School Nurse Jobs in San Francisco, CA
School Nurse jobs in San Francisco are concentrated across the San Francisco Unified School District, community health-focused charter networks in the Mission and Bayview-Hunters Point, and private independent schools in Pacific Heights and the Richmond. Employers actively hiring include San Francisco Unified School District, Clever, and Cathedral School for Boys. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Who's Hiring
- San Francisco Unified School District46

- Clever1

- Cathedral School for Boys1

- Richmond District Neighborhood Center1R
- KIPP Public Schools Northern California1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education46
- Government & Public Sector8
- Technology & Software1
School Nurse Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a school nurse job in San Francisco?
Candidates with experience in pediatric health, chronic disease management, or school health programs have the strongest edge in San Francisco. The San Francisco Unified School District is the largest employer, but community health organizations operating in underserved neighborhoods like the Tenderloin and Excelsior also hire regularly. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Tagalog are a genuine differentiator given the city's student population.
Which companies hire school nurses in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring school nurses in San Francisco include San Francisco Unified School District, Clever, and Cathedral School for Boys, per current listings on MigrateIate as of June 2026. San Francisco's hiring mix leans toward public school districts, nonprofit community health organizations, and private independent schools, reflecting the city's diverse educational landscape.
Are there remote school nurse jobs in San Francisco?
Remote school nurse roles exist but are uncommon given the hands-on, on-site nature of student health care. About 2% of school nurse openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Telehealth coordination, health documentation review, and care management roles within larger school health programs are the positions most likely to offer any remote flexibility.
How can I get a school nurse job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is a substitute or per-diem school nurse position through the San Francisco Unified School District, which regularly fills short-term coverage needs. Community health nonprofits in the Mission and Bayview districts also hire nurses in student-facing roles where school health experience can be built on the job. Volunteering with organizations like the School Health Programs division strengthens a local application significantly.
Which industries hire the most school nurses in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most school nurses in San Francisco are Education, Government & Public Sector, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's density of public schools, community health organizations, and well-funded private schools creates consistent demand across multiple employer types within a compact geography.
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