Middle School Project Teacher

Presidio Knolls School Inc•San Francisco, CA

just now•$76,140 - $135,901

About The Position

A PKS Middle School Project Teacher will partner with the Head of the Middle School to design and implement an engaging, interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum. The ideal candidates will be bilingual and bicultural; will have a passion for and experience with middle school children; will prioritize progressive educational aims and interdisciplinary instruction; will understand how to design a program with rigor and flexibility; and, most of all, they will be excited to help co-author a new chapter in the life of an incredible school. This role offers significant opportunity for professional growth, curriculum leadership, and contribution to school-wide strategic initiatives. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Head of Middle School.

Requirements

BA required, Master’s degree preferred.
Bilingual and bi-literate in Mandarin Chinese and English with native Mandarin Chinese proficiency. Experience teaching Chinese language and literacy.
Demonstrated success inspiring middle school children.
Background in curriculum design, ideally including a project-based approach.
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma; the ability to engage and inspire students, parents and colleagues.
Experience helping children construct interdisciplinary knowledge.
2+ years experience teaching in an independent school setting helpful.

Nice To Haves

Have a commitment to professional development and a growth mindset about learning for all. We believe that everyone can improve and should continually work toward excellence.
Enjoy contributing to student and community life inside and outside the classroom. PKS is a community and our close relationships build a solid foundation for our kids.
Work towards social justice and support multicultural education. As a progressive school, we are growing engaged global citizens equipped with empathy, compassion and practices that position them to thrive in a diverse society.
Possess an ability to integrate theory with practice in designing and implementing appropriate learning strategies for each student.
Love collaboration, iteration, and innovation.
Are ready to roll up your sleeves and join a team that has a deep commitment to student growth and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Co-author, coordinate, and implement a well-organized and focused curriculum.
Design assessments that make learning visible; document student growth.
Teach assigned middle school classes.
Create a warm, caring, joyful learning community.
Create a classroom space that is differentiated, engaging, responsive, and beautiful.
Participate in reflection and coaching activities.
Coordinate and travel with students on an immersive 10–14 day experiential learning trip annually.
Maintain open communication with parents.
Must be able to start work in San Francisco around August 1, 2026.
Advise a group of 8-12 middle school students and work with them in a daily advisory block (focused on social emotional health and good decision making).