Elementary Teacher Second Grade

Stratford School (#2004), 301 De Montfort Avenue, San Francisco, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. Stratford School – DeMontfort Campus Join Our Team This Fall Stratford School's DeMontfort Campus is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 2nd Grade Teacher for a short-term teaching assignment from August 3, 2026, through November 6, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys working with elementary-aged students and wants to make an immediate impact in a supportive, high-achieving school community. Beyond the assignment, successful teachers may be considered for future open positions across the campus as opportunities become available. About the Role At Stratford School, our elementary classrooms are built around curiosity, academic excellence, and strong relationships. We are looking for a teacher who can step into a 2nd-grade classroom and create a positive, engaging learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn every day. As a Short-Term 2nd Grade Teacher, you will work closely with colleagues, school leadership, and families to ensure a successful and seamless learning experience for students throughout the fall semester. In This Role, You Will Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Stratford curriculum Create a structured, nurturing classroom environment that promotes student growth and independence Monitor student progress and provide timely communication to families Collaborate with grade-level teammates and school leadership to support student success Participate in school events, team meetings, and professional development opportunities Foster a classroom culture that reflects Stratford's commitment to academic excellence and character development What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Previous experience teaching in an elementary classroom, preferably at the primary grade level Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills A warm, dependable, and student-centered approach to teaching Ability to quickly build rapport with students, families, and colleagues Why Stratford School? At Stratford School, you'll join a collaborative community of educators who are passionate about helping students thrive. Our campuses are known for supportive leadership, engaged families, and a culture where teachers are encouraged to share ideas, grow professionally, and make a meaningful difference every day. If you're looking for a rewarding short-term teaching opportunity with the potential to explore future career opportunities within our organization, we'd love to hear from you. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stratford School