Head of Lower School

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School • Palo Alto

Head of Lower School

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, located in Palo Alto, California, is a thriving TK-8 independent school dedicated to academic excellence, Jewish living, and community responsibility. With a current enrollment of approximately 315 students, Hausner provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and ethical growth. The school’s innovative curriculum integrates project-based learning, social-emotional learning (SEL), and Jewish values, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern world. Guided by its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and the leadership of Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, Ph.D., Hausner is committed to promoting an environment of academic innovation, faculty collaboration, and joyful Jewish living.

The head of lower school will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for students in grades TK-4. This newly revised leadership position will oversee academic and social-emotional programming, support faculty development, and strengthen connections with students and families. The successful candidate will bring vision, structure, and collaboration to the role, building systems for onboarding, mentorship, and professional development. With a focus on aligning curriculum and teaching practices with Hausner’s mission, the head of lower school will advance academic initiatives, SEL, and community engagement, contributing to the school’s vibrant and inclusive culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to guide Hausner’s Lower School into a bright future. The position begins on July 1, 2025, and reports directly to the Head of School.

Applications received by February 14th will receive priority review.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hausnerschool.org/about-us/careers

Start Date: 7/1/2025

Accepting applications through 3/14/2025.

Director of Early Childhood Education

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

La Scuola is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Education for its preschool location in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood. The position will report to the Assistant Head of School, while working with the Head of School and Leadership Team members to successfully manage the program and guide a team of faculty to who bring warmth, expertise and a strong commitment to nurturing young learners. The Director works in collaboration with teachers, specialists, coordinators and administrative staff to design, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate Reggio inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB-PYP Early Years) and Italian immersion program.

Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references. As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager and other members of the Leadership Team.

Start Date: 7/1/2025

Accepting applicants until 6/30/2025.

Middle School Math / Science Teacher & International Baccalaureate (IB-MYP) Curriculum Developer

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

La Scuola International seeks an experienced and passionate Middle School Math / Science Teacher to start immediately.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP). 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.

Please visit the Career Page of our website at lascuolasf.org or send cover letter and resume to HR@lascuolasf.org

Start Date: 1/13/2025

Accepting applications through: 6/30/2025

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org. Founded: 2002 Number of students: 435 Locations: San Francisco and Silicon Valley La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

ELD Instructor (Part Time)

Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula • Redwood City

The ELD Instructor is responsible for delivering an effective class that promotes the English language development of students through teaching, facilitation and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (9th-12th) This role is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year at Redwood City Clubhouse in Redwood City, CA and reports to the Academic Director. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful and fun context.

WORK SCHEDULE

Academic Calendar Schedule for 2024 - 2025 School Year

2:30 pm - 8:00 pm (20 - 29 hours/week, 4-5 days/week)

Occasional shifted schedule to support students in the classrooms in the mornings

Occasional Saturdays

Start date: 2/7/2025

Accepting applications through 2/14/2025.

1st Grade Lead Teacher

Redwood Day School • Oakland

The Lower School Lead Teacher is a dynamic educator with experience planning curriculum. This teacher will work closely with their grade-level partner and implement curricular components as defined by the grade-level teaching team, including ELA, math, and social studies. (Students also attend P.E., Music, Art, Spanish/Mandarin, Library, Science, Cooking/Gardening, and DBi Lab classes away from the classroom.) The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and deeply understands the social and emotional growth and development of children. This individual will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, an ability to differentiate instruction across content areas, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building community in and outside of the classroom.

Start date: August 15, 2025

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by January 31, 2025, to LSleadteacher2025@rdschool.org, no phone called please.

Summer: Associate Teacher, Lead Teacher, Counselors (10 open roles)

Next Generation Scholars • Marin County

Next Generation Scholars is an educational justice non-profit that equips and empowers first generation, under-resourced Marin County middle and high school students to succeed in college and beyond through socially-conscious leadership development.

