2026 Horizons Summer Teaching Assistant

Horizons at San Francisco Friends School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with K-8 grade youth during the summer program. The position involves designing activities and lessons, working with individual and small groups of children, and leading the classroom if needed.

Requirements

• Experience in a K-8th Grade classroom supporting effective, academic curriculum.
• Familiarity with classroom management, social emotional learning, and specific strategies for developing children’s noncognitive skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of the issues and challenges facing public school students and families living in the Mission District.
• Ability to maintain good communication between all parties, have clear expectations and directions, and to give and receive feedback to fellow staff.
• English/Spanish language and bicultural proficiency preferred.
• BA, preferably in education, child development, or a related field.
• Some experience in designing and delivering curriculum for K-8th Grade second language learners.

Benefits

• Paid holiday on July 3rd
• Paid holiday on June 19th
• Opportunity for professional development and growth
• Potential for return engagement in subsequent summers
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities