Open Positions

The Dahlia School of San Francisco offers an authentic, international, Montessori Spanish Language curriculum with the goal of bringing peace, joy and global-mindedness to the world through the child. The Dahlia is the flower of San Francisco, and as an intentionally diverse community, we believe that every child is a flower of this great city. As a community school, we are committed to each child’s best development as well as equity and inclusion. Here are the status of open positions at The Dahlia School of San Francisco.

• Montessori Elementary Guide or Fellow (French or Spanish Speaking)

Montessori Elementary Guide or Fellow or Substitute (French or Spanish Speaking)

Beginning Immediately to August 1, 2025

We are seeking a dedicated, benevolent Teacher, or Assistant Teacher that would like to pursue Montessori Elementary training via school scholarship, who is passionate about equity, diversity, community building, teacher leadership and child and family support. You will support the Elementary Classroom, a mixed age classroom currently mostly 5-9 year olds with a 1:12 teacher to student ratio. 

Benefits:

• $26-50 hourly salary with competitive benefits, paid vacation, sick leave and optional summers off. 

• Sponsored Montessori Training for Fellow and Professional development opportunities.

• Rest and lunch breaks as mandated by the state of California. 

• Bottomless coffee/tea and lunch provided.

• Opportunity to join an established and supportive team.

• Diverse, inclusive community that supports each teacher in his or her individual needs.

• Beautiful neighborhood where you can find all resources and activities within walking distance.

• Staff wellness events on Professional Development Days and throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Starting immediately through August 1, 2025. 

• Position is full-time

• Must be willing to work 9 until 5:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8 until 4:30pm on Fridays and occasional evenings for parent education nights and school events. 

• Teaches French 4 times a week, or speaks in Spanish at all times during school hours. 

• Must speak English for parent communication and potential issues of safety with children (eg crossing the street)

• Support for Diverse Learners: Implement daily support strategies tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

• Cooking Support: Guides children in occasional cooking activities, promoting healthy eating habits and culinary exploration.

• Art Program Leadership: Lead the school's art program based on a prepared and purchased curriculum.

• Extracurricular Support: Safely walk students to and from extracurricular programs, ensuring their well-being and participation in enriching activities beyond the classroom.

• Montessori Education: Demonstrate interest in the Montessori approach to education, integrating its principles into daily teaching practices.

• Teacher Training Sponsorship: Opportunity for sponsorship for teacher training programs to further professional development and deepen understanding of educational methodologies.

• Partnership Support: May be asked to support needs at partnering early childhood programs, fostering collaborative relationships and extending educational support to younger learners.

• Chaperoning Field Trips: Assist in organizing and chaperoning field trips, also known as "Going Outs" in Montessori, providing students with hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom.

• Supports other teachers' breaks. 

• Receives and greets classroom visitors.

• Supports administration of standardized tests.  

• Offers necessary support in either classroom and with school administration. 

• Leads extended care hours from 3-5:30pm.

• Supports cleanliness of classroom and school in partnership with all staff and students

• Acts as a substitute in order to assure adequate coverage for the school site.

• Administers first aid, provides health office coverage and dispenses approved medication to students in accordance with Red Cross First Aid/CPR training (to be sponsored by the school.)

• Operates a variety of office equipment including a classroom mobile phone, Ipad, school copier, fax machine, two-way radio, computer and assigned software. 

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a Montessori classroom is ideal but not required.

• Interest in furthering her or his Montessori career by taking Montessori training.

• Bilingual French and English or Spanish and English. 

• Believes in the unique human potential of each child, and recognizes the impact and connection of each child in the world.

• Passionate about the value of Montessori education in the service of equity, diverse communities and social justice.

• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and open mindedness, along with the willingness to be part of a community that learns and grows together.

Candidate Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to:

• Stand up 95% of the classroom hours and lift up to 40 pounds

• Guide classroom and children on outdoor excursions and field trips

• Bend, stoop and sit for various tasks throughout the day

• Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children

• Move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations

• Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time

• Must be able to sustain a high level of energy

• Must possess acceptable hearing, language and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children’s well being

• Our school embraces nature, outdoors and adult guided “going outs.” May be required to be outdoors and push children in up to six child buggies for regular, prolonged activities.

Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter and earliest preferred start date to Lindsey Barnes at hello@thedahliaschoolsf.org.