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Nothing is more important to us than the teaching and learning that takes place at our school. Every member of our professional staff plays a role in fulfilling the promise and potential of each child. We do this by employing passionate, curious, and engaged thought leaders in differentiating instruction and progressive education. Holding true to our school values, we actively seek to promote diversity and inclusion in our administration, faculty, and student body.
From our collaborative co-teaching model in lower school to our commitment to ongoing professional development and shared expertise at all levels, we pride ourselves on every employee’s enthusiasm for being a lifelong learner. Our rich curriculum engages students in hands-on learning and balances academics, arts, and athletics with equity and social justice education. Our mission reflects the importance of knowing each student well and responding accordingly, a responsibility shared by every member of our school community.
Current Openings
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K-8 School Librarian
Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.The K-8 school librarian is a passionate and innovative educator, fostering a love for reading, promoting information literacy, and providing resources that inspire curiosity and creativity among our students.Live Oak is accepting applications for a K-8 school librarian to begin in August 2025. Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and manage the school library's collection, including books, digital resources, and multimedia materials that reflect the diverse interests and needs of our students.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum and support inquiry-based learning initiatives.
- Lead engaging storytimes, reading programs, and workshops that promote literacy and a love for reading among students.
- Provide instruction on research skills, information literacy, and digital citizenship to students across all grade levels.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive library environment that encourages exploration and collaboration.
- Organize and host events such as author visits, book fairs, and reading challenges.
- Stay informed about current trends in children's literature and educational technology to enhance the library program.
- Support students in developing critical thinking and research skills through hands-on learning experiences.
- Lead all aspects of Bookfest, including DEAR day and author’s visits.
- Actively engage with the school community, parents, and local organizations to promote library services and resources.
- Recruit, train, lead, support and manage library assistant and library volunteers in the administrative and student facing functions of the library.
Qualifications:- Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an accredited institution.
- Experience working in a K-8 educational setting, preferably in a progressive or constructivist environment.
- Strong knowledge of children's literature and resources for young learners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, faculty, and parents.
- Proficiency in technology and digital resources, including library management systems and educational tools.
- A passion for fostering a love of reading and learning in children.
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Lower School Dean of Student Wellness
Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness strengthens the capacity of the school to promote a healthy school climate by facilitating ongoing support of students in the classroom and ensuring that support services are integrated into the school community. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness is to promote student success through student wellness, social-emotional learning, and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness will remain current on trends in social-emotional learning and wellness services, including the latest educational research findings, and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness guides the successful practices of the Lower School that promotes every student reaching their full potential and promise.Primary Responsibilities:- In partnership with the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, serve as the primary implementation leader of Collaborative Problem Solving approach in the K-4 classrooms, directly supporting students and leading classroom teachers.
- Serve as the LS lead on theCollaborative Problem Solving approach implementation team.
- Complete the full scope of training through the Collaborative Problem Solving approach partnership including, though not limited to the following:
- Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving (Level 1, 12 Hours)
- Advanced Concepts in Collaborative Problem Solving (Level 2, 16 Hours)
- Coaching sessions and Implementation Consultations
- Provide support to teachers in problem solving student conflicts and determine next steps when problems arise.
- Manage the student resolution process.
- Connect students and families to resources needed, follow up with teachers on student support and progress, facilitate restorative processes, and advise on student consequences.
- Communicate the cycle of student concern and progress to teachers and families.
- Manage the student resolution process.
- Know the students well, paying particular attention to, and providing strategies for, students who are at higher risk of facing social-emotional or mental health challenges.
- Collaborate with Lower School faculty and teachers to identify students in need of mental health services and make referrals to outside providers for assessment, evaluation, and therapeutic services.
- Keep up to date current and potential outside resources for mental health support and evaluation.
- Act as a proactive and responsive resource for students, families, faculty on issues that arise involving social-emotional wellness in the lower school student community.
- Design and implement the lower school social-emotional learning curriculum.
- Collaborate with and support lower school faculty in teaching integrated SEL lessons within the class curriculum.
- Support the students’ leadership in building their own positive and community-centric identity.
- Support Lower School participation in school wide activities
- Support the execution of the Relationship Mapping process
- Collaborate and communicate with the Lower School Division Director regularly.
- Communicate grade-level updates through the class pages and messages to parents/guardians.
- Support as needed in school-wide or grade-level meetings.
- Support parent enrichment and education opportunities, including collaboration and support on roundtables.
- Meet regularly with the Lower School Division Director, Dean of Student Inclusion and Belonging, Middle School Deans of Student Wellness, Collaborative Problem Solving Implementation Team, Lower School Grade Level Teams, Lower School Student Support Meetings, and Lower School Student Resource Group.
Our ideal candidate desires to:- Shape a just and inclusive school that supports and upholds the well-being of all students.
- Act with intentionality to build and support trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Communicate effectively across multiple domains in order to deepen the school community’s understanding of best practices in social emotional development.
- Pursue their own professional growth as a member of an engaged learning community.
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree
- Master level education in education preferred
- Experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
- Student support experience in an educational setting.
The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness is 100% time and reports to the Lower School Director. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness works collaboratively with the Middle School Deans of Student Wellness, Division Directors, the Learning Services team, the Dean of Student Inclusion and Belonging, and the Lower School faculty. The Lower School Dean of Student Wellness serves the student body of Live Oak School’s K-4th grade community.
Click here to apply to this position. - In partnership with the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, serve as the primary implementation leader of Collaborative Problem Solving approach in the K-4 classrooms, directly supporting students and leading classroom teachers.
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Lower School PE Teacher
Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Lower School PE Teacher to begin in August, 2025. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.Primary Responsibilities of Lower School PE Teacher:- The lower school PE teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the LS PE program, in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
- Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities.
- Collaborate with Lower School Learning Specialist and Lower School Counselor in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Participate in staff, lower school division, PE department, team meetings as needed to accomplish
the goals of the program. - Facilitate and record notes for student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences.
- Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular feedback to students.
- Prepare semester report cards and progress updates.
- Guide student portfolio work.
- Coordinate Acorn Stories.
- Coordinate science field trips and participate in advisory field trips throughout the year.
- Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles).
- Lead a Grove.
- Participate in the lower school internal subbing program.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and middle school assemblies.
- Collaborate with the grade-level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
Additional Program Expectations:- Supports admissions’ work through hosting tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Open
House. - Participate in the Lower School BTSN.
- Participate in Camp Live Oak.
- Support students during one evening event, such as the Lower School Music Festival.
- Attend the Art Show.
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Middle School Learning Specialist
Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.
The Middle School Learning Specialist strengthens the capacity of the school to promote a healthy and inclusive school climate. This role facilitates ongoing communication among students, staff, and families to ensure that support services and programs are integrated into the school community setting. The Middle School Learning Specialist will remain current on trends in learning services, including the latest educational research findings, and the Think:Kids approach to Collaborative Problem Solving. The role of the Middle School Learning Specialist is to promote student success through student wellness, social-emotional learning, and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach.The Middle School Learning Specialist guides the successful learning support practices of the Live Oak School program that promotes every student reaching their full potential and promise.
