What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Elementary Teacher (TK-2nd) : 2026/27 School Year position at The Mission Preparatory School?

Early Elementary Teacher (TK-2nd) : 2026/27 School Year at The Mission Preparatory School

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Application Deadline

6/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

3/26/2026

Contact

Mission Prep
4155089626

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$68,556 - $116,283 Annually

Length of Work Year

11 month

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

The Mission Preparatory School, a TK-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free, public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, is accepting applications for the role of Elementary Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The Mission Preparatory School (Mission Prep) is a high-performing, single site, TK–8 public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, serving nearly 500 students. Driven by the belief that students can achieve at the highest levels with personalized support and high expectations, Mission Prep delivers a rigorous, engaging educational experience that empowers every student to thrive and become lifelong learners. In partnership with our youth and their community of caregivers, our work centers in equipping our prepsters with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. We are committed to creating inclusive learning environments centering restorative, trauma-informed, and healing justice practices. Celebrating fifteen years, Mission Prep has established itself as one of the leading single-site charter schools in the region and the country. With results that regularly surpass the most well-funded charter networks, Mission Prep has received recognition for being within the top public schools in the Bay Area. Mission Prep seeks teachers, leaders and administrators who embody our PREP values of being prepared, respectful, engaged and persevering. If you are a committed, kind, and hard-working leader who is excited to make a difference in the lives of students in San Francisco’s Mission District, we invite you to join our passionate and innovative team. We strongly encourage people of color and bilingual candidates to apply. For more information, please visit www.missionpreparatory.org.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree Appropriate CA teaching credential or verified enrollment in teacher credentialing program. CLAD/BCLAD certification or equivalent. Mandatory completion of Credentialing Requirements via Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Must hold a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC). Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Urban teaching experience Cleared Teaching Credential in required subjects Experience with Benchmark Advance, SIPPS, and Zearn as well as NWEA and iReady

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Start Date: Jul 27, 2026 Time Commitment: This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows an 11-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required. Schedule: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Credential: TMPS provides diligent support and advice through a dedicated Credentialing Advisor to ensure compliance of valid certification/s for local and out-of-state applicants. Salary and Compensation: Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts. Salary base range: $68,556.80 - $116,283.06 per year. See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details. How to Apply: People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit your resume, cover letter and professional references to jobs@missionpreparatory.org. In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter: How does race & equity inform your work? Why? What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep? Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number. Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. www.missionpreparatory.org

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Elementary Teacher (TK-2nd) : 2026/27 School Year position at The Mission Preparatory School?