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Careers

Nothing is more important to us than the teaching and learning that takes place at our school. Every member of our professional staff plays a role in fulfilling the promise and potential of each child. We do this by employing passionate, curious, and engaged thought leaders in differentiating instruction and progressive education. Holding true to our school values, we actively seek to promote diversity and inclusion in our administration, faculty, and student body.
 
從我們在低年級的協作合作教學模式，到我們對持續專業發展的承諾和各級共用的專業知識，我們為每位員工成為終身學習者的熱情感到自豪。我們豐富的課程讓學生參與動手學習，並在學術，藝術和體育與公平和社會正義教育之間取得平衡。我們的使命反映了瞭解每個學生並做出相應回應的重要性，這是我們學校社區每個成員的共同責任。

當前職位空缺

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  • Middle School Math Teacher

    Click here to apply to this position.

    Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Math Teacher to begin in August, 2026. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.

    Primary Responsibilities of the Middle School Math Teacher:
    • The middle school math teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the middle school math program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
    • Estimated course load: Teach 4 sections of 1 grade level of math; oversee a weekly club; and participate in duties and study halls.
    • Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities.
    • 領導一個中學生諮詢小組，與年級團隊合作處理內容。
    • Collaborate with Middle School Learning Specialist, and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.

    基本職責和責任：
    • Participate in staff, middle school division, math department, team meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
    • Facilitate and record notes for advisees’ student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences.
    • 制定和實施強有力的評估實踐;定期向學生提供反饋。
    • 準備三個月報告卡和中期報告。
    • 指導學生作品集工作。
    • 協調橡果故事。
    • Coordinate math and grade-level field trips and participate in advisory field trips throughout the year.
    • Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles).
    • 帶領一片樹林。
    • 參加中學內部補貼計劃。
    • 在午餐，課間休息和中學集會期間監督學生。
    • 與年級團隊合作規劃和實施新生迎新活動。

    其他計劃期望：
    • 通過舉辦旅遊和訪客以及參加中學開放日來支援招生工作。
    • Participate in the Middle School BTSN.
    • 參加活橡樹營。
    • 在一個晚上的活動期間支持學生，例如中學音樂節，中學舞蹈或電影之夜。
    • 參加MS音樂節/MS戲劇製作/藝術展。
    • 參加戶外教育/旅行過夜教育之旅。
    • 為畢業生撰寫演講並參加八年級反思儀式（由畢業班的先前經驗決定。
    • Support Math enrichment opportunities, Math festivals, and Math support sessions
    • Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Additional Formal Training (Credential, License, Advanced Degree)
    • 5+ Years Teaching Experience

    Salary Description
    $80,000 to $115,000 depending on experience

  • Early Elementary Teacher

    Click here to apply to this position.

    Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.
     
    Live Oak is accepting resumes for an Early Elementary Teacher in the early elementary grades (kindergarten-second) to begin in August, 2026. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.
     
    Early Elementary Teachers at Live Oak work in a team teaching structure, collaborating with a co-lead teacher in each classroom of 22-24 students.

    要求
    Primary Responsibilities and Duties
    • Collaborate with the grade level teaching team teacher to plan, consistently document, and implement the grade-level curriculum in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
    • Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular and individualized feedback to students.
    • Manage student behavior with the use of classroom and management strategies that are structured, consistent, respectful, responsive to student needs to build a safe, orderly, inclusive classroom community, and aligned with the adopted resources.
    • Understand and model the school’s mission, vision, and values in relationships with students, colleagues, and families, including the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Create a classroom community that thrives in constructivist practices.
    • Offers an understanding in the area of reading by providing Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory reading lessons through direct instruction for identified groups across the grade level with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.
    • Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through participation in the Professional Growth Program including goal setting, professional development activities, and ongoing dialog with Lower School Division Director.
    • Collaborate with the Learning Specialist and Lower School Division Director, in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
    • Participate in staff, lower school division, grade-level meetings, and other meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
    • Uphold professional standards of punctuality, discretion, and professionalism.
    • Facilitate and record notes for Fall and Spring Parent/Guardian Conferences.
    • Prepare semester report cards and student portfolios.
    • Coordinate a variety of divisional events for the grade level; including, Acorn Stories, Merry Go Round, Step Up, and concerts.
    • Coordinate student presentations and participation at assemblies.
    • Communicate and engage with families regularly (write posts to class websites and newsletter articles).
    • Supervise students during lunch and recess duties.
    • Attend weekly library class with students to support them during whole-group and individual work time.
    • Collaborate with the grade level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
    • Actively participate in opening and closing weeks.

    Additional School Wide Expectations:
    • Support admissions work through tours and visitors, as well as participating in Open Houses.
    • Lead a monthly meeting of a mixed age group of Live Oak students (Groves).
    • Participate in Lower School Back to School Night.
    • 參加活橡樹營。
    • Attend the Art Show.
    • Attend professional development.
    • Engage the summer reading.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Additional Formal Training (Credential, License, Advanced Degree)
    • 5+ Years Teaching Experience

    Salary Description
    $80,000-$115,000 per year DOE

  • Middle School Humanities Teacher

    Click here to apply to this position.

    Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin in August, 2026. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.

    要求
    中學人文教師的主要職責：
    • The middle school humanities teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the middle school humanities program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
    • Estimated course load: Teach 2 sections of 1 grade level of humanities; oversee a weekly club; and participate in duties and study halls.
    • Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities.
    • 領導一個中學生諮詢小組，與年級團隊合作處理內容。
    • Collaborate with Middle School Learning Specialist and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.

    基本職責和責任：
    • 根據需要參加員工，中學部，人文部，團隊會議，以實現計劃的目標。
    • Facilitate and record notes for advisees’ student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences.
    • 制定和實施強有力的評估實踐;定期向學生提供反饋。
    • 準備三個月報告卡和中期報告。
    • 指導學生作品集工作。
    • 協調橡果故事。
    • 協調人文實地考察，並全年參加諮詢實地考察。
    • Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles).
    • 帶領一片樹林。
    • 參加中學內部補貼計劃。
    • 在午餐，課間休息和中學集會期間監督學生。
    • 與年級團隊合作規劃和實施新生迎新活動。

    其他計劃期望：
    • 通過舉辦旅遊和訪客以及參加中學開放日來支援招生工作。
    • Participate in the Middle School BTSN.
    • 參加活橡樹營。
    • 在一個晚上的活動期間支持學生，例如中學音樂節，中學舞蹈或電影之夜。
    • 參加MS音樂節/MS戲劇製作/藝術展。
    • 參加戶外教育/旅行過夜教育之旅。
    • 為畢業生撰寫演講並參加八年級反思儀式（由畢業班的先前經驗決定。

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Additional Formal Training (Credential, License, Advanced Degree)
    • 5+ Years Teaching Experience

    Salary Description
    $80,000-$115,000 per year DOE
     

  • Upper Elementary Teacher

    Click here to apply to this position.

    Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.
     
    Live Oak is accepting resumes for an Upper Elementary Teacher in the upper elementary grades (third to fifth grades) to begin in August, 2026. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.
     
    Upper Elementary Teachers at Live Oak work in a team teaching structure, collaborating with a co-lead teacher in each classroom of 22-24 students.
     
    要求
    Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
    • Collaborate with the grade level teaching team teacher to plan, consistently document, and implement the grade-level curriculum in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
    • Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular and individualized feedback to students.
    • Manage student behavior with the use of classroom and management strategies that are structured, consistent, respectful, responsive to student needs to build a safe, orderly, inclusive classroom community, and aligned with the adopted resources.
    • Understand and model the school’s mission, vision, and values in relationships with students, colleagues, and families, including the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Create a classroom community that thrives in constructivist practices.
    • Offers an understanding in the area of reading by providing Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory reading lessons through direct instruction for identified groups across the grade level with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.
    • Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through participation in the Professional Growth Program including goal setting, professional development activities, and ongoing dialog with Division Director.
    • Collaborate with the Learning Specialist and Division Director, in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
    • Participate in staff, division, grade-level meetings, and other meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
    • Uphold professional standards of punctuality, discretion, and professionalism.
    • Facilitate and record notes for Fall and Spring Parent/Guardian Conferences.
    • Prepare semester report cards and student portfolios.
    • Coordinate a variety of divisional events for the grade level; including, Acorn Stories, Merry Go Round, Step Up, and concerts.
    • Coordinate student presentations and participation at assemblies.
    • Communicate and engage with families regularly (write posts to class websites and newsletter articles).
    • Supervise students during lunch and recess duties.
    • Attend weekly library class with students to support them during whole-group and individual work time.
    • Collaborate with the grade level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
    • Actively participate in opening and closing weeks.

