Long Term Substitute (Literacy Specialist)

Red Bridge Description

Red Bridge is an independent K-8 school that opened in September 2020 in San Francisco. Red Bridge was founded as a demonstration school for a new model of education designed to foster a sense of agency in students as opposed to traditional schools that are designed to reinforce compliance. Student ownership is built into every system and structure of the school, so that students gradually take on more responsibility for their learning. This puts every student on the path to becoming a lifelong learner – so that no matter what the future looks like, they can adapt and flourish. Learn more about our nontraditional grouping, grading and teaching model .

Red Bridge strives to have a student body that reflects the diversity of our community in San Francisco. Our mission, location, and individualized tuition model all support this goal. We believe that a diverse learning community is a necessary part of a high-quality education. We aim to have a faculty that reflects this diversity as well. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Red Bridge currently serves 71 students in the equivalent of kindergarten through seventh grade. We will have a full K-8 school in the 2026 - 2027 school year, and our first graduating class of 8th graders in June 2027.

Working at Red Bridge

Teachers at Red Bridge are not only in charge of instruction, but are also contributing to creating a new model of education. This means that teachers are designing their own lessons based on the Red Bridge scope and sequence and creating new systems and structures that align with the Red Bridge mission. While this role asks more of teachers than a traditional teaching role, it also provides the opportunity to have a further-reaching impact and to truly change how we educate kids. Red Bridge regularly has educators from around the globe tour the school to learn from our model.

Red Bridge teachers are known for being highly intentional and structured, which results in students who are empowered to drive their own learning. Our teachers believe in high standards for students and create learning environments that support students in showing up as their best and most capable selves. Red Bridge is also a more collaborative environment than most, which can be both exciting and challenging. Red Bridge teachers are willing to find compromise, excited to learn from others, comfortable giving and receiving feedback, happy to lend a hand, and approach this all with a good sense of humor. If you are excited by this, please apply!

Position Details

We are seeking a long-term substitute teacher to cover a Kindergarten/1st Grade level literacy specialist role. This elementary school teacher would lead small-group instruction in reading and writing. This teaching role will work with students in ability-based small groups (8-15 students). For academics, students are grouped based on skill level in the subject area rather than their age or grade. The Literacy Specialist is responsible for planning instruction, collaborating with the Red Bridge teaching team, observing and taking notes on students, regularly assessing student achievement and progress, and coordinating with teachers and parents as necessary to discuss student progress. This role is available from March 2026 to June 2026, with the possibility of extending into the fall or beyond.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person