Long-Term Sub for Early Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Long-Term Sub for Early Elementary Teacher

January 2026-April 2026 Academic Year

The San Francisco Friends School (SFFS), located in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco, educates K-8 students in the tradition of Quaker learning. By example and commitment, we hope to inspire all connected with our school to work together toward a peaceful and caring society. For further information about San Francisco Friends School’s beginnings, mission, and philosophy, please visit our website at www.sffriendsschool.org.

The school seeks teachers who resonate with the Friends School mission, which provides an exemplary education in a community dedicated to problem-solving, service to others, simplicity, social justice, and quiet reflection. Our Quaker mission also compels us to create a diverse and inclusive community; we seek a person who will thrive and contribute to such a community, both within and beyond the walls of the school.

Job Summary :

Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with young children, energetic and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative. Candidates should have a strong pedagogical background and be invested in collaborating with colleagues and working closely with early elementary-aged students.

In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic candidate.

Essential functions of the role

• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management
• Collaborate with one’s grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning
• Collaborate with Student Learning Services and Counseling & Wellness teams as well as outside support providers as necessary to promote student success and wellness
• Administer and analyze assessments to differentiate for a range of learners
• Maintain consistent communication with parents / guardians through formal reporting (progress reports and conferences) as well as more informal check-ins
• Co-write a monthly newsletter about grade-level curriculum and activities; share students’ work with Director of Communications to post on social media
• Support school-wide events, including Back to School Night, math mornings, portfolio day, field day, and admissions events
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips

Qualifications

Must Demonstrate :

Preferred Qualities :

Physical requirements :

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation and Benefit Summary :

Competitive, exempt salary based on experience and qualifications.

$2,885 to $6,190 semi-monthly (placement on scale based on relevant teaching experience)

EEO Commitment :

The San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. The school also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities; candidates who need accommodations in order to apply for this position should request an accommodation as part of the submission of interest.

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