    Additional School Wide Expectations:
    • Support admissions work through tours and visitors, as well as participating in Open Houses.
    • Lead a monthly meeting of a mixed age group of Live Oak students (Groves).
    • Participate in Lower School Back to School Night.
    • 參加活橡樹營。
    • Attend the Art Show.
    • Attend professional development.
    • Engage the summer reading.

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Additional Formal Training (Credential, License, Advanced Degree)
    • 5+ Years Teaching Experience

    Salary Description
    $80,000-$115,000 per year DOE

  • Lower School Dean of Student Wellness

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    Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.
     
    The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness strengthens the capacity of the school to promote a healthy school climate by facilitating ongoing support of  students in the classroom and ensuring that support services are integrated into the school community. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness is to promote student success through student wellness, social-emotional learning, and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness will remain current on trends in social-emotional learning and wellness services, including the latest educational research findings, and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach.
     
    The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness guides the successful practices of the Lower School that promotes every student reaching their full potential and promise. 
     
    Seeking applicants for current opening or 26-27 school year.
     
    Primary Responsibilities: 
    • In partnership with the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, serve as the primary implementation leader in the K-4 classrooms, directly supporting students and leading classroom teachers.
    • Manage student referral process and conflict resolution process.
      • Connect students and families to resources needed, follow up with teachers on student support and progress
      • Communicate the cycle of student concern and progress to teachers and families.
      • Design and lead Tier 2 student social groups in response to demonstrated need 
    • Provide support to teachers in problem solving student conflicts and determine next steps when problems arise.
      • Push in support 
    • Know the students well, paying particular attention to, and providing strategies for, students who are at higher risk of facing social-emotional or mental health challenges.
      • Collaborate with Lower School faculty and teachers to identify students in need of mental health services and make referrals to outside providers for assessment, evaluation, and therapeutic services. 
      • Keep up to date current and potential outside resources for mental health support and evaluation.
    • Act as a proactive and responsive resource for students, families, faculty on issues that arise involving social-emotional wellness in the lower school student community. 
      • Design and implement the lower school social-emotional learning curriculum.
      • Collaborate with and support lower school faculty in teaching integrated SEL lessons within the class curriculum.
    • Collaborate and communicate with the Lower School Division Director regularly.
      • Communicate grade-level updates through the class pages and messages to parents/guardians.
      • Support as needed in school-wide or grade-level meetings.
    • Support the students’ leadership in building their own positive and community-centric identity.
    • Support Lower School participation in school wide activities
      • Support the execution of the Relationship Mapping process
    • Collaborate and communicate with the Lower School Division Director regularly.
      • Communicate grade-level updates through the class pages and messages to parents/guardians.
      • Support as needed in school-wide or grade-level meetings.
    • Support parent enrichment and education opportunities, including collaboration and support on roundtables.
    • Support the Admissions process.
    • Meet regularly with the Lower School Division Director, Dean of Student Inclusion and Belonging, Lower School Deans of Student Wellness, Collaborative Problem Solving  Implementation Team, Lower School Grade Level Teams, Lower School Student Support Meetings, and Lower School Student Resource Group.
    • Additional duties as assigned.
     