Summer Senior Teachers – who are experts in their field and experienced in instructional facilitation and curricular development

Summer Associate Teachers – who create engaging and inclusive learning environments

Summer Scholar Counselors — who are well-versed in childhood development and committed to promoting holistic wellness in our youth via dynamic approaches to self-care

Visit our website: nextgenerationscholars.org

Please submit an application by:

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxinbVgA79ePj2U4f-M_gsJbwTITdVvYshp31PdQrDo4WKOA/viewform

Questions can be directed to Shawn Cole - shawn@nextgenerationscholars.org.

Accepting applications through: 4/1/2025

Start date: 6/9/2025

K-3 Elementary Teacher / Guide

Livewell Learning Studio • Pleasanton

Now Hiring: Educator for Transformative Learning Environment Join Livewell Learning Studio/Leadership Academy and embrace a groundbreaking approach to education!

We’re seeking a K-3 educator ready to step away from the traditional classroom and embrace a project-based, passion-driven, and real-world educational model. Credential is preferred, but not required.

About Us: Livewell is a faith-based Private Leadership Academy in Pleasanton, CA, focused on autonomy, character development, and critical thinking. Our students thrive in small classes (6-10 children), working on entrepreneurial projects, financial literacy, performance arts, and enrichment all while ensuring that learning is fun, play based keeping the children engaged, curious and creative!

What You’ll Do:

* Lead and inspire a blended-age class using innovative teaching strategies.

* Plan and implement individualized lessons that foster critical thinking and growth mindsets.

* Collaborate with our dedicated team and contribute to a dynamic, year-round program.

Schedule:

* 30-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

* Occasional evenings and Saturdays for family events or community nights

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

* Is a credentialed educator with K-3 experience. Adept at teaching reading, writing and math skills

* Sees what’s wrong with traditional classrooms and wants to create something better.

* Has strong leadership, classroom management, and collaboration skills.

* Believes in medical freedom, parent rights, and conservative values.

* Program Director/Admin/Management experience is ideal and preferred- but not req'd

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us redefine education for the next generation!

To apply: email a resume and cover letter to Sophie P. at sophie@livewellstudio.org.

Accepting applications through February 28, 2025.

Lower School Lead Teacher

Redwood Day School • Oakland

The Lower School Lead Teacher is a dynamic educator with experience planning curriculum. This teacher will work closely with their grade-level partner and implement curricular components as defined by the grade-level teaching team, including ELA, math, and social studies. (Students also attend P.E., Music, Art, Spanish/Mandarin, Library, Science, Cooking/Gardening, and DBi Lab classes away from the classroom.) The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and deeply understands the social and emotional growth and development of children. This individual will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, an ability to differentiate instruction across content areas, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building community in and outside of the classroom.

Start date: August 2025

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by January 10, 2025, to LSleadteacher2025@rdschool.org, Attn: Tony Cifra, Lower School Director. In your cover letter, please specify your grade level of interest. No phone calls, please.

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)

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)

Music Teacher (K-5) (part-time)

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

The Red Bridge Music Teacher is a part-time role. In the 2025-2026 school year, the Music Teacher will work with students spanning the ages of 5 - 10 years old, in groups of 15-20. The Music Teacher is expected to develop curriculum, plan lessons, and lead instruction in song, music theory, music history, and performance. Ideal candidates for this role should play multiple instruments and be familiar with a wide variety of music types to bring the joy of music and song to our students throughout the week. This is a part-time role. Days and hours to be determined.

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)

Elementary Content Specialist

Red Bridge • San Francisco

Position Overview

We are looking to hire a few experienced elementary school teachers to lead small group instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Critical Thinking & World Studies, or Observation (Art/Science). The particular content areas will be based on prior experience and interest. This teaching role will work with students in small groups (12-15 students) at one of a Kindergarten – 5th grade level. Red Bridge does not group students by grade level, but by Autonomy 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 their Autonomy Level. The Elementary Teacher position would work with students in skill-based groups. The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for planning instruction, collaborating with the Red Bridge teaching team, observing and taking notes on students, regularly assessing 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 an elementary level and a passion for one or more of the subject areas above.

