Substitute Teacher 2026-27

San Francisco Friends School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Friends School seeks substitute teachers for K–8, aligned with Quaker values. Responsibilities include leading or supporting lessons, following plans, and assisting teachers across grades.

Candidates should support social-emotional learning and classroom management while collaborating with grade-level teams. Ideal applicants are flexible, proactive, and comfortable with varied teaching methods and educational technology, contributing to a diverse, inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Student-centered approach
• High emotional intelligence
• Familiar with behavior management for K-8
• Comfortable using educational technology
• Experience with varied teaching methods
• Collaborative and creative mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to needs

Responsibilities

• Lead or support instruction across grades K-4 or 5-8 as needed
• Execute lesson plans and report any concerns to the day’s teacher
• Provide social-emotional learning support and manage classroom behavior
• Assist with duties and support teachers and students
• Attend some specialist classes with students as needed
• Provide short-term coverage for Lead/Assistant Teachers
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to ensure consistency of instruction

Skills

Student-centered

High EQ

Behavior management

Educational technology

Teaching methods

Collaborative

Excellent communicator

Flexible

Job description

The San Francisco Friends School (SFFS), located in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco, educates K-8 students in the tradition of Quaker learning. By example and commitment, we hope to inspire all connected with our school to work together toward a peaceful and caring society. For further information about San Francisco Friends School’s beginnings, mission, and philosophy, please visit our website at www.sffriendsschool.org.

The school seeks teachers who resonate with the San Francisco Friends School mission, which provides an exemplary education in a community dedicated to problem-solving, service to others, simplicity, social justice, and quiet reflection. Our Quaker mission also compels us to create a diverse and inclusive community; we seek a person who will thrive and contribute to such a community, both within and beyond the walls of the school.

Overview of Responsibilities

Substitute teachers demonstrate a potential to serve students in all grades K through 8 in various subjects where needed. This role reports to the Division Heads. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead or support instruction across various grade levels as needed (either grades K-4 or grades 5-8)
• Execute the teacher’s lesson plans and report back to the teacher any concerns or issues from the day
• Offer social-emotional learning support for students and manage student and classroom behavior
• Assist with various duties and provide support for teachers and students as needed
• Accompany students and attend some specialist classes, as needed
• Provide short-term coverage for Lead Teachers or Assistant Teachers, as needed
• Collaborate with partner teacher and/or grade level team to ensure consistency of instruction and student expectations

Additional responsibilities may be considered based on individual interests and experience. We seek to staff our school with educators who are:

• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of their students and the overall school during these extraordinary times
• Take initiative, and have an interest in Quaker educational pedagogy
• Inspired to develop creative problem-solving skills and be active and engaged members of the SFFS community.

Skills and Qualifications

• Student- and learning-centered
• High EQ (emotional intelligence)
• Familiar with behavior management and conflict resolution for students K-8
• Highly comfortable working with educational technology
• Experience in a variety of teaching methods
• Highly collaborative and creative
• Excellent communicator
• Flexible

Compensation

$200 daily rate for a full day above 4.25 hours. $26.67 per hour if working under 4 hours/day.

The San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. The school also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.