Primary Responsibilities of the Middle School Learning Specialist- Case Management and Referrals - Collaborate with the Director of Learning Services to make recommendations to families for outside evaluation and support, while also facilitating regular communication between students, families, and outside providers
- Faculty Collaboration and Training - Work with teachers and specialists to implement instructional techniques to reach all learners, differentiate learning practices, understand and implement learning profiles, and provide resources as necessary
- Observation - Push into classrooms to support, observe, and give feedback for implementation of a balanced, responsive, and differentiated approach
- Teach 6th and 7th Grade (4 Sections Each, Once Per Cycle) Learning Lab Classes
- Screening and Assessment - Conduct student screenings using a variety of informal and formal assessment tools: provide regular feedback to teachers, parents, and students when appropriate
- Interpretation - Interpret results of in-house screenings and assessments as well as reports prepared by outside professionals and communicate this information with teachers as appropriate
- Meetings - Participate in weekly Student Support Meeting, grade level and staff meetings, and meet regularly with the Director of Learning Services and Middle School Division Director
- Coordinate the Individual Student Support Program
- Coordinate curriculum for students in the program
- Meet with a limited number of students
- Family Collaboration - Help families understand their child’s learning style, needed accommodations, and techniques that can be implemented in the home; provide resources as necessary
- Scheduling of Spaces for Outside Learning Specialists/Tutors - Share coordination of room assignments and schedules with the Director of Learning Services
Additional School-Wide Expectations- Offer Brainery recess support times (in lieu of middle school recess/lunch duty)
- Supports Admissions Work
- Host tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Middle School Open House
- Serve as a member of the kindergarten screening team and facilitating screening of applicants to the middle school grades
- Co-lead a monthly meeting of mixed age group students (Grove)
- Chaperone one Middle School Evening Event
- Support students during one evening event, such as the Middle School Music Festival, middle school dance, or movie night
- Attend the MS Music Festival/MS Drama Productions/Art Show
- Participate in the outdoor ed/travel overnight education trip
- Write speeches for graduates and attend the Eighth Grade Reflections Ceremony (to be determined by previous experience with the graduating class)
- Participate in Camp Live Oak
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s level degree preferred
- Experience working with students with learning challenges
- Learning Specialist/Educational Therapist is desired
The Middle School Learning Specialist is 100% full time and reports to the Director of Learning Services. The Middle School Learning Specialist works collaboratively with the Division Directors, the Learning Services team, the Middle School Deans, and the Middle School faculty.
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Early Elementary Teacher
Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.Live Oak is accepting resumes for an Early Elementary Teacher in the early elementary grades (kindergarten-second) to begin in August 2025. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.Early Elementary Teachers at Live Oak work in a team teaching structure, collaborating with a co-lead teacher in each classroom of 22-24 students.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties- Collaborate with the grade level teaching team teacher to plan, consistently document, and implement the grade-level curriculum in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
- Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular and individualized feedback to students.
- Manage student behavior with the use of classroom and management strategies that are structured, consistent, respectful, responsive to student needs to build a safe, orderly, inclusive classroom community, and aligned with the adopted resources.
- Understand and model the school’s mission, vision, and values in relationships with students, colleagues, and families, including the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Create a classroom community that thrives in constructivist practices.
- Offers an understanding in the area of reading by providing Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory reading lessons through direct instruction for identified groups across the grade level with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.
- Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through participation in the Professional Growth Program including goal setting, professional development activities, and ongoing dialog with Lower School Head.
- Collaborate with the Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and Lower School Head, in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
- Participate in staff, lower school division, grade-level meetings, and other meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
- Uphold professional standards of punctuality, discretion, and professionalism.
- Facilitate and record notes for Fall and Spring Parent/Guardian Conferences.
- Prepare semester report cards and student portfolios.
- Coordinate a variety of divisional events for the grade level; including, Acorn Stories, Merry Go Round, Step Up, and concerts.
- Coordinate student presentations and participation at assemblies.
- Communicate and engage with families regularly (write posts to class websites and newsletter articles).
- Supervise students during lunch and recess duties.
- Attend weekly library class with students to support them during whole-group and individual work time.
- Collaborate with the grade level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
- Actively participate in opening and closing weeks.
Additional School Wide Expectations:- Support admissions work through tours and visitors, as well as participating in Open Houses.
- Lead a monthly meeting of a mixed age group of Live Oak students (Groves).
- Participate in Lower School Back to School Night.
- Participate in Camp Live Oak.
- Attend the Art Show.
- Attend professional development.
- Engage the summer reading.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Middle School Humanities Teacher
Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin in August, 2025. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume and complete supplemental questions to apply.This is a full time position and reports to the Middle School Division Director.Click here to apply to this position.Primary Responsibilities of the Middle School Humanities Teacher:- The middle school humanities teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the middle school humanities program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
- Estimated course load: Teach 2 sections of 1 grade level of humanities; oversee a weekly club; and participate in duties and study halls.
- Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities.
- Lead an advisory group of middle school students, collaborate with grade-level team on content.
- Collaborate with Middle School Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Participate in staff, middle school division, humanities department, team meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
- Facilitate and record notes for advisees’ student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences.
- Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular feedback to students.
- Prepare trimester report cards and midterm reports.
- Guide student portfolio work.
- Coordinate Acorn Stories.
- Coordinate humanities field trips and participate in advisory field trips throughout the year.
- Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles).
- Lead a Grove.
- Participate in the middle school internal subbing program.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and middle school assemblies.
- Collaborate with the grade-level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
Additional Program Expectations:- Supports admissions’ work through hosting tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Middle School Open House.
- Participate in the Middle School BTSN.
- Participate in Camp Live Oak.
- Support students during one evening event, such as the Middle School Music Festival, middle school dance, or movie night.
- Attend the MS Music Festival/MS Drama Productions/Art Show.
- Participate in the outdoor ed/travel overnight education trip.
- Write speeches for graduates and attend the Eighth Grade Reflections Ceremony (to be determined by previous experience with the graduating class.)
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LEADER
Seeking an experienced After School Program Leader for an Independent K-8th grade School. We are located in sunny Potrero Hill of San Francisco. Our school's mission is to support the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, develop personal confidence and the ability to collaborate with others, inspire students to act with compassion and integrity, and nurture a passion for learning to last a lifetime. The primary duty of the After School Program Leader is to help facilitate the well being of the students in a fun, structured and supportive after school environment. The position is part-time.
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FUTURE EDUCATORS
Live Oak is always interested in educators who want to learn more about professional opportunities at Live Oak School. Share your resume and letter of introduction if you would like us to get in touch with you as positions open that may be a fit for your interests and expertise.
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Live Oak School is seeking candidates to work as a substitute teacher. Experience in teaching is preferred.
Please apply here.
A Live Oak Career...
Supports Your Entire Well-Being
Our faculty and staff enjoy a range of comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with mental health resources to support your whole self.
Builds Teamwork
You will be a valued member of a team of dedicated educators who work collaboratively to provide a one-of-a-kind education. Exchange ideas as a lower school co-teacher or build inter-curricular projects in middle school.
Fosters Learning & Growth
Staff and faculty have a wealth of professional development opportunities at their disposal. Attend a conference, undergo specialized content training, or earn a certification. Live Oak even offers funding to help you pursue an advanced degree that supports your journey as an educator.
Is Inclusive of All
Affinity spaces and events bring our staff, faculty, families, and students together in shared celebration of culture and identity. Members of our faculty & staff annually attend the national People of Color Conference and take an active role as peer leaders in Live Oak's SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) chapter, providing important opportunities to engage in equity-driven initiatives.
Opens Doors to the World
Step beyond the classroom and help your students explore the world for themselves. With regular field trips at all grade levels, middle school outdoor education, and the school-wide Camp Live Oak you will get to experience the world and help open your students' eyes to meaningful learning.
Invites you into our community
You will be part of a dynamic community where your contributions will be integral to the life of Live Oak School, offering your unique talents, skills, and interests as a sports coach, club moderator, grade level advisor, committee member, or professional development leader.
Employment at Live Oak
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Expenses covered for faculty & staff to attend PD conferences and workshops, including registration, travel, lodging, and meals -
55%
Faculty & staff of color -
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Faculty & staff who live in the city of San Francisco -
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Percentile and above at which Live Oak benchmarks faculty & staff salaries, keeping them competitive with comparable schools and districts -
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Faculty who have at least 5+ years of teaching experience -
90+
Average number of annual professional development hours each faculty/staff member undergoes, including weekly in-service sessions to participation in conferences and workshops
Live Oak School welcomes and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, citizenship status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and faith to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of Live Oak School. Live Oak School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, citizenship status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and faith in administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, Adjusted Tuition program, and athletic and other school-administered programs.