Head Teacher, Lower Founding Director for a Progressive Elementary Microschool on the Sonoma / Mendocino Coast School

Forager Elementary Microschool • Sonoma / Mendocino Coast

Seeking a Founding Director and Lead Teacher for a vibrant, progressive, elementary microschool on the California coast in the Sea Ranch / Gualala area. We are looking for candidates interested in designing an experiential and hands-on learning environment that prioritizes a love of learning, creative problem-solving, and social-emotional development. Located in a rural setting, the school will be well integrated with the outdoors and foster an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment. 

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

Lead Teaching Positions (3 roles!)

Peninsula School • Menlo Park

Spanish Teacher

The purpose of the Spanish program at Peninsula School is to nurture student interest in Spanish language and culture in a progressive, independent school environment. The Spanish program provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences for PK-8th grade students to build self-understanding and self-esteem, promote cooperative and enthusiastic individual and group work, and to provide encouragement for cultural understanding.

Music Teacher

The Lower School (LS) Music Program promotes students’ sense of empowerment, joy and confidence and includes all interested children, irrespective of prior musical experience. The LS Music teacher has the responsibility to develop and provide a music curriculum appropriate to the interests and needs of the children in each class from our Preschool students up to our 3rd grade students. Our LS program allows for our students to join bands in a variety of genres when they reach our middle school program.

Assistant Teacher

The role of the Assistant Teacher is to enrich the children’s experience at Peninsula School. The primary responsibility of the classroom assistant at Peninsula School 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 Preschool – 8th grade classroom may 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.

Start date 8/1/2025

Accepting applications through 5/31/2025

Please fill out the application located on Join Our Team page of the website and send it to Ayesha Sumbal at hr@peninsulaschool.org.

Multiple Roles!

Caliber Public School • San Pablo & Vallejo

About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world..

Caliber’s four graduate pillars--Heart, Smart, Think, Act--guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support. 

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. We plan to open additional schools in future years as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats TK-12 in the Bay Area.

Open roles:

Assistant Principal

Middle ELA

Middle Math

Middle Science

Start date: 7/30/2025

Accepting applicants through 6/20/2025

Apply directly to the website: http://caliberschools.org/careers

Lower School Teacher

The Saklan School • Moraga

The Saklan school is currently seeking a Lower Elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must be fluent in progressive educational theory and practices, be culturally competent, and have previous classroom teaching experience. We are seeking reliable, adaptable candidates with a nurturing and supportive approach to students.

Qualifications
Candidates must be fluent in progressive educational theory and practices, be culturally competent, and have previous classroom teaching/assisting experience. Candidates must have valid qualifications for working with preschool students, which include 12 core semester units (Child/Human Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community and Program/Curriculum). AA or BA preferred. Candidates must meet State Licensing requirements which include Live Scan Fingerprinting, current TB clearance, immunizations, health report, Adult and Child CPR and First Aid training. We are seeking candidates who are reliable, adaptable and have a nurturing and supportive tone with students.

Start date: 8/11/2025

Accepting applicants through 4/30/2025

Email cover letter and resume to: office@saklan.org

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.

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.

Lower School French Teacher (long term sub) (Part-time (.8) beginning November, 2024)

Head-Royce School • Oakland

LOWER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER. Long-Term Substitute (Part-time (.8) beginning November, 2024) Responsibilities Head-Royce School is seeking a culturally responsive, flexible, and enthusiastic educator to join our Lower School World Languages team to teach introductory French in grades K-5. The French teacher will introduce K-5 students to the French Language and cultures of the French speaking world, by establishing an appropriate and engaging learning environment and offering varied learning activities. The Head-Royce School envisions a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest as well as a current resume.

Application materials should be submitted through our website.

Lower School Homeroom - First grade (Long-Term Substitute)

Head-Royce School • Oakland

The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our first grade team for a period of time to cover family leave. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social-emotional and character growth. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

Skills

Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student-focused educators

Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing

Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development

Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience Uses technology to enhance the student experience

Practices in differentiated instruction

Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level

Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy

Genuine fondness for working with students of this age

Additional Qualifications (preferred, but not required)

Advanced degrees in the field of education

$77,600 - $125,000 a year

*Salary will be pro-rated dependent on percentage of full time.

*Dependent on Years of Experience Teaching and Education Level

Location: Oakland, California

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Start Date: January 2025

Website: headroyce.org

To Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest as well as a current resume.

Application materials should be submitted through our website.

Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 137-year history. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage active and responsible global citizenship.

Head-Royce enrolls 900 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student.

Please note - HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

Head Royce is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions including but not limited to employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination based on qualifications and without regard to protected status. We will not discriminate based on age, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.

Middle School Co-Teacher / Leave Replacement

San Francisco Day School • San Francisco

Middle School Lead Teachers teach a specific subject and a specific grade(s) and also act as Advisors to a cohort of middle schoolers.  This candidate would begin at the start of December and would start by shadowing the 8th Grade Social Studies teacher and eventually take the lead during the maternity leave for the remainder of the school year. Middle School teachers teach 3 sections. Each section has 3-one hour long blocks per week, for a total of 9-one hour social studies blocks. Along with this, the candidate would co-lead an advisory group of 14 students every morning. They would also support Learning Lab, a study hall period where advisors would support advises with homework and/or teachers and students choose to meet for extra support in that subject area (Social Studies).

Agreement Dates: December 2 - June 15

Lower School Co-Teacher / Leave Replacement (3rd Grade)

San Francisco Day School • San Francisco

Lower School Lead Teachers teach classes in grades K-5. They are based in a homeroom for a particular grade, or they may be “Specialist” teachers who teach specific subjects across these grades (such as science lab, music, Spanish, PE,  Innovation & Technology, etc.).  This candidate would begin as soon as possible and would rotate between some of the classrooms in which teachers are expecting, but would focus on 3rd grade for Maternity Leave Coverage.  The candidate would continue as the lead in the 3rd grade classroom during the maternity leave.

Agreement Dates: ASAP - June 15

Second Grade General Studies Long-Term Substitute Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

Second Grade General Studies

Long-Term Substitute Teacher: January 21-May 2, 2025

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 180 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute for our Second Grade General Studies Teacher. General Studies includes Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning and Service Learning. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. The long-term substitute teacher will have the full-time support of the 2nd grade teaching assistants, an experienced team working with the students throughout the year; as well as ongoing mentoring and support from the Assistant Principal for Lower School and the Senior Administrative Team.

We seek a teacher who wants to engage in school life and culture. This assignment will cover the Second Grade teacher’s parental leave plus one overlap week at the start to support a smooth transition, with the total engagement expected to be from January 21 through May 2, 2025.

In addition to curriculum planning and whole-group/small group instruction, our teachers are expected to differentiate the curriculum and accommodate students with specific learning needs/strengths. Collaboration with colleagues and productive connections with parents - including parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and report cards with personalized narratives are also important expectations. Teachers are responsible for some coverage of Recess, and participation in Open House, Professional Growth Days, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds.

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

3rd Grade Lower School Lead Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Burke’s School • San Francisco

To Apply:

Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to https://apply.workable.com/burkes/j/4BA14F4F98/.

Part-time Spanish Teacher

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

We are seeking a part-time Spanish teacher to lead an introductory Spanish class for our two Grade 4 classes. The instruction is one hour a week for each class, for a total of two weekly instructional hours. The teacher will work with our Spanish Language Program Coordinator to develop and deliver the program. The position is at an Italian immersion, International Baccalaurat school, and a multilingual and multicultural community.

Please email Amanda Fox, Elementary School Director: amanda.fox@lascuolasf.org to apply.

Start Date: 9/16/2024

Accepting applicants until 9/30/2024.

Music Teacher

Berkeley Unified School District • Berkeley

Music Teacher - Choir and general music Full-time music teacher. This position includes conducting a middle school chorus, 1st-3rd grade general music classes, and some 4th/5th grade ukulele classes. A current single-subject California music credential (or enrollment in an intern music credential program) is required. Ability to to teach a variety of instruments and/or general music is encouraged.

Apply using the link below.

The start date for this position is September 16, 2024. Accepting applications until December 1, 2024.