2026 Horizons Summer Teaching Assistant

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT : Teaching Assistant, SUMMER 2026

LOCATION : Horizons at San Francisco Friends School

Organization Background :

Horizons at SFFS provides joyful academic and enrichment learning opportunities that build on the skills and talents of students in San Francisco public schools with a unique organizational commitment from Kindergarten through to high school graduation. Our Core Values of joy, social justice, holistic support, and community have resulted in a 97% retention rate and our 4 : 1 student to teacher ratio has ensured consistent growth in academic and social and emotional indicators across our decade of impact in the community.

For more information about Horizons at SFFS, please visit http : / / www.horizonsatsffs.org

Position Overview :

Horizons at SFFS is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with experience working with K-8th grade youth and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of public school students in San Francisco. The Teaching Assistant works with a Lead Teacher to design activities and lessons for the K-8 class. They are a positive role model who collaborates with the Horizons staff and supports the academic and social-emotional success of each and every Horizons student throughout the six week summer program. Candidates must be willing to contribute to building this vibrant program and help fulfill the Horizons mission. This is a temporary in-person position located at 250 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103

Essential Job Functions :

The Teaching Assistants will

• Help plan daily classroom schedules and assist with instruction.
• Work with individual and small groups of children in all subjects.
• Participate in collaborative working groups and professional development spaces.
• Lead the classroom if the case of any Lead Teacher absences.
• Assist on field trips around San Francisco.
• Maintain classroom spaces, prepare materials for lessons, and conduct student observations.
• Teach one three week elective class
• Help maintain ongoing communication with parents, caregivers and teachers.
• Meet regularly with Lead Teacher, Instructional and Curriculum Coach, Executive Director, and the Academic Program Director, and volunteers as needed to accomplish goals and / or problem-solve as issues occur.

Qualifications :

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be flexible, collaborative and mature, willing to adapt to the needs of their assigned Lead Teacher and the overall school / program, and able to help implement strategies to engage students in active learning. Professional, caring educators who take initiative and demonstrate creative problem solving skills will find Horizons at SFFS to be a lively, inspiring, and engaging community. Below are some of the required and preferred qualifications for the position :

Required :

Preferred :

The rate of pay for the Teaching Assistant position is $26-$34 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position is full time (non-exempt) during the six weeks of the program and the faculty prep week before the program starts. Each Spring, teachers and staff are expected to attend two staff planning meetings.

Dates :

Pre-Summer Mandatory Training Dates

June 14th, 9am - 5pm

Summer, 2025

Monday, June 15 - Thursday June 18 - Teacher orientation week and classroom set-up (June 19th is a paid holiday)

Monday June 22 - Friday July 31 - Six-week program (July 3rd is a paid holidays)

Continuity of work :

It is our hope that Horizons summer staff will be open to returning to the program for more than one summer, as we continue to work together, support our students, and build the program and the community. Beyond summer, Horizons provides year round programming to its students and families.

EEO Commitment :

The San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. The school also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities; candidates who need accommodations in order to apply for this position should request an accommodation as part of the submission of interest.

Employment Clearances required :

SB 848 Authorization and Reference Checking

Livescan Background

US Employment Eligibility

TB Clearance certificate

To Apply : Please apply via JazzHR or email a resume and cover letter, outlining your skills and experience (PDF format, please) to Ariel Mendez-Peñate, Program Director of Horizons at San Francisco Friends School at [email protected] with subject line "Horizons at SFFS Teaching Assistant".

Horizons at San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer.