Inquiry-Led Lower School Teacher (Jan-Apr 2027)

Children's Day School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 593,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Day School in San Francisco seeks a Lower School Teacher to join a co‑teaching team, guiding curriculum with inquiry and fostering student agency, collaboration, and social‑emotional growth. This temporary position runs January–April 2027, with pro‑rated compensation between $24,220 and $53,162 for four months.

BS/BA required; experience with elementary inquiry‑based learning and curriculum development preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required for the role.
• Experience with inquiry-based models of elementary teaching.
• Curriculum development and oversight experience preferred.
• Awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion in classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Co-Lead development and implementation of grade-level curriculum.
• Provide inquiry-based, hands-on learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with a partner teacher and grade-level team.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Provide coaching and feedback to students through conferences and supports.
• Foster social justice, inclusion, and action in the curriculum.
• Develop and implement formative and summative assessments.

Skills

Inquiry-based learning

Collaboration

Communication

DEI awareness

Technology use

Education

BS/BA

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Children’s Day School in San Francisco seeks a Lower School Teacher to join a co‑teaching team, guiding curriculum with inquiry and fostering student agency, collaboration, and social‑emotional growth. This temporary position runs January–April 2027, with pro‑rated compensation between $24,220 and $53,162 for four months.

BS/BA required; experience with elementary inquiry‑based learning and curriculum development preferred.