Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten

Pay: $68,556.00 - $116,283.00 per year

Job description:

The Mission Preparatory School, a TK-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free, public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, is accepting applications for the role of Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mission Preparatory School (Mission Prep) is a single-site charter school located in the Mission District of San Francisco that serves nearly 500 students in grades TK-8, centered on a core belief that all children can achieve at the highest levels regardless of background or circumstance. The school is designed to enable students to become self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners armed with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. Mission Prep is designed specifically to address the learning needs of an underserved student population. Embracing the diverse strengths and capabilities of every student, we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments that recognize and cultivate the unique potential within each individual. Through an intensive focus on literacy and the implementation of strategic academic support structures, the school ensures mastery of essential skills and content knowledge, accelerates student achievement, supports student acceptance to top high schools, and lays the foundation for every child to excel in and graduate from college.

In its first decade, Mission Prep has established itself as one of the leading single-site charter schools in the region and the country. With results that regularly surpass the most well-funded charter networks, Mission Prep has received recognition for being within the top public schools in the Bay Area. Mission Prep seeks teacher leaders and administrators who embody our PREP values of being prepared, respectful, engaged, and persevering. If you are a committed, kind, and hard-working leader who wants to make a difference in the lives of our students in the Mission District of San Francisco, we encourage you to consider a position with our passionate and innovative team. We strongly encourage people of color and bilingual people to apply. For more information, please visit www.missionpreparatory.org.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold the mission and vision of Mission Prep
• Coordinate and participate in school-wide events, including community meetings, field trips, and other activities as assigned by leadership
• Complete administrative and operational duties in accordance with school needs and deadlines
• Internalize and implement rigorous, standards-aligned, objective-driven instructional plans and assessments as dictated by school approved curriculum.
• Update student performance data in school tracking systems weekly.
• Analyze data to inform and adjust instructional practices
• Provide individualized, differentiated support to ensure all students reach mastery
• Teach, model and foster school-wide systems, routines, and expectations
• Implement classroom and school-wide family communication systems
• Participate actively in professional development and professional learning communities
• Reflect on feedback and observations to improve Performance

Mindset:

• You think strategically, always Prepared and present
• You build systems, knowing that structures aid accountability and foster greater learning.
• You have high regard and Respect for the work. Your students and colleagues love to learn from you.
• You are committed and know that providing high-quality, culturally and rigorous instruction is a pathway to equity and liberation for our students.
• You are actively Engaged in deconstructing systems of oppression and committed to always keep learning.
• You believe in Persevering and know its potential for enhancing learning & fostering new learning.
• You are excited by collaboration and know that the best outcomes come from a group of people, not just the mind of one.
• You have a heart for our Prepsters and your approach is grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Appropriate CA teaching credential or verified enrollment in teacher credentialing program.
• CLAD/BCLAD certification or equivalent.
• Mandatory completion of Credentialing Requirements via Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Must hold a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to refine messaging based on feedback to enhance clarity and impact.
• Maintains a high level of organization while remaining open to improving systems and workflows through reflective practice and collaboration.
• Uses data intentionally to inform and adapt instructional practices, actively seeking input and feedback to drive continuous growth and effectiveness.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality, scripted curriculum with fidelity, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Active, collaborative engagement during observation sessions, with a focus on applying feedback and strengthening instructional practices through a growth-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to developing continually as a professional educator
• Holds a strong sense of accountability for student achievement outcomes, continuously reflecting on results and implementing feedback to improve instruction and support student growth.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Urban teaching experience
• Cleared Teaching Credential in required subjects
• Experience with Benchmark Advance, SIPPS, and Zearn as well as NWEA and iReady

Start Date: Immediate start

Time Commitment:

This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows an 11-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.

Schedule: 7:30A- 4:30PM (TBD)

Credential: TMPS provides diligent support and advice through a dedicated Credentialing Advisor to ensure compliance of valid certification/s for local and out-of-state applicants.

Salary and Compensation:

Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.

Salary base range: $68,556.80 - $116,283.06 per year.

See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.

How to Apply:

People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit the following application materials to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:
• How does race & equity inform your work? Why?
• What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?
• Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.

Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94110 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,556.00 - $116,283.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94110 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94110: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person