Elementary School Teacher Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Elementary School Teacher jobs in San Francisco concentrate in the Mission District, the Sunset, and the Richmond, with additional demand across the Bayview-Hunters Point and Tenderloin corridors through the San Francisco Unified School District and a growing network of independent and charter schools. Employers hiring right now include San Francisco Unified School District and KIPP Public Schools Northern California. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.
We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.
Job Description
- Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
- Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
- Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
Education:
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Need to obtain an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Knowledge/skills required:
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
Additional Information
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.
We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.
Job Description
- Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
- Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
- Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
Education:
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Need to obtain an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Knowledge/skills required:
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
Additional Information
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Elementary School Teacher Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an elementary school teacher job in San Francisco?
The strongest path into San Francisco's elementary teacher market runs through SFUSD, which is the city's largest employer of classroom teachers, but independent schools in Pacific Heights and the Sunset and charter networks in the Bayview and Mission also post openings regularly. Candidates with bilingual skills, particularly Spanish or Cantonese, and experience with diverse urban student populations stand out in this market.
Which companies hire elementary school teachers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring elementary school teachers in San Francisco right now include San Francisco Unified School District and KIPP Public Schools Northern California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is shaped by a mix of the large public district, well-funded independent schools, and an active charter school sector with campuses across underserved neighborhoods.
Are there remote elementary school teacher jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though remote work is rare for classroom-based elementary teaching, which is inherently on-site by nature. About 0% of elementary school teacher openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in curriculum development, instructional coaching, or educational program coordination rather than direct classroom instruction.
How can I get an elementary school teacher job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through a substitute teaching or paraeducator role within SFUSD, which gives direct classroom exposure and puts you in front of hiring principals. Charter networks in the Bayview and Mission, such as those affiliated with national networks operating locally, also recruit career changers and recent graduates through structured residency and new-teacher pipelines that offer mentorship alongside a full teaching load.
Which industries hire the most elementary school teachers in San Francisco?
Most elementary school teacher openings in San Francisco sit in Education and Government & Public Sector, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's dense concentration of public, charter, and independent school networks, combined with a population of families concentrated in the Sunset, Richmond, and Noe Valley, keeps demand consistently active across those sectors.
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