Long-Term Second Grade Substitute Teacher

August 2026-January 2027

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 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:

Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as child development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with second graders, flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative.

Essential functions of the role

• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management
• Collaborate with grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning
• Collaborate with Student Learning Services and Counseling & Wellness teams as well as outside support providers, as necessary, to promote student success and wellness
• Administer and analyze assessments to differentiate for a range of learners
• Meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning
• Experience in child development and literacy skills
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic about working with second graders
• Flexible and able to demonstrate a desire to learn
• Show initiative and a commitment to the Friends School mission