1st Grade Math & Science Co-Teacher at Alta Vista School

Application Deadline

11/6/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/19/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
78000 - 120,000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
commensurate with experience; actual pay will be prorated based on the duration of this temporary assignment
Length of Work Year
6 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

1st Grade Math & Science Co-Teacher Long-Term Substitute for a Parental Leave 2026-2027 Alta Vista School seeks a 1st Grade Math & Science Co-Teacher (Long-Term Substitute). The start date is November 9, 2026. This includes one week of overlap with the current 1st Grade Math & Science Teacher before she goes on parental leave. The end date is mid May 2027. Work hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, with a 5:00pm end time on Tuesdays. The School Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Alta Vista School implements an inquiry-based STEAM program serving approximately 315 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. Position Summary AVS seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative 1st Grade Math & Science Co-Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) to join our lower school team. Working alongside a 1st Grade Literacy & Social Studies Co-Teacher, you will guide 13 first graders through inquiry-based math and science curricula, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a

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