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Posted: 25-Feb-26
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000-$80,000 (.8 position)
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The San Francisco Schoolhouse is conducting a search for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Learning Specialist 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.
K-8 Learning Specialist
The position is 32 hours/week and reports to the Head of School.
Responsibilities May Include:
- In conjunction with the Head of School and K-8 directors, plan individualized learning plans and work with diverse students, K-8, who are recognized as neurodiverse and/or unique learners.
- Observe and work with individual students in class and as part of a learning support program.
- In conjunction with the K-8 directors and Head of School, implement interventions based on researched and effective methods that align with Schoolhouse’s overall approach.
- Oversee the school’s student support program, including tracking student progress, and collaborating with teachers and families to keep them updated.
- Attend faculty meetings, grade level team teacher meetings, and family meetings to discuss individual student progress and coaching for professional development in working with students with learning differences.
- Manage and organize all materials required for the program.
- Incorporate social-emotional learning and diversity, equity, and inclusion into working with students.
- Supervise students on the playground or at the park when it fits into the teacher’s schedule.
Requirements
- Experience working with elementary-age and/or middle school children in a related role or work.
- Experience with a variety of academic and behavioral interventions.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to supervise students effectively and interact collaboratively with parents, teachers, and school administrators
- Preferred: an individual with experience in special or general education (including former lead teachers interested in an ed specialist role), or a current student seeking an advanced degree in education, with demonstrated experience supporting students with mild learning differences.
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for 3 references to hr@sfschoolhouse.org.