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Posted: 07-Nov-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Contract
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School Description
Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco and serves a diverse population of 210 students enrolled in transitional kindergarten to 8th grade, with a faculty and staff of approximately 45 people. Established in 1918 by artist-educator-activists Helen Salz and Flora Arnstein, Presidio Hill School is the oldest continuously operating progressive school in California, with a mission and deep history connected to social justice. Our In-House Sub will have demonstrated passion and experience teaching and working with students and a school community that explicitly strives to be inclusive.
Presidio Hill offers its students a challenging, project-based curriculum that attends to their intellectual and social-emotional needs and prepares them to be agents of positive social change. Guided by a skilled and caring faculty, students learn to be confident and curious, creative problem solvers, and independent, critical thinkers. Learning at PHS is collaborative and active. We place great value on the arts as both an academic discipline and an essential element of a meaningful life. Situated on the edge of the Presidio, our school takes full and frequent advantage of the park’s 1,500 acres; whether they are studying science, art, social studies, or literature, the Presidio is a rich and vital “classroom” to our students.
Our vibrant, diverse, and supportive community allows students to explore their unique voices, traits, and talents; our emphasis on the importance of community and justice encourages students to develop self-awareness, personal character, resilience, and an understanding of their role as stewards of the planet and citizens of the world.
Presidio Hill School seeks a faculty and staff that reflects the broad range of diversity in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our school is strongly committed to promoting cultural competency in all interactions and programs. Invested in the growth, happiness, and preparation of our teachers, we provide generous support for their professional development.
Position Description
Presidio Hill School seeks an Interim Middle School Math Teacher from February 2025 - May 2025. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of elementary and middle school-aged children, progressive education, and anti-bias teaching practices. Candidates will ideally have prior experience as a middle school math teacher. The Interim Middle School Math Teacher will be expected to utilize a flexible and specific plan provided by the current Math teacher to support our engaging math program and which will help the interim teacher to scaffold and differentiate lessons and experiences for students. Given that PHS utilizes aspects of Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs in order to support positive student behavior, candidates with experience in either of these areas are preferred.
The PHS middle school math teacher also serves as a middle school advisor for a small group of students. The primary responsibility of an advisor is running a 20-minute morning meeting with a small group of students and communicating with colleagues about students.
In addition to creating and maintaining a vibrant math program, providing excellent instruction and inspiration, and maintaining effective communication with colleagues, parents, and students, the middle school math teacher is expected to contribute to the greater PHS community through work on various committees and school events. PHS teachers and all faculty work closely with each other and collaborate and engage in a positive manner; excellent interpersonal skills are a necessity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Establish a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks through self-discovery, collaboration, and community engagement
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Design and deliver curriculum and instruction as appropriate to grade level(s).
- Supervise a few recess, lunch, and/or dismissal duties each week
- Provide student support as a middle school advisor, including daily morning meetings, parent/guardian conferences, communication with middle school colleagues, and (in some cases) overnight field trips.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate or co-facilitate once/week elective class (at certain limited times of the school year if pre-determined)
- Attend a limited number of evening or weekend school events
Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Knowledge of Progressive Education
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Presidio Hill School
- 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred
- Specific experience using technology to support teaching and learning including Google Docs and Google Calendar, iPads, and iOS.
- Instructional experience with varied pedagogical approaches
- Good humor, energy, a passion for teaching, and a love of learning
- Experience and/or interest in supervising students on short overnight trips
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A Bachelor’s degree. Teaching credential preferred.
Salary range for this position is between $3,000–$5,000 monthly. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information for two to three references, and/or letters of reference via email (with Interim Middle School Math Teacher in the subject line) to Lisa Jeli (Head of School): lisa@presidiohill.org. Interested candidates should send the above information by no later than November 30th.
To learn more about PHS, please visit our website