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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.
Job Summary:
We seek teachers compelled by the 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.
Physical Education at Friends is based on participation, student health and community engagement. We strive to build the capacity in students to think about working with peers, solving problems with confidence, and to understand their bodies. PE teachers instruct students in grades 4-8 and are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that includes games, physical health and teamwork. Teachers are engaged in regular collaboration, curriculum development and pedagogical reflection.
Candidates should know that San Francisco Friends School deeply values integration and collaboration. The school launched a new schedule in the 2019-2020 school year that features a block dedicated to transdisciplinary studies. Teachers will work in cross disciplinary teams to develop and implement curriculum aimed at examining relevant contemporary topics in their full complexity. Timely communication, patience, humility, willingness to listen and the ability to problem solve with peers are at the core of this work.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement curriculum aimed at examining relevant contemporary topics in their full complexity.
- Lead and/or participate collaboratively committee programs
- Coach sports teams
- Evaluate and assess student performance
- Supervise student advisory group
- Create and deliver timely written and verbal communication
patience, humility, willingness to listen and the ability to problem solve with peers are core communication expectations. Includes Parent Communication - Lunch and Recess student supervision
- Outdoor and *Cultural Education program participation (field trip supervision)
* includes local, national and international travel
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in physical education, kinesiology, health or related fields)
- Two or more years of experience teaching middle school physical education
- Strong understanding of physical education
- Experience as an instructional leader or curriculum designer
- Knowledge of current pedagogy and facility with hands-on and project-based instruction
- Flexible, adaptable, reflective and collaborative spirit
- Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
- Must have a Live Scan Fingerprinting test and clear a background check.
Desired Qualifications:
- Openness to Quaker philosophy
- Highly collaborative and creative team player
- Spanish, Mandarin, Farsi or Hindi speaker
Physical requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, talk, run, move equipment, hear and visually interact with students.
- Reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Compensation and Benefit summary:
- Competitive, exempt salary based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and matching 403(b).
EEO Commitment:
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; candidates who need accommodations in order to apply for this position should request an accommodation as part of the submission of interest.
Please email a resume and letter of interest to
https://sffriendsschool.applytojob.com/apply
Attn: Clarke Weatherspoon, Head of Middle School
