3rd Grade Teacher

Full-Time Position - Maternity Leave

End of October through mid-April

About Burke’s

Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 114-year tradition of educational excellence. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced teacher who creates a classroom culture that supports deep thinking and learning; academically, socially, and emotionally. An ideal candidate would be: interested in learning and growing as a professional, willing and able to collaborate with colleagues, and experienced in best practices, including dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Burke’s has a Teaching Institute and each K-4 teacher is responsible for mentoring an Associate Teacher. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Working in partnership with the classroom Associate Teacher to plan and teach. 
• Planning trips and special projects to support the program.
• Creating a warm, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive exchanges with students, and clear expectations for community behavior using techniques from Responsive Classroom and Toolbox.
• Partnering and communicating proactively and effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports twice a year (February and June), regular blog postings, email, and phone communication
• Incorporating effective strategies for differentiation and assessment.
• Collaborating with the Learning Specialist, Lower School Counselor, and Division Director around student needs and issues that arise.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Below are the professional qualifications that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

•  B.A degree and teaching credential or advanced degree 
• At least 2 years of experience leading a middle elementary classroom

Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

Burke’s offers competitive compensation based on prior experience, position requirements and a salary scale ranging from $67,200 - $147,203. Comprehensive benefits are provided. More information about the school can be found on the website at www.Burkes.org.