrichment Manager is a role for a highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail. This role will be responsible for facilitating systems, routines, and communication that ensure smooth school operations, including those related to the management of partnerships with external enrichment providers. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): maintaining smooth transition systems to ensure safe and timely movement of students throughout the school building and day, managing building contractors such as janitorial and maintenance services, ordering and inventorying materials, coordinating substitute schedules as necessary, vetting and onboarding new enrichment providers to the school's systems, ensuring enrichment staff have necessary instructional materials, recording invoices and payments, and more. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School.

Steps to Apply

Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.

Start Date

Summer 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)

Associate Teacher: Autonomy Level 2 (2nd/3rd Grade)

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

The Associate Teacher position is a supporting role for the Autonomy Level 2 Learning Guide. Red Bridge does not group students by grade level but byAutonomy Level. Each Autonomy Level spans about two to three years of age difference. Autonomy Level 2 generally includes students between seven and nine years old. As an Associate Teacher, you will work closely with the AL2 Learning Guide and other Red Bridge teachers. Responsibilities include supervision of students, planning and leading small group instruction in content areas, individual tutoring, behavior support, and substitute teaching as required from time to time. Responsibilities also include parent communication, student record-keeping and assessment, observational note-taking, maintaining an orderly environment, and preparing materials for learning. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School and working in close collaboration with the AL2 Learning Guide. This position is ideally suited for someone early in their education career who is excited to learn from and with master teachers and to be part of an innovative school model.

Steps to Apply

Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.

Start Date

Summer 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)

Communications & Marketing Manager

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

The Communications & Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating content and contributing to strategy development for all external communications including those related to admissions, recruitment and enrollment, fundraising and grant applications, the current Red Bridge community, and the school’s social media. The Communications & Marketing manager will assist in the recruitment of students for Red Bridge’s Lower School and Middle School programs. General responsibilities include assembling the weekly newsletter for each Autonomy Level (including taking and selecting photographs), leading tours and online information sessions for prospective parents, attending school fairs, designing and executing an email marketing campaign for student recruitment, and applying for relevant grants. The Communications & Marketing Manager will be involved in creating strategic plans regarding social media, donor relations, and student recruitment. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School.

Steps to Apply

Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.

Start Date

Summer 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)

Summer Opportunities (multiple roles!)

Aim High Summer Camps

Lead Teacher

Lead the distinctive Aim High classroom learning experience comprised of three core classes: STEAM, Humanities, and Issues & Choices (social emotional learning). Open to current educators, aspiring teachers, or those experienced in youth development work.

Instructional Coach

Lead and support the teaching teams with instructional coaching of core classes. Guide teacher professional development and support goal setting and training at sites.

Student Support Specialist

Provides social and emotional support for students and staff,
leading the vision and professional development of Aim High’s restorative justice, student intervention, and family needs. Recommended for those experienced in school counseling or social work.

Site Director:

Site Directors (SDs) oversee all aspects of an Aim High summer school campus to ensure high-quality implementation of the six-week academic enrichment and youth development program. This is a year-round position with full-time summer hours and minimal (5-10 hours a month) requirements Aug-May. With support from other Aim High staff, SDs are responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing summer faculty, typically 15 to 30 staff members, along with some student recruitment responsibilities and admissions decisions. Aim High sites have two Co-Directors working together as an effective leadership team. Individuals with a strong commitment to Aim High’s mission and values with experience teaching or serving in an administrative capacity in K-12 or other youth-serving organizations are encouraged to apply.

Website: Aimhigh.org and link to apply

Apply Now with your resume and cover letter: www.aimhigh.org/teach/

Physical Education Teacher/Healthy Habits Teacher (Full or Part Time)

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

Red Bridge is looking for a Physical Education teacher who is experienced in leading elementary and middle school-age children in physical activity, developing their coordination, strength, and collaboration skills. Red Bridge’s aim is to instill healthy habits in students through daily physical activity and inner wellness practices. The P.E. Teacher would be responsible for developing Red Bridge’s Healthy Habits curriculum, including a scope & sequence. The P.E. Teacher would also be responsible for carrying out instruction to groups of students across K-8. Other responsibilities would include supervision of students during Red Bridge’s Extended Day program and team sports coordination. This role is for someone who can bring the joy of movement and wellness to our students, and someone who is highly capable in their time management skills. This can be a part-time or full-time role. In the 2025-2026 school year, this role will involve working with students ages 5-12 in groups of 15-20 students.

Steps to Apply

Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.

Start Date

Summer 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)