Spanish Speaking Montessori Primary Guide (3-6)
Beginning Summer / Early Fall 2025
The Dahlia School of San Francisco will offer an authentic, international, Montessori Spanish Language curriculum with the goal of bringing peace, joy and global-mindedness to the world through the child. The Dahlia is the flower of San Francisco, and as an intentionally diverse community, we believe that every child is a flower of this great city. As a community school, we are committed to each child’s best development as well as equity and inclusion.
We support children, teachers, and parents giving all families the opportunity to choose high-quality education in beautiful learning environments as they follow life’s unfolding journey.
We are seeking a dedicated, benevolent AMI trained Primary Guide who is passionate about equity, diversity, community building, teacher leadership and child and family support. You will be the Lead Guide of the Primary/Children’s House Class.
Benefits:
● 79,550K annual salary with competitive benefits and potential for relocation support.
● Stipend twice a year from the Department of Early Childhood. Approximately $8000 total.
● Generous paid time off and sick days.
● Medical, vision, dental, 401K and life benefits.
● Rest and lunch breaks as mandated by the state of California and up to one hour for lunch.
● Professional development opportunities.
● Bottomless coffee/tea and lunch provided.
● Opportunity to be part of an established non-profit Montessori School.
● Diverse, inclusive community that supports each teacher in his or her individual needs.
● Beautiful neighborhood where you can find all resources and activities within walking distance.
Responsibilities include:
● Schedule will be 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday.
● Additional 4 hours per week of classroom preparation, professional development, meetings and/or events support.
● Responsible for leading the Primary team in classroom preparation, classroom management, classroom routine, classroom activities, professional development, events support, etc.
● Responsible for lesson planning, progress reports and other administrative responsibilities.
● Responsible, with team’s support, for daily routine and daily reports for children.
● Responsible for classroom management and work with children and families.
● Speaks in Spanish at all times with children and is responsible for the classroom following the Spanish immersion model.
● Receives and greets classroom visitors.
● Maintains a clean classroom and school in partnership with all staff and cleaning support.
● Acts as a substitute in order to assure adequate coverage for the school site.
● Administers first aid, provides health office coverage and dispenses approved medication to students in accordance with EMSA First Aid/CPR training.
● Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, two-way radio, computer and assigned software.
Ideal Candidate:
● AMI Primary trained.
● 3+ years of experience leading a Primary Classroom.
● Experienced or committed to the Spanish Immersion model.
● Possesses a minimum of 12 ECE units.
● Bilingual Spanish and English (Native Spanish speakers encouraged to apply)
● Believes in the unique human potential of each child, and recognizes the impact and connection of each child in the world.
● Passionate about the value of Montessori education in the service of equity, diverse communities and social justice.
● Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and open mindedness, along with the willingness to be part of a community that learns and grows together.
● Demonstrates responsibility, punctuality and accountability.
● Has a valid authorization to work in the United States.
Candidate Requirements:
● Physically able to stand up 95% of the classroom hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
● Guide classroom and children on outdoor excursions and field trips.
● Bend, stoop and sit for various tasks throughout the day.
● Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children.
● Move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations.
● Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time.
● Must be able to sustain a high level of energy.
● Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children’s well being.
● Our school embraces nature, outdoors and adult guided “going out.” May be required to be outdoors and push children in up to six child buggies for regular, prolonged activities.
About the San Francisco Mission Bay neighborhood
Mission Bay is a neighborhood that offers quality of living and an easy commute to families who work in San Francisco and in Silicon Valley. This is also a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse neighborhood that offers 30% affordable housing, and is just a direct train or bus ride to the historic Bayview neighborhood. This beautiful neighborhood also offers tutoring, non-profit programs and art programs owned and directed by minority women instructors. Mission Bay has been developed to connect and serve the community, and examples of these are the parks, social spaces (like food truck park), community garden, public library and athletic fields. Lastly, Mission Bay has been called a breeding ground for ideas, as it is the home to large research and philanthropic organizations.
Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter to Alejandra Tryon at
📧 hello@thedahliaschoolsf.org