Teaching Associate
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Teaching Associates (TAs) work under the supervision of a lead teacher providing additional assistance and instruction to students. TAs typically work one-on-one or with small groups of students to help them understand and apply the learning taught by the classroom teacher. They often circulate around the classroom while students are completing assignments and assist students who need additional support or extensions. Likewise TAs support teachers with other duties and responsibilities to ensure the classroom is clean and organized and materials are prepared for student use. Learning by doing is a core value of being a this role TAs are encouraged to learn and grow their professional toolbox all with the goal of becoming future lead teachers. We are seeking a TA for transitional kindergarten and a TA for first grade.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES :
COMPENSATION :
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Deep commitment to collaboration and equitable teaching and learning approaches
- Passion to build collaborate and create an exceptional school community
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs including but not limited to English language learners academically high-achieving or low-performing students students receiving special education services and students who have experienced trauma
- Bias towards curiosity and comfort with failure; love for learning
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree
- Knowledge and application of best teaching practices including but not limited to: culturally responsive teaching inclusion anti-racist education restorative practices Universal Design for Learning Total Physical Response (TPR) storytelling inquiry and social emotional learning
- Bilingual
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide support and reinforcement for teacher and lessons
- Give one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review
- Assist teachers with attendance grading and other administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing
- Set up materials and equipment to help teachers prepare lessons
- Ensure the classroom is well organized efficient and materials are accessible for students
- Provide additional supervision for students during class lunch recess between classes and on class outings or field trips
COMPENSATION :
- Hourly rate starting at $25 commensurate with education degrees years of relevant experience and credentials
- Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The New School of San Francisco is a public school committed to inquiry based, equity and personalized learning. We are a K-12 school currently serving K-4th grade.