The San Francisco Schoolhouse is conducting a search for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Music Teacher to join our growing school community for the 2026-27 school year. 

Do you have the leadership skills to work with students who love to learn, love to have choice within a curriculum, love projects and who have a high sense of social responsibility?

San Francisco Schoolhouse is a growing, independent, K-8 school located in the Hayes Valley District of San Francisco. The School’s intentionally small size, experienced and passionate teachers, experiential curriculum, and active parent participation model provide a unique opportunity for families seeking a community-minded progressive education that challenges and supports their child. Founded in 2011 by a small and dedicated group of teachers and parents and two students, the Schoolhouse now enrolls 115 students.

Lead Teachers at the Schoolhouse lead mixed-grade classes. Currently the school is configured with a mixed Kindergarten/1st grade class, a mixed 2nd/3rd grade class, a mixed 4th/5th grade class, and a middle school that mixes students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. K-5 averages 14 students per grade. As we grow, middle school will average 20-25 students per grade.

Music Teacher

The position is 20-40 hours/week and reports to the Head of School. The number of hours depends on the interest of the teacher in taking on other roles at the school besides teaching music classes, including possibly classroom assistance, playground and/or after school supervision. If interested, please mention this in your cover letter.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and implement a creative, inspiring, and mission-aligned curriculum of music instruction for grades K-8. Experiences with grades K-8 is a benefit, but not necessary.
• Teach music once a week to grades K-8.
• Prepare K-8 students for a music showcase for families, presented in January.
• Organize and manage the showcase. 
• Manage and organize all materials required for the program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on all school endeavors. 
• Incorporate social-emotional learning and diversity, equity, and inclusion into lessons.
• Supervise students on the playground or at park when it fits into the teacher’s schedule.

Requirements

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school age children teaching music.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Able to supervise students effectively and interact collaboratively with parents, teachers, and school administrators 
• Preferred, an individual seeking a career in education 

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for 3 references to hr@sfschoolhouse.org. 

About San Francisco Schoolhouse

The Schoolhouse is an independent, K-8 school located in the Hayes Valley District of San Francisco. Our intentionally small size, experienced and passionate teachers, experiential curriculum, and active parent participation provide a unique opportunity for families seeking a community-minded progressive education that challenges and supports their child. Founded in 2011 by two teachers and two parents with two students, the Schoolhouse now enrolls over a 100 students. Mission San Francisco Schoolhouse is an intentionally small community where young people are valued as individuals. A compassionate team of educators approach academic and social-emotional development with the aim of cultivating justice-seeking humans empowered to transform their world. Core Values We Honor Childhood We’re Anchored in Community We Value Individuality and Celebrate Difference We Foster Agency We’re Committed to Exceptional, Collaborative Teaching We’re Powered by Simplicity

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