Early Elementary Teaching Positions Available

Hiba Academy Bay Area • San Francisco

Please see the job opportunities listed below and click the link for more information about each role:

• Early Childhood Mandarin Homeroom Teacher

• Elementary Mandarin Homeroom Teacher (K-1)

• Early Childhood Teacher

• Elementary Homeroom Teacher (K-1)

We are a new school, non profit but part of Wellington College of Education Family of Schools

Contact Carmen Ye if you are interested: careers.bayarea@hibaacademy.org

Middle and Elementary School Teaching Positions Available

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Please see the job opportunities listed below and click the link for more information about each role:

• Middle School Learning Guide

• Middle School Math Teacher

• Elementary Teacher

• Associate Teacher

• Elementary School Learning Guide

Interim PE Teacher

Peninsula School • Menlo Park

Job Title: Interim Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Pay: $35-40 per hour (depending on experience).

Schedule: 26 hours per week (December 2025-March 2026)

The PE Teacher is responsible for delivering an age-appropriate curriculum that meets the interests and needs of the children in each class. The purpose of the PE program is to build self-esteem, promote cooperative and enthusiastic group play, and encourage children’s confidence about physical expression, as well as developing basic skills in physical activities. The PE program is a critical component of each child’s experience at Peninsula School.

To Learn More and Apply:

Please visit https://www.peninsulaschool.org/about-us/join-our-team and if interested, fill out an application and send it with a cover letter and resumé, to HR@peninsulaschool.org.

Elementary Teacher (Temp)

La Scoula International • San Francisco

La Scuola International seeks an experienced and passionate Elementary School teacher to fill in for a Leave of Absence starting February 1 through the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Contact: HR@lascoulasf.org

Special Education Interview Event SFUSD

San Francisco Unified School District • San Francisco

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeilq-gmF1jDEsC61Kqu36R68T6Co4T7RCwejdpg3TYH9TTfg/viewform

Python Curriculum Developer, Lead Instructor and TAs

Mission Bit • San Francisco

Python Curriculum Developer: As a Curriculum Developer with us, you’ll be responsible for designing a new Python-based curriculum for beginner high school students. Your work will focus on creating lessons, activities, and projects that build foundational programming skills while encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. You will report directly to the full-time Curriculum Developer.

This is a temporary, part-time hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA. In-person work is required at least once a week, depending on the program schedule. In-person work will include travel to the office and around the Bay Area.

The 4-month period starts when the candidate is hired.

Spring 2026 - Lead Instructor for Game Design: As a Lead Instructor for the Intro to Game Design class, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by connecting with students to foster an engaging and welcoming classroom environment!

You’ll use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan two lessons per week. This is a highly visible, student-facing role that reports directly to the Director of Education.

We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester! If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and if you want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, then this might be the opportunity for you!

This is a seasonal, semester-based, in-person role based in San Francisco, CA, from January 22 to May 12, 2026, with 6.5+/- hours per week.

Spring 2026 - TA for Game Design: As a TA for the Intro to Game Design class, you’ll promote a welcoming and supportive class community, foster productive collaboration, track student progress, and help students realize their potential.

We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester!

If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and if you want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, then this might be the opportunity for you! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish).

This is a seasonal, semester-based, in-person role based in San Francisco, CA, from January 22 to May 12, 2026, with 6.5+/- hours per week.

I'm Ellen from Mission Bit, a San Francisco nonprofit focused on providing free and accessible computer science education to high schools students. We primarily run a high school afterschool program in the San Francisco Unified School District. I would love to connect with CS/STEM instructors on your platform!

Check out our website here: https://missionbit.org/!

Student Support Coordinator & Counselor

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

The individual leads and coordinates the school’s efforts to ensure that all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and ensures high-quality, research-based learning support across divisions. This individual works with the Student Support Team, Division Heads, faculty, staff, and families, and provides direct support and counseling to students. The individual helps to develop and implement systems, policies, and practices to meet a wide range of student needs—including neurodiversity, learning differences, social-emotional challenges, and other issues that arise. The individual is both a strategic coordinator and a hands-on practitioner, building a school culture of inclusion, equity, and holistic well-being. While the position will support the whole school, preschool through Grade 8, focus will primarily be on supporting students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

How to apply: HR@lascuolasf.org

Elementary Associate Teacher, Elementary Classroom Aide

Forager Elementary Microschool • Sonoma / Mendocino Coast

Forager Elementary is a progressive, mixed-age microschool located on the Sonoma - Mendocino coast of Northern California. Redwood forests, tidepools, meadows, and coastal trails are an extension of our classroom and an essential part of how our students learn and explore. Rooted in a philosophy of inquiry, creativity, and hands-on learning, we blend academic instruction with open-ended exploration and real-world problem solving. We believe children learn best when they feel seen, capable and deeply connected to their environment and community.

