The Dahlia School of San Francisco

Seeking a Montessori educator and teacher leader to guide the school through a period of growth and transition. This is a two-phase role within a teacher-leader model:

Year 1 (20262027, 0.5 FTE): Focus on operations, enrollment/recruitment, and family engagement, in partnership with the current lead teacher. The school currently serves approximately 22 students.

Year 2+: Transition into a full-time Teacher Leader, combining Upper Elementary (E2) classroom leadership with ongoing school leadership