What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Elementary Math/Science Co-Teacher position at Alta Vista School?
Upper Elementary Math/Science Co-Teacher at Alta Vista School
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
415-467-3700
Number of Openings
Salary
78000 - 115000 Annually
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
Job Summary
Job Summary
The School Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Alta Vista School implements an inquiry-based STEAM program serving approximately 325 students across two campuses. Alta Vista School encourages students to go beyond a strong academic foundation to pursue their passions with the help of our community. Faculty, administrators, and families believe experiences and hands-on activities are the best practice for meaningful learning. Alta Vista educators benefit from small class sizes and are intentional in their instruction. Teachers serve as guides for students as they explore, observe, predict, measure, and analyze for themselves in an inquiry-based journey of discovery and knowledge-making. Likewise, AVS teachers are serious about play. We love learning alongside our students, believing that children learn better in joyous, authentic settings. Most important to the AVS approach is a foundation rooted in the scientific method and a belief that science and technology, guided by the arts, can be leveraged to benefit all. At AVS, students learn to embrace technology and apply the principles of design thinking as powerful tools for innovation. Technology is thoughtfully integrated into each classroom. The Lower School employs a co-teaching model in which co-lead teachers support the classroom and students throughout the school day. Grade-level teams work collaboratively to ensure a dynamic and robust experience throughout the grade. The Position Alta Vista Lower School is seeking a dynamic co-teacher for Upper Elementary Math & Science. The team is looking for an experienced, energetic individual with a passion for creating safe, positive environments for students from diverse backgrounds and for integrating and modeling social and emotional learning (SEL). The teacher should be able to foster a calm, responsive environment. Strong communication skills and professional ethics are essential. Essential Functions Develop a high-quality, innovative curriculum aligne
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