Aspiring Elementary Teacher — 1–3 Year Mentorship & Hands-On Training

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in the San Francisco area is seeking Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2027-2028 school year. The program runs 1-3 years and pairs associates with an experienced mentor. This role offers hands-on training, lesson planning support, and exposure to independent schools.

A passion for education and a Bachelor’s degree are required; 2027 grads welcome. Compensation and benefits vary by school and location; opportunities to coach extracurricular activities may include

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related required. 2027 grads welcome.
• Aspiring educator with a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with young people.
• Previous experience working with children (camp counseling, sports instruction, teaching assistant, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• No credential or certification is needed, just a passion for working in education.
• Willingness to work with lower school students.

Responsibilities

• Subscribe to the school's core values, mission and philosophy and seek passionately to promote them.
• Participate in creating lesson plans, developing effective classroom management practices, and promoting a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with lead teacher to create a classroom atmosphere that promotes joyful learning and a welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture.
• Assist with creating and planning engaging lessons that foster active participation and promotes student enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Lead student instruction in various subject areas that could include phonics, reading, writing, math, handwriting, and social studies.
• Opportunities to coach or provide support for extracurricular activities (often with an additional stipend).
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents in proactive and professional ways through e-mail, phone calls, in-person conversations, parent-teacher conferences, bi-annual progress reports, etc.
• Communicate regularly with Lead Teacher to learn new skills and techniques to build your teaching tool kit.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Student-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in the San Francisco area is seeking Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2027-2028 school year. The program runs 1-3 years and pairs associates with an experienced mentor. This role offers hands-on training, lesson planning support, and exposure to independent schools.

A passion for education and a Bachelor’s degree are required; 2027 grads welcome. Compensation and benefits vary by school and location; opportunities to coach extracurricular activities may include