Maternelle & Lower School Instructional Support Teacher

Our School The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy. Our vibrant urban campus is situated in the heart of the city and serves nearly 1,100 students beginning at age 2 and continuing through grade 12. Our School The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy. Our vibrant urban campus is situated in the heart of the city and serves nearly 1,100 students beginning at age 2 and continuing through grade 12. Mission Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Opportunity Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities both personal and professional. When minds and cultures from around the world come together, boundless curiosity takes hold; faculty and staff benefit from that deep intellectual engagement and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community. Position Overview The Maternelle & Lower School Instructional Support Teacher is a full-time faculty member who plays a vital role in ensuring instructional continuity and excellence across the Lower School. Working collaboratively with French and English teaching teams, this educator provides high-quality classroom instruction, supports student learning across grade levels, and contributes to the daily life of our bilingual, multicultural school community. This position combines classroom teaching, instructional support, and faculty collaboration. This is a full‑time, exempt faculty position reporting to the Lower School Principal. The teacher is assigned to the Lower School for the full academic year and participates fully in the professional life of the school. Primary Responsibilities Provide high-quality instruction in French and English classrooms during planned and unplanned teacher absences Deliver lessons that align with the school's curriculum and maintain continuity of learning Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes student growth and well-being Build positive relationships with students across grade levels and become a trusted member of the Lower School community Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, learning support staff, and administrators to ensure a seamless educational experience for students Provide small-group or individualized instructional support when classroom coverage is not required Support classroom management and reinforce school-wide expectations for student behavior Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional learning, school events, and other community activities Maintain effective communication with colleagues and administrators regarding student progress and classroom needs Demonstrate flexibility by supporting the evolving instructional needs of the Lower School throughout the school year Education/Qualifications A laser focus on each student's academic, social-emotional, and personal growth Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred Ability to teach effectively in both French and English is required Demonstrated success in elementary classroom teaching Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive learning environments Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to teaching and problem-solving Commitment to working in a multilingual, multicultural, and inclusive school community Authorization to work in the United States or eligibility to obtain appropriate work authorization or visa sponsorship This is a Full Time, Exempt position. The salary range is $65,153-$110,975 based on experience and qualification. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI). Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. All prospective staff will be fingerprinted and submit a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr