Lower School Science Teacher, Grades K-4 (2026-27)

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Science Teacher Grades K-4

Primary Responsibilities: Teach all Lower School science classes; plan daily lessons and collaborate joyfully and respectfully with Associate Science Teacher and head teachers to design engaging inquiry-based learning experiences for students; communicate and partner effectively with parents and grade-level colleagues to provide information about student learning and social-emotional well-being; maintain student records to support parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.

Hours/Classification: 10-months; Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Lower School Division Head

Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment

The Hamlin School seeks teachers who will support and implement the schools mission and Creed. We are a school where there is a clear commitment to passionate engagement with both the art and science of teaching. Hamlin teachers are caring compassionate collaborative and are dedicated to the education of girls and to the integration of current essential capacities into lesson design. The role of an Associate teacher is a collaborative one. While the Head Teacher shoulders primary responsibility for a class both teachers are expected to plan together to deliver whole-group and small-group instruction across content areas. The Associate teacher participates actively in teaching and assessment attends Student Support Services meetings supports parent- teacher conferences and report-writing and substitutes for their teaching partner when absent.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide daily instruction in science differentiating to meet the needs of all learners

Connect science learning to life outside of the classroom (i.e. field trips outdoor education)

Implement K-4 science curriculum according to Next Generation Science Standards

Teach with an understanding of the cognitive and social-emotional development of K-4 girls

Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each girl

Assess student progress using a variety of methods

Communicate with parents about the program and student progress

Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns

Identify materials resources and technology needs for program

Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction

Create and update curriculum updates for families

Participate actively in division meetings admissions events and other school gatherings

Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development

Supervise students in other roles such as recess lunch special school days etc.

Chaperone grade level outdoor education trips as needed

At The Hamlin School we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.

Physical Requirements:

This position is 100% on site.
Ability to lift and carry packages and equipment up to 25 lbs.
Ability to walk stand and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
Demonstrate normal depth perception
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard operate standard office equipment and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Work Authorization Requirements

Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan)
Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)
Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Title: Science Teacher Grades K-4Primary Responsibilities: Teach all Lower School science classes; plan daily lessons and collaborate joyfully and respectfully with Associate Science Teacher and head teachers to design engaging inquiry-based learning experiences for students; communicate and partner...