ECE School Teacher (Grades TK-1st)

How This Role Fits into the Team

A devoted, skillful teacher of the early childhood education stage who builds foundational literacy, numeracy, and habit through joyful, orderly instruction grounded in Scripture. They partner with families to form disciplined, curious learners who love truth and beauty.

School Information

• Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116
• Phone: (415) 874-9631
• School Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.

Position Title

ECE School Teacher (Grades TK, K, 1st)

Reports To

ECE Director

Annual Salary

$60,000

Working Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ideal Candidate

• Education: Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Missional Alignment: 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 - 40 hours a week
• Sick Pay: 72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software
• Compensation: Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Teacher, setting the tone for a structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with the classical education philosophy.
• Organize and manage a structured, orderly, and visually inviting classroom to promote a peaceful and effective learning environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies, routines, and rhythms to foster student responsibility and attentiveness.
• Maintain and update the gradebook on the school’s server for parent accessibility and transparency.
• Assist with assessing incoming students to determine grade-level proficiency.
• Keep lesson plans updated and uploaded on the school server, creating curriculum maps for all grade-level subjects.
• Communicate regularly with parents and staff, fostering a strong partnership in student education.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers and secure a substitute when needing to be absent (illness, doctor’s appointments, jury duty, etc.).
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year, scheduled outside normal school hours as needed.
• Complete regular report cards and progress reports in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Host parents in the classroom during Back-to-School Night and the All-School Open House to showcase student learning and curriculum goals.
• Assist in school programming, including morning supervision, recess and lunch duty, drop-off and pick-up procedures.
• Support the broader teaching staff and school community by helping with school events, field trips, and special programming.
• Take responsibility for student learning outcomes, offering additional support and accommodations before, during, or after school when necessary

Future Opportunities

San Francisco, CA