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Senior level elementary teacher jobs place experienced educators in charge of curriculum leadership, instructional coaching, and shaping school-wide outcomes for students and teaching teams. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Education, with employers like Oakland Unified School District, Richmond District Neighborhood Center, and Douglas County School District - Colorado hiring at this level now.
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THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR.
Position Title: Activity Leader
Employee Type: Seasonal, 22 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally from 1-6pm.
Pay: $32.00 an hour
Location: Onsite at one of our Elementary School sites in San Francisco, CA
JOB DUTIES:
The Activity Leader’s responsibilities are 2-fold:
1) Planning and executing engaging daily and weekly activities for enrichment hours, all while maintaining a safe environment for students. Lesson plans for enrichment classes include criteria Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Multi-cultural Art (MCAP), Wellness (Active Play) and S.T.E.A.M. Additional group leadership includes academic hour facilitation (homework support), and snack/recess supervision.
2) Effective collaboration with team members, demonstrating flexibility and clear communication to foster a positive and supportive work environment. Build strong relationships with supervisors and colleagues by sharing relevant program information to appropriate stakeholders, submit deliverables punctually, and actively participate in program events.
JOB SUMMARY:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides daily direction and supervision to the youth in The Richmond Neighborhood Center school year programs
- Designs and implements engaging and inclusive activities tailored to the developmental and cultural needs of youth
- Offer homework support and academic guidance to students during designated academic hours
- Follows snack monitoring procedures and ensures a safe, healthy and clean environment
- Encourages healthy eating habits according to SFUSD’s Be well, Do Well Policy
- Responsible for communicating and gathering supply needs for their programming
- Applies behavior guidance models and addresses student behaviors through Restorative Practices
- Applies cooperative learning strategies to reduce traditional teaching structures and increase youth voice and engagement
- Attends and participates in staff and supervision check-ins as directed
- Adheres to program attendance policies including “clocking” in and out, vacation requests, and call out procedures
- Completes attendance reporting in a timely manner
- Facilitates and ensures timely youth clean up of all program spaces before transitions to another space or activity
- Communicates to the Program Manager about any programmatic, personnel or student concerns
- Understand and follow through with mandated reporting procedures
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Attends weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings (dependent upon site schedule).
- Attends monthly professional development meetings with elementary department
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- At least one year of experience working with elementary age youth.
- Full availability Monday through Friday during after-school program hours (approx. 1pm-6pm, depending on the school and the day)
- Interest in leading and engaging in group activities with students.
- Critical Consciousness: Able to weave equity and cultural relevance into all aspects of planned activities.
- Able to plan and facilitate programming intentionally. Understanding of marginalized communities.
- Strong advocate for youth voice and leadership.
- A plus if you are bilingual~ especially Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese
- We will help you meet this requirement if it is a barrier to employment~ : An Associate’s degree or higher OR Official transcripts reflecting 48 college units and a high school diploma/equivalent OR Completion of CBEST and a high school diploma/equivalent OR passing the SFUSD Instructional Aide exam.
Requirements for All Staff:
- All employees who have contact with youth under the age of 18 must be fingerprinted under procedures established by the DOJ. We cannot employ any individual who has been convicted of a serious or violent felony, as defined by the California Penal Code. The organization also receives updated information from the DOJ during employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records on a case by case basis.
- Every employee who has regular contact with youth is required to have a current tuberculin skin test or an X-ray examination of the lungs (with a negative result) prior to reporting for duty.
- Employees must be able to prove that they are authorized to work in the United States using any of the documentation allowed according to current I-9 processes.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive and fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance!
- Life insurance, including EAP with counseling sessions
- 13-17 paid annual holidays
- Unique Days of Action policy for 3 paid days off each year to demonstrate or volunteer
- Sick and Vacation accruals begin Day 1
- 401k or Roth 401k with employer contribution!
- Voluntary life insurance can also be elected up to 5x annual salary
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What type of activities do you like to lead?
- Are you fully available M-F 1pm-6pm (Wed 12:30-6)?
Experience:
- elementary school student: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94121 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Senior Level Elementary Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level elementary teacher job?
Employers at this level look for educators who have moved beyond the classroom to lead others, whether through instructional coaching, curriculum design, department leadership, or mentoring newer teachers. A strong candidate demonstrates measurable student outcome improvements, experience collaborating with administrators, and the ability to drive school-wide initiatives. Advanced licensure or a graduate degree in education or curriculum development strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire senior level elementary teachers?
Companies hiring senior level elementary teachers right now include Oakland Unified School District, Richmond District Neighborhood Center, and Douglas County School District - Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established public school districts, private and charter school networks, and education management organizations seeking experienced instructional leaders.
Are there remote senior level elementary teacher jobs?
Yes, though remote options are more limited at this level than in other fields. About 0% of senior level elementary teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these positions tend to focus on curriculum development, instructional coaching, or education consulting rather than direct classroom instruction.
What makes an elementary teacher role senior level?
Senior level elementary teacher roles involve ownership beyond a single classroom. Responsibilities typically include leading grade-level or school-wide curriculum decisions, mentoring early-career teachers, collaborating with principals on instructional strategy, and driving data-informed improvements in student performance. The expectation is that you set the instructional standard for others, not just maintain it yourself.
Which industries hire the most senior level elementary teachers?
Senior Level elementary teacher roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they operate at the scale and complexity that demands experienced instructional leaders who can lead teams, shape curriculum, and deliver consistent student outcomes across multiple classrooms or campuses.