Elementary School Teacher (Grades 2nd-5th)

We are committed to building a faculty and staff that is full of passionate Jesus followers who are called to this sacred work. Our staff is essential to the flourishing of our students, our school, and our mission here in San Francisco. While we do not have a role open right now, we would love to meet you as a way of exploring future possibilities. If working for a school like Donum Dei excites you, we invite you to complete the application and start our interview process

About Donum Dei Classical Academy

Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

School Information

Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116

Phone: (415) 874-9631

School Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.

Position Information

Position Title:

Elementary School (Grades 2nd-5th) Teacher AKA Grammar School Teacher

Reports To:

Grammar School Coordinator

Annual Salary:

$60,000

Working Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

How This Role Fits into the Team

Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. The Grammar School Teacher plays a vital role in this work by shepherding students during their formative years, establishing strong academic foundations, ordered habits, and a joyful love of learning. Through consistent instruction, thoughtful classroom leadership, and close collaboration with colleagues, the teacher supports the holistic formation of students in truth, goodness, and beauty.

Ideal Candidate

A devoted, skillful teacher of the grammar stage who builds foundational literacy, numeracy, and habit through joyful, orderly instruction grounded in Scripture. They partner with families to form disciplined, curious learners who love truth and beauty.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Pursue the ACSI Teacher Certification, Classical Educator Equivalent, CA Teacher Credential, or Master’s in Classical Education within two years of initial employment.

Experience

Professional working experience in relevant field(s).

Professional Development

Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Missional

Alignment

• Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment.
• Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

Faith & Conduct

• Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.
• Serve as a minister of the Gospel.
• Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.

Employment Type & Compensation

Employment Type

Full Time Salaried, Exempt - 40 hours a week

Sick Pay

72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software

Compensation

Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction & Management

• Serve as the Lead Teacher, setting the tone for a structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with the classical education philosophy.
• Organize and manage a structured, orderly, and visually inviting classroom to promote a peaceful and effective learning environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies, routines, and rhythms to foster student responsibility and attentiveness.
• Monitor student progress, evaluate performance, and provide timely feedback on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character formation.
• Maintain and update the gradebook on the school’s server for parent accessibility and transparency.
• Assist with assessing incoming students to determine grade-level proficiency.
• Keep lesson plans updated and uploaded on the school server, creating curriculum maps for all grade-level subjects.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with parents and staff, fostering a strong partnership in student education.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers and secure a substitute when needing to be absent (illness, doctor’s appointments, jury duty, etc.).
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year, scheduled outside normal school hours as needed.
• Complete regular report cards and progress reports in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Host parents in the classroom during Back-to-School Night and the All-School Open House to showcase student learning and curriculum goals.

Schoolwide Support & Duties

• Assist in school programming, including morning supervision, recess and lunch duty, drop-off and pick-up procedures.
• Support the broader teaching staff and school community by helping with school events, field trips, and special programming.
• Take responsibility for student learning outcomes, offering additional support and accommodations before, during, or after school when necessary