Kindergarten Teacher

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:
School

Hours:

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

Position Title:

Reports To:

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.

As a classroom teacher, you’ll help develop our ECE Program, support initiatives to further our institutional effectiveness and reach, as well as support the overall wellbeing of our students through facilitating daily academic, social, spiritual, and emotional learning.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal Kindergarten teacher at Donum Dei Classical Academy is a joyful and nurturing educator who delights in the wonder of early learning and is deeply committed to cultivating virtue, order, and curiosity in young students. This candidate is a passionate follower of Jesus who sees teaching as a sacred calling and partners closely with families to support each child’s academic, spiritual, and social formation.

With a love for classical pedagogy, they create a structured yet warm classroom environment where imagination, foundational skills, and a love of truth and beauty can flourish.

Education

• 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.

Administration

Requirements

• 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

Full Time Salaried, Exempt

Sick Pay

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

100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software

Compensation

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

• Work with the team to develop, write, and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with learning standards and classical education principles.
• Integrate history, literature, and biblical truths into daily lessons, fostering a love for learning and a deep understanding of virtue.
• Organize and manage a classroom that fosters curiosity, structure, and joy in learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies, rhythms, and routines that create a peaceful and effective learning environment.

• Monitor student progress, evaluate performance, and provide feedback on academic growth, social-emotional development, and character formation.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accessible grade book, ensuring transparency for parents.
• Assess incoming students…