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)

Multiple Roles! Core Instructor (Math), Core Instructor (Reading), Core Instructor (ESL/ELL), HSD/HSE Instructor, Evening/Weekend Program Instructor

Treasure Island Job Corps Center • San Francisco (Treasure Island)

Job Corps is a federally-funded vocational training program for youth ages 16-24. The Treasure Island Job Corps Center is an open-entry/open-exit residential training facility open Monday-Friday, year round. The Core Instructors are responsible for classroom instruction for students who enter the program with lower TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) GLEs (Grade Level Equivalencies) or who enter the program with the hopes to obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency.

Working at Treasure Island Job Corps Center is a rewarding experience. Having the opportunity to connect with students and support them through life and career choices is what most staff would say is the best part of the job!

Start date: 12/12/2024

Applications will be accepted through 12/31/2025.

Applicants should complete the application through this link.

Multiple Roles! On-Call Substitute, Family Leave for 7th Grade Humanities Teacher, Family Leave for Innovation Lab Teacher

Children’s Day School • San Francisco

On-Call can start as soon as possible

The Family Leaves: March (Humanities) & May (iLab)

Applications will be accepted through 1/31/2025. Applicants should apply via the links on the website; JazzHR.

Assistant Camp Director, 2-4 roles!

Mountain Camp Marin • San Rafael

Join the Premier Marin County Day Camp!

Mountain Camp Marin is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our seasonal leadership team.

We are a K-8 day camp that brings the close-knit community feel of a sleepaway camp to a day camp model. With a focus on outdoor fun, creativity, and new experiences, our camp helps kids explore, learn, and make new friends.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote social-emotional learning in a tech-free environment

Manage a team of high school and college-aged camp counselors

Shape the future of a growing, youth-focused business

Compensation includes free summer camp tuition for up to 3 kids in your life!

Please submit an application by sending an email to the Camp Director Mario Del Cueto (mario@mountaincampmarin.com) by 2/28/2025

Start date: 6/9/2025

Head of Upper School (Grades 5-8)

Town School for Boys • San Francisco

Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, Town School for Boys is a K-8 independent day school. Since its founding in 1939, Town School has been committed to providing a dynamic and engaging environment that suits the developmental learning needs of boys. Town School values academic excellence, respect for self and others, diversity and inclusivity, community service, and social-emotional development. There is also an expectation of continuous growth and improvement for all faculty and robust support for a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Town School is seeking a head of upper school (HUS) to begin in summer of 2025. In addition to supervising all grades 5-8 faculty, the HUS oversees two student-facing deans that also have some teaching responsibilities. An ideal candidate for the HUS will be a steady but warm leader–someone who can foster a positive and collaborative environment, but not shy away from holding both students and faculty accountable to high expectations. The HUS should have experience fostering educational improvements through effective systems that are robust yet adaptable, and above all else be comfortable with a leadership model of highly-engaged and interconnected deans, administrators, and head of school. The HUS school reports directly to the head of school, and will begin July 1, 2025.

12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Town School. Applications received by December 23 will receive priority review.

For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit: www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Town/HUS

Part-time Site Coordinator

Peninsula Bridge • Atherton, CA

JOIN PENINSULA BRIDGE AS A SITE COORDINATOR IN OUR AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMY (PART-TIME, 15 hrs/week)

(January 6 - May 30)

Peninsula Bridge continues to grow and increase our impact across the peninsula. In 2024-25 we are providing nearly 600 students in 4th-8th grade with transformational educational opportunities to lay the foundation for future college and career access and success. Please join our team and be a part of their journey!

We are hiring a part time Site Coordinator for our After-school Academy site in Atherton, CA. This is an exciting role for a dynamic leader in youth development. The program meets Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:30pm at the Menlo School. Additional administrative and collaboration hours are also part of the role.

This is not a teaching role, but there are aspects of instructional leadership and wed love to have a teacher in the role!

Accepting applicants through 11/30/2024

Please send application to marybeth@peninsulabridge.org