We are seeking a warm, collaborative Elementary Associate Teacher to support learning in literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional development. This role involves guiding small groups, co-creating lessons with the lead teacher, and fostering a joyful, inclusive classroom community. We are also seeking a Classroom Aide who brings warmth, flexibility, and a genuine love of working with children to support our teachers with daily classroom activities. This is a unique opportunity to grow something meaningful alongside curious children, supportive families, and creative educators!

Please email your resume and a letter of interest to info@forager.school. We'd love to hear from you!

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will determine start dates in collaboration with each new hire. BENEFITS: Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays; professional development stipend; and retirement program participation for all employees. Full-time employees also receive a gym membership and 50% employee coverage in our health and dental plan.

Please visit our website for more information: https://www.forager.school

Secondary School Long-Term Substitute Mathematics (2 roles)

Oakwood School • North Hollywood, CA

Secondary School Long-Term Substitute Mathematics 1 - Grades 7-12 - Learn more and apply here!

Math 1 - Oakwood School is seeking a long-term substitute Mathematics teacher (grades 7-9) for the rest of the 2025-26 school year. This is a full-time position for the period from December 1 through June 15, with the possibility of continuation into the 2026-27 school year. The specific teaching assignment for the 25-26 school year will consist of two Accelerated Pre-Algebra classes (grade 7) and two Algebra 1 classes (grade 9). We are seeking candidates with years of experience teaching college-preparatory mathematics, using a variety of curricular resources. We seek a candidate who can support the development of sound mathematical practices in an organized, student-centered, and encouraging classroom environment.

Secondary School Long-Term Substitute Mathematics 2 - Grades 7-12 - Learn more and apply here!

Math 2 - Oakwood School is seeking a long-term substitute Mathematics teacher (grades 7-9) for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year. This is a full-time position for the period from January through early June, with the possibility of continuation into the 2026-27 school year. The specific teaching assignment for the 25-26 school year will consist of two on-level Pre-Algebra classes (grade 7) and two Algebra 2 classes (grades 9-10). We are seeking candidates with years of experience teaching college-preparatory mathematics, using a variety of curricular resources. We seek a candidate who can support the development of sound mathematical practices in an organized, student-centered, and encouraging classroom environment.

Start date: 10/20/2025

Accepting applications through January 1, 2026.

To apply: Applicants can apply via https://www.oakwoodschool.org/about/careers or the job description links

Thank you for your consideration of Oakwood School.

Elementary Teacher - 3 openings

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

La Scuola International seeks an experienced and passionate Elementary School teacher to teach K - 2 at our Silicon Valley and San Francisco Campuses on a temporary basis as we await the arrival of our permanent teacher.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, 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.

Elementary Teacher (Silicon Valley) - https://smrtr.io/tXcdb

Elementary Teacher (San Francisco) - https://smrtr.io/tYFZ2

Elementary Teacher (San Francisco): https://smrtr.io/tYF_M;

Apply to: HR@lascuolasf.org

Start Date: 10/07/2025

Accepting Applications through June 30, 2026

Interim Woodshop Teacher (half-time)

Peninsula School • Menlo Park

The purpose of the Woodshop program is to nurture student interests in both functional and non-functional artistic and inventive projects in a hands-on and process-oriented environment. The Woodshop program provides developmentally-appropriate skill and safety training, tools and materials for students in each grade to explore a wide range of construction projects in a purpose-built space. These projects build self-understanding and self-esteem, promote cooperative and enthusiastic individual and group work, and provide encouragement for creative expression.

Open until filled, start date as soon as possible!

To apply: Fill out an employment application, linked on https://www.peninsulaschool.org/about-us/join-our-team and email it to hr@peninsulaschool.org

1:1 private for student at Park Day School

Park Day School • Oakland

1:1 private for a 4th grade student at Park Day School, about 2 hours per day, for ELA and Math classes.

We are looking for a kind, patient, invested, interested teacher in training or graduate to work 1:1 for an intelligent, kind, creative 4th grade student at Park Day School, about 2 hours per day. She has an IEP from 2023 and is soon completing a re-evaluation. Her Learning Differences include ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Slow Processing, and Auditory Working Memory difficulties. We, her school learning specialist, past teachers, head of lower school, and psychologist who did her Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation believe she may benefit from some individualized support within the school day, during Math and English Language Arts, to help her stay focused - on task, to encourage her to work hard and through discomfort "develop more grit", and work with her at her pace and level. Basically supporting the teacher's teachings, offering pre-view and reviewing material, while accommodating the student's learning style and needs for using multi-sensorial tools, etc. Anxiety is also present, so sensitivity to classroom and social dynamics is required for improving/maintaining the students mental health. This may mean working with student in a small group context and/or helping other students to avoid alienating or stigmatizing the 1:1 student. You must be willing to work with the teacher, learning specialist, tutor and other members of the student's Team, including responding to feedback and suggestions. Also, regular check in with the parents with qualitative and quantitative feedback is required.

To apply: Ama Greenrose Manasse, AmaGreenrose@hotmail.com, also text 415-218-1477 with your name and email after sending email so I can look for it.

