Part Time Preschool Teacher

About this position

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.

Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94110
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 5:30p.m.

Position Title:

Part Time Preschool Teacher

Reports To:

Preschool Director

Annual Salary:

$29,000

Working

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 7:30am-1:00pm

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 Preschool Teacher at Donum Dei Classical Academy provides a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and spiritual growth of young children. This role requires a love for learning, a passion for classical Christian education, and the ability to create a structured yet joyful classroom atmosphere.

A gentle, patient caregiver who supports early learners in a developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered classroom. They assist lead teachers in fostering play, exploration, and the beginnings of academic readiness.

Bachelor’s degree
12 core semester units in early childhood education/development

6 months experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child program

Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

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.

Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.

Serve as a minister of the  in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.

Employment Type

Part Time Salaried, Exempt

Sick Pay

7 days frontloaded at start of year

Compensation

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

• Student Care & Support Foster a warm, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere where young children feel safe, known, and valued as image-bearers of God.
• Support children’s daily care needs, including assisting with bathroom routines, diapering as needed, handwashing, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch (depending on schedule), encouraging good manners, gratitude, and age-appropriate independence.
• Assist children and supervise nap or rest time, creating a calm, consistent, and peaceful environment that supports healthy rhythms.
• Actively observe children’s behavior, social interactions, and developmental milestones, communicating observations and concerns promptly to the Preschool Director/Lead Teacher.
• Provide gentle guidance and redirection to support emotional regulation, peer relationships, and positive behavior.
• Instructional & Classroom Support Assist the lead teacher and reinforce key learning objectives by engaging children in interactive play, storytelling, songs, and creative projects that build curiosity and joy in learning.
• Support small group and individual activities by offering encouragement, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing…