Starting in the 2026-2027 Academic Year
11-Month Position
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 and administrators 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
Service learning, field studies, and community partnerships are fundamental expressions of the mission, values, and Quaker testimonies of San Francisco Friends School (SFFS). The Dean of Service Learning & Field Studies provides strategic leadership, pedagogical vision, and operational oversight for the school’s K-8 experiential education, including place-based learning through day and overnight trips, service learning, and civic engagement initiatives.
This role ensures that all experiential learning and community engagement is deeply integrated into the core academic curriculum, mission aligned and upholds the school’s commitment to “creating a caring and just society”. The Dean supports the next stage of program evolution—cultivating student agency and stewardship through intentional community partnerships that are authentic, reciprocal, and sustainable.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Dean of Service Learning & Field Studies will:
