Kindergarten Teacher

Donum Dei Classical Academy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Healthcare

Computer and software provision

Sick pay accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked

Job summary

A classical education institution in San Francisco seeks a Kindergarten teacher dedicated to developing young scholars. The ideal candidate will create a warm classroom atmosphere, foster curiosity, and partner closely with families. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and engaging actively with the school community. Candidates should hold or pursue an ACSI Teacher Certification or equivalent. Full-time salaried position offers a range of benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare.

Qualifications

• Professional working experience in relevant field(s).
• Ongoing commitment to spiritual formation.
• Good standing with a Christian church, including regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes curiosity and joy.
• Monitor student progress and communicate updates to parents.
• Engage with the community through school events.

Skills

Joyful and nurturing educator

Commitment to classical pedagogy

Ability to foster curiosity

Strong communication with families

Education

ACSI Teacher Certification or CA Teacher Credential

Master’s in Classical Education

Job description

Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God .

School Information

Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116
Phone: [phone]
School Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30 p.m.

Position Information

Position Title:

Reports To:

60,000

Working Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

How This Role Fits into the Team

Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. As a classroom teacher, you’ll help develop our ECE Program, support initiatives to further our institutional effectiveness and reach, as well as support the overall wellbeing of our students through facilitating daily academic, social, spiritual, and emotional learning.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal Kindergarten teacher at Donum Dei Classical Academy is a joyful and nurturing educator who delights in the wonder of early learning and is deeply committed to cultivating virtue, order, and curiosity in young students. This candidate is a passionate follower of Jesus who sees teaching as a sacred calling and partners closely with families to support each child’s academic, spiritual, and social formation. With a love for classical pedagogy, they create a structured yet warm classroom environment where imagination, foundational skills, and a love of truth and beauty can flourish.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Pursue the ACSI Teacher Certification, Classical Educator Equivalent, CA Teacher Credential, or Master’s in Classical Education within two years of initial employment.

Experience

Professional working experience in relevant field(s).

Professional Development

Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Administration

Requirements

• Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment.
• Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

Faith & Conduct

• Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.
• Serve as a minister of the Gospel.
• Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.

Employment Type & Compensation

Employment Type

Full Time Salaried, Exempt

Sick Pay

72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software

Compensation

Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Instruction & Classroom Leadership

• Work with the team to develop, write, and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with learning standards and classical education principles.
• Integrate history, literature, and biblical truths into daily lessons, fostering a love for learning and a deep understanding of virtue.
• Organize and manage a classroom that fosters curiosity, structure, and joy in learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies, rhythms, and routines that create a peaceful and effective learning environment.

Student Progress & Assessment

• Monitor student progress, evaluate performance, and provide feedback on academic growth, social-emotional development, and character formation.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accessible grade book, ensuring transparency for parents.
• Assess incoming students to determine grade-level proficiency and instructional needs.

Parent & Faculty Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom updates.
• Host parents for Back-to-School Night, Open Houses, and Parent-Teacher Conferences (twice per year, with flexibility for after-school hours).
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development workshops to grow as a classical educator.

Schoolwide Support & Community Engagement

• Supervise students during recess, morning arrival, afternoon pick-up, and other school programming as needed.
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers and arrange for coverage when absent.
• Complete report cards and progress reports in alignment with the academic calendar.
• Develop and maintain curriculum maps for each subject taught in kindergarten.
• Take responsibility for student learning outcomes, providing remedial instruction before, during, or after school as needed.

The pay range for this role is:

55,000 - 60,000 USD per year (Campus)

Now Hiring for the 2026/2027 School Year