2026-2027 On-Call Substitute Teacher K-8

San Francisco Day School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Day School is seeking an On-Call Substitute Teacher to provide instructional and classroom management support for grades K-8. You will follow pre-established lesson plans and maintain a positive environment aligned with SF Day’s values.

The role is on-call with a pay rate of $35 per hour, with a guaranteed 4-hour block for a half-day and then payment for additional hours worked. A BA degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience teaching or assisting in independent schools is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Be prepared to accept assignments on short notice and work across different grade levels and subjects as needed.
• Maintain a structured and respectful learning environment by managing student behavior and ensuring classroom rules are followed.
• Teach lessons or facilitate activities as outlined in plans and ensure student understanding of key concepts.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including recess, transitions, and lunch, ensuring safety.
• Record student attendance and support smooth daily operations.
• Report to division head about day’s progress and any concerns.
• Offer assistance to students with classwork and provide extra help as needed.
• Be flexible to changes in schedule or subject matter and may move between classrooms.
• Follow school policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Love for working with children/young

Education

BA degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Description

Agreement Dates: On-Call as needed

Work Hours: 7:45a.m. - 4:00p.m (Monday - Friday)

Department: Faculty

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

EEO Category: 2. Professional

Pay Category: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $35 per hour (Guaranteed pay of 4 hours for 1/2 day and then per hour worked after that)

Pay Schedule: Semi-Monthly

At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection, in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here.

Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.

Summary

The On-Call Substitute Teacher provides instructional and classroom management support in the absence of the regular teacher for grades K-8. They will ensure continuity of learning by following pre-established lesson plans and maintaining a positive classroom environment that aligns with SF Day’s values and culture. The role requires quick adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to manage different learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Be prepared to accept assignments on short notice, often with little lead time, and be ready to work across different grade levels and subjects as needed.
• Maintain a structured and respectful learning environment by managing student behavior and ensuring classroom rules are followed.
• Teach lessons or facilitate learning activities as outlined in the plans, ensuring students understand key concepts.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including during recess, transitions between classes, and lunch, ensuring their safety.
• Record student attendance and ensure that the classroom operates smoothly at the start of the day.
• Report to the division head about the day’s progress, including any behavioral or academic concerns.
• Assist students with their classwork, clarify instructions, and provide additional support for students who may need extra help.
• Be flexible to changes in schedule or subject matter, sometimes stepping into various classrooms throughout the day.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safety drills and emergency responses.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A BA degree; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Teaching and or Assistant Teaching experience in independent schools is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A love for working with children or young adults, is required.

Working Conditions

• 80% Indoors, 20% outdoors
• Ability to move around the school and playground to attend to individual operational and other matters
• Occasional requirement to lift more than 30 lbs
• Sit for an extended amount of time

Employees

• Are compassionate and kind to ourselves and others. We work together as active contributors in a connected community and focus on balance and wellness so we can show up fully for students.
• Are prepared. We have the appropriate training, knowledge, and skills regarding this age group's developmental characteristics and needs. We complete our responsibilities with professionalism and fidelity.
• Are reflective and accountable. We take time to consider the intent and impact of our actions and repair the harm done for the betterment of the community.
• Are lifelong learners. We are committed to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Put the children first. We are child-centered, both in and out of the classroom. We treat each child as an individual with respect and dignity. We create a safe environment where students grow in autonomy and the ability to work and play together.
• Partner with families. We believe in the importance of the home-school partnership and partner with families proactively and positively.
• Communicate with professionalism and care. We communicate with professionalism and care to each other and our students.
• Uphold high expectations for ourselves and our students. It is all of our work to create an environment that fosters personal integrity and social responsibility.

Teachers

• Are skilled at teaching their subject area and grade level(s). We are constantly deepening and evolving our craft to ensure best practices. We know how we teach is as important as what we teach, and growth requires feedback, reflection, and change.
• Understand the arc of child development. We align our pedagogy and content to this developmental arc.
• Create an engaging, culturally responsive classroom. We recognize and value the importance of actively engaging students’ learning. We honor students’ cultural displays of learning and respond positively and constructively.
• Plan for predictable variability in the learning profiles of students. We provide multiple means of representation and engagement, as well as support and extension in what we teach and assess.
• Provide clear, consistent classroom norms and logical consequences. We provide feedback to students with clarity and care and guide them through the reflective and restorative process. Students know what routines to expect and what’s expected of them to support them in becoming empowered learners and responsible school community members.
• Provide clear learning goals and objectives. We align to content area scope and sequence. We ensure that students know what they are learning when they are learning it, and why they are learning it.

At San Francisco Day School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.