La Scuola International School
3250 18th St.
San Francisco CA. 94110
U.S.A.
Start Date: August 1, 2024
La Scuola International School seeks experienced and passionate Elementary School teachers for this Academic Year.
We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the IB PYP (IB Primary Years Program). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, be strong team players and be very proactive and flexible. Final candidates need to be prepared for a teaching demonstration (or a video if they are overseas).
This position is for the upcoming academic year and will report to the Director of Grades K – 5 at our campus in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood.
Schedule: On site hours are 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm and at the discretion of Division Director, dependent on school needs.
Additional time may be required to prepare curriculum, prepare assessments, attend meetings, conferences and curriculum nights; and take part in admissions events such as Open Houses, tours; and communicate with parents and staff and to meet the educational and program goals of the School. The on-site hours are subject to change as necessary for the smooth operation of the School.
The Elementary Teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Lower School Director and the Head of School.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Designing, planning & implementing appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB-PYP guidelines, including but not limited to:
Setting educational and developmental goals for the children, both as a group and individually, including but not limited to:
Preparing the environment (indoor and outdoor) so as to support the educational objectives/goals including, but not limited to:
Establishing and maintaining a personal connection with each parent, child’s family, including:
Communicating with parents
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Education, or Child Development Certificate, or 5+ years experience working with children required;
Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching in K-8 grade level, preferably in a language immersion program and or and IB accredited school;
Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency
Experience working in a Reggio Emilia inspired school
Must be authorized to work in the US
REQUIRED SKILLS
Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English/Italian;
Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach;
Familiarity with IB-PYP Curriculum framework or inquiry/project based approach;
Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
Problem solving, creativity, excellent multitasking skills, and ability to thrive in a start-up environment are a must.
Ability to plan curriculum, lead other teachers;
Excellent communication skills and ability to present in public to both parents and other educators;
Enjoy working with children, including ones with mild learning differences;
Ability to work well in a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community;
Obvious passion for the academic subject matter being taught;
Commitment to equity, inclusion and a diverse community;
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Benefits
Estimated annual salary range: $62,400 to $126,697 depending on on qualifications and experience. Position receives excellent benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers group life insurance, employer-matched retirement, long-term disability insurance and commuter benefits. Other fringe benefits include sick and personal time, paid holidays, daily warm lunch while on site and outstanding professional development.
To be considered for the position or any position, please visit our website at www.lascuolosf.org to apply on our Careers page.
Applicants may also send a letter of intent, a resume and a minimum of 3 references to HR@lascuolasf.org.
J-1 Visa Sponsorship Opportunities
Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be eligible for a J-1 teacher sponsorship if the below requirements are met:
J-1 visa federal regulations require foreign teachers to:
(1) qualify to teach in K-12 schools in their country of nationality or last legal residence
(2) have two years’ full-time teaching experience
(3) satisfy the standards of the US state where they teach
(4) be fluent in English
(5) be of good reputation and character
(6) teach full-time 32 hours per week minimum in the US
(7) possess the equivalent of a US university degree (4 years) in education or subject taught
(8) be currently working as a teacher in home country or country of last legal residence
(9) Exchange Intent–to come to the U.S. for the purpose of exchange, not work.
CANNOT:
(10) work as a principal, intern, tutor, counselor, coach, etc. per CFR 62.24 Guidance 2019-01[2], Feb 1, 2019
La Scuola International School is a private, Preschool – Grade 8 independent school in San Francisco. The school founded its preschool, La Piccola Scuola Italiana, in 2002 and has earned awards and accolades for its work with Reggio Children in Italy as a leading example of the Reggio Emilia pedagogy in North America. In 2012, the school expanded its curriculum through grade 8 and is the only school in San Francisco to offer the International Baccalaureate program for the elementary and middle school years as well as the only school in the world to offer a program that blends Reggio Emilia, the International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion.
The mission of the school is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. The school does this by believing steadfastly in children’s innate ability to learn and by challenging them academically, creatively and innovatively in an environment that is intentionally designed to elicit creativity and curiosity from those that work there.
Its language immersion program helps children to develop cognitive skills as well as empathy and awareness of the world around them. The school’s multicultural and diverse community esteems different perspectives and experiences and strives to educate the global citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
La Scuola International School is accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.
We believe our community thrives through diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and realities. Only through a persistent drive to listen and learn from one another, create and promote equitable opportunities and to continue to reflect and evolve will we be able to establish systems which will address the needs of the one and the many.usage and making them keenly aware of the world around them and their place in it.
Applicants should be strong team players and be very proactive and flexible. Final candidates need to be prepared for a teaching demonstration (or a video if they are overseas).
Please reach out to HR@lascuola.org.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.lascuolasf.org/.
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.