    要求
    Our ideal candidate desires to: 
    • Shape a just and inclusive school that supports and upholds the well-being of all  students. 
    • Act with intentionality to build and support trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families. 
    • Communicate effectively across multiple domains in order to deepen the school community’s understanding of best practices in social emotional development. 
    • Pursue their own professional growth as a member of an engaged learning community.

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Master level education in education preferred and/or social work
    • Experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
    • Student support experience in an educational setting.

    The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness is 100% time and reports to the Lower School Division Director. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness works collaboratively with the Middle School Deans of Student Wellness, Division Directors, the Learning Services team, the Dean of Student Inclusion and Belonging, and the Lower School faculty. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness serves the student body of Live Oak School’s K-4th grade community.

    Salary Description
    $80,000-$115,000 per year DOE

  • 課後項目負責人

    為獨立的 K-8 年級學校尋找經驗豐富的課後計劃負責人。我們位於舊金山陽光明媚的波特雷羅山。我們學校的使命是支援每個學生的潛力和承諾。我們提供堅實的學術基礎，培養個人信心和與他人合作的能力，激勵學生以同情心和正直的態度行事，並培養對學習的熱情，以持續一生。課後項目負責人的主要職責是在有趣、結構化和支援性的課後環境中幫助促進學生的福祉。該職位是兼職的。

    請在此申請。

  • 未來的教育工作者

    Live Oak 一直對想要瞭解更多關於 Live Oak 學校職業機會的教育工作者感興趣。如果您希望我們在適合您的興趣和專業知識的職位空缺時與您取得聯繫，請分享您的簡歷和介紹信。

    請在此申請 

  • 代課教師

    Live Oak School正在尋找擔任代課老師的候選人。有教學經驗者優先。

    請在此申請。

A Live Oak Career...

Supports Your Entire Well-Being

Our faculty and staff enjoy a range of comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with mental health resources to support your whole self.

Builds Teamwork

You will be a valued member of a team of dedicated educators who work collaboratively to provide a one-of-a-kind education. Exchange ideas as a lower school co-teacher or build inter-curricular projects in middle school.

Fosters Learning & Growth

Staff and faculty have a wealth of professional development opportunities at their disposal. Attend a conference, undergo specialized content training, or earn a certification. Live Oak even offers funding to help you pursue an advanced degree that supports your journey as an educator.

Is Inclusive of All

Affinity spaces and events bring our staff, faculty, families, and students together in shared celebration of culture and identity. Members of our faculty & staff annually attend the national People of Color Conference and take an active role as peer leaders in Live Oak's SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) chapter, providing important opportunities to engage in equity-driven initiatives.

Opens Doors to the World

Step beyond the classroom and help your students explore the world for themselves. With regular field trips at all grade levels, middle school outdoor education, and the school-wide Camp Live Oak you will get to experience the world and help open your students' eyes to meaningful learning.

Invites you into our community

You will be part of a dynamic community where your contributions will be integral to the life of Live Oak School, offering your unique talents, skills, and interests as a sports coach, club moderator, grade level advisor, committee member, or professional development leader.

Employment at Live Oak

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  • 100%

    Expenses covered for faculty & staff to attend PD conferences and workshops, including registration, travel, lodging, and meals

  • 55%

    Faculty & staff of color

  • 61

    Faculty & staff who live in the city of San Francisco

  • 75th

    Percentile and above at which Live Oak benchmarks faculty & staff salaries, keeping them competitive with comparable schools and districts

  • 85%

    Faculty who have at least 5+ years of teaching experience

  • 90+

    Average number of annual professional development hours each faculty/staff member undergoes, including weekly in-service sessions to participation in conferences and workshops
1555 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

415 861-8840
info@liveoaksf.org
Live Oak學校歡迎並接納任何種族，膚色，國籍和民族血統，公民身份，性別認同，性別表達，性取向和信仰的學生，以享受Live Oak學校的所有權利，特權，計劃和活動。Live Oak學校不會因種族，膚色，國籍和民族血統，公民身份，性別認同，性別表達，性取向以及對其教育政策和計劃，招生政策，調整后的學費計劃以及體育和其他學校管理的計劃管理的信仰而歧視。