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Co-Teacher
Full-time Non-exempt Position

The Co-Teacher Program provides an opportunity for beginning teachers to start their teaching careers in a collaborative, co-teaching environment. Whereas the Associate Teacher assists in the daily working of the classroom, the Co-Teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching, in the classroom and beyond, and also benefits from a Head Teacher’s guidance and mentorship.

The philosophy of the Co- Teacher program is twofold, designed to support students and to develop teachers’ skills, knowledge and abilities. First, in order to best serve our students, teachers differentiate instruction to address the needs of the many different kinds of learners. Associate Teachers will plan and execute, in a collaborative way, a differentiated curriculum in all areas. Second, San Francisco Day School values its teachers and wishes to create a dynamic, collaborative, enriching teaching experience that supports teachers at all stages of their career. We do this by having a multi-tiered teaching structure: Associate Teachers, Co-Teachers and Head Teachers. With all three levels at any given grade level, there are exciting mentoring and learning opportunities for all teachers.

Co-Teacher responsibilities include:

• Designing, teaching and evaluating curricular units
• Creating lessons that include differentiated instruction for diverse learners
• Developing units based on own particular areas of interest and expertise
• Communicating regularly with parents, including leading Parent Teacher Conferences
• Coordinating and participating in field trips and the Outdoor Education Program
• Writing student evaluations
• Assuming responsibility for classroom set-up and classroom management structure
• Assuming share of responsibility for lunch and playground, dismissal and arrival duties
• Attending weekly faculty meetings and faculty in-service days.
• Attending various school functions throughout the year including parent potluck dinners, performing arts programs, field days, and evening events.

Yearly contracts for Co-Teachers will begin mid-August of each school year . A New Teachers’ Orientation, required for all teachers new to San Francisco Day School, will be held the week before full faculty meetings begin. Co-Teachers will also attend a Faculty Retreat with the permanent faculty and administrators.

A Co-Teacher must be committed to a career in teaching, and have a minimum of two years experience in a classroom; for example as a Teacher, an Intern or a Student Teacher. A teaching credential is preferred. Candidates must also possess an interest in a communicative, collaborative environment, where feedback and mentoring are important components.

San Francisco Day School is an independent, co-ed day school serving approximately 400 students in grades K-8. SFDS educates, nurtures and inspires girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest academic and creative potential, to embrace ethical values, and to become active contributors to their communities. San Francisco Day School welcomes and celebrates children, families, faculty, and staff that reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. The School values the strengths and accomplishments of the individuals who are part of the community and takes pride in and celebrates the diversity and special character of the community as a whole. We fully and actively support equal opportunity for all people and encourage people of color and LGBT applicants to apply. SFDS offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can download and print an application. If you don't, please contact Meagan Nye , Director of the Co-Teacher and Associate Teacher Program, and request one. The application deadline is March 15.

Applications should be mailed to:

Meagan Nye
Director of Co-Teacher and Associate Teacher Program
San Francisco Day School
350 Masonic Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
mnye@sfds.net