$25 - $28 per hour
Job Title: Substitute Teacher Reports To: Education Director Location: San Francisco (Portola and Excelsior neighborhoods) Salary Grade/Range: $25-$28 per hour, DOE, on-call staff guaranteed a minimum of 12hrs/wk Status:…
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Preschool Teacher jobs in San Francisco, CA
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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$20–$39/hr
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$57k
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information about San Francisco Friends School’s beginnings, mission, and philosophy, please visit our website at . The school seeks teachers who resonate with the San Francisco Friends School mission, which provides an…
$26 - $30 per hour
group academic tutoring in core subject areas and behavioral coaching to students. Collaborate and coordinate with school day teachers, counselors, and beacon staff to identify high needs students who need educational su…
Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional... ...La Scuola International seeks experienced and passionate Preschool / Early Child…
$30 - $35 per hour
and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community. Posit…
About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere (an…
$65.15k - $110.98k
and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community. Posit…
$26 - $31 per hour
Preschool Afternoon Teacher (Part-Time, 2-6:00 pm) Children’s Day School (CDS) is a co-educational preschool through eighth grade serving over 460 students in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco. Spanning t…
$150 - $175 per day
and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. POSITION OVERVIEW This position is a substitute positions as a teacher’ s aide or a teacher in our High School. The position will begin as soon as possible and will…
$150 - $175 per day
position will begin as soon as possible and will last as long as you are available. Your role will be to cover for faculty absences ( teachers or assistant teachers) at our Early Childhood Center or Maternelle. KEY RESPO…
$60.21k - $103.25k
the world in which we live. POSITION OVERVIEW This position is for a Teacher' s Assistant full-time position (35h/week) in our Early Childhood Education Center also known as the Preschool/ Maternelle (Grade PK2-PK4), for…
$23 - $25 per hour
with students? Do you find yourself wishing you could gain real hands on experience lesson planning, leading, and working with SFUSD teachers? Come work for Mission Graduates! Work in a friendly and supportive environmen…
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What preschool teachers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $42k–$53k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $50k–$64k |
| Senior | $29–$39 | $60k–$81k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
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