Please also share your past experience with teaching, assisting, camp counselor-ing, or other significant and somewhat formal time with children, education, working with kids with special needs.

Start date: September 15, 2025

Substitute Teacher 2025-26 School Year

Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

CCJDS is seeking substitute teachers for grades K-8. This is an on-call position when teachers are absent.

We are a K-8 independent school with approximately 170 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning.

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org

Please send cover letter and resume to: Gal Morris, Director of Substitutes ms.gal@ccjds.org

Multiple Roles! 3rd Grade, 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies, 7/8 Math, 6th Math/Science, Dean of Students

Aspire Public School • North Oakland

Discover Aspire

Empowering Minds. Transforming Futures.

In 1998, longtime public school educator Don Shalvey joined forces with Silicon Valley entrepreneur and Netflix founder Reed Hastings to launch Aspire Public Schools, one of the nation’s first charter management organizations. The mission Don and Reed set out to achieve was simple and straightforward, and it remains the same to this day: open and operate small, high-quality, tuition-free charter schools in low-income neighborhoods.

Aspire now has 36 community-based schools serving over 15,700 students in California. Our schools range from TK through 12th grade. Teachers and parents partner closely to ensure students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

Aspire’s Vision

Aspire scholars are prepared and empowered to build a fulfilling and liberated future for themselves and their communities. 

Aspire’s Mission

• Provide a rigorous, joyful academic experience that cultivates our scholars’ skills, talents, and gifts, such that they may pursue and persist in college or any post-secondary pathway that is authentic to their identities;

• Promote inclusivity and disrupt systems that have historically oppressed marginalized communities, including Black, Latino/a/x, Indigenous, and People of Color; and

• Nurture our scholars’ pride in their abilities, identities, and communities.

Start Date: September 2, 2025

Accepting Applications through December 26, 2025

Apply on the webite: aspirepublicschools.org

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.

Elementary Teacher

La Scuola International School • East Palo Alto

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, 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.

Apply to: HR@lascuolasf.org

Start Date: 8/4/2025

Accepting Applications through August 31, 2025

Elementary Teacher

La Scuola International School • East Palo Alto

La Scuola International seeks experienced and passionate Elementary School teachers for the upcoming school year.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, 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.

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Designing, planning & implementing appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB-PYP guidelines;

• Setting educational and developmental goals for the children, both as a group and individually;

• Preparing the environment (indoor and outdoor) so as to support the educational objectives/goals;

• Establishing and maintaining a personal connection with each parent, child's family;

• Communicating with parents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education (or equivalent area of study) and / or California Teaching Credential; Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching in K-8 grade level, preferably in a Language Immersion, Reggio Emilia and / or and International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited school; or 5+ years experience working with children; Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency.

Use this link to apply: https://smrtr.io/shjjb

Start Date: 8/1/2025

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

Lower School General Studies Teaching Assistant

Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

The Lower School Teaching Assistant positions are an invaluable opportunity for someone interested in teaching to gain experience and work with master teachers. Teaching Assistants help with classroom set-up and daily classroom activities, lead lessons of interest under the supervision of a mentor teacher(s), receive individualized coaching, and work in small groups and one-on-one with students. They support our full General Studies curriculum, including academics, arts and PE enrichment, field trips and social-emotional learning. We seek candidates who want to engage in school life and culture.

Teaching Assistants participate in the school community including collaborating with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects, participating in faculty planning meetings and professional development, and supporting the after-school program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience working with lower school-age children in some capacity (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counselor, nanny).

• An appreciation and desire to work with all types of learners.

• Enthusiasm for pursuing a teaching career.

• Proficient in use of technology.

• A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Assist in implementing the daily curriculum under the direction of the lead teacher

• Assist specialist teachers in art, PE, music and drama classes

• Assist in creating a positive classroom environment where each student is encouraged to reach their potential and support students both socially and academically

• Assist in maintaining the health and safety of students in the class

• Assist lead teacher with classroom management

• Assist lead teacher in the appearance and organization of the classroom, including displays of student work and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance

• Provide lunch, playground, and dismissal supervision as assigned

• Assume leadership of class in teacher’s absence

• Assist in the Aftercare program

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Lauren Weisbaum, Assistant Principal for Lower School, ms.weisbaum@ccjds.org

Upper School Assistant Teacher (5th-8th grade)

Peninsula School • Menlo Park

The role of the Upper School (5th-8th grade) Assistant Teacher is to enrich the student' experience at Peninsula School. The primary responsibility of the classroom assistant is to help support the Head Teacher to implement the class program. The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher, and specific duties in each classroom vary. The school views the Assistant Teacher’s contribution in the classroom as a critical component of the child’s experience. Our school program values are based in authentic interactions, community, equity, freedom & responsibility, meaningful academics and play.

Please email an application linked on https://www.peninsulaschool.org/about-us/join-our-team, cover letter and resume to Ayesha Sumbal at hr@peninsulaschool.org.

Learn more about Peninsula School on our website: https://www.peninsulaschool.org/