Upper Elementary Teacher
San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
69850 - 148580 USD
Full Time
About the Company
San Francisco Friends School is an K–8 Quaker school dedicated to educating students through academic rigor, fostering intellectual curiosity, and instilling core values of simplicity, integrity, mutual respect, peaceful problem solving, and service. The school emphasizes a diverse community that honors individual strengths while engaging with the broader world to promote a caring and just society.
Job Description
San Francisco Friends School seeks an experienced Upper Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of upper elementary development and is committed to fostering curiosity, independence, collaboration, and critical thinking in a diverse learning community.
Requirements
- Experience teaching at the elementary level
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Passion for working with elementary school students and genuine appreciation for upper elementary development
- Collaborative and creative team player
- Demonstrated knowledge of current research around teaching and learning
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an ability to work with and support a diverse population of students and families
- Patience, empathy, adaptability, and ability to work with upper elementary students, parents/guardians, and faculty
Benefits
- Competitive, exempt salary based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and matching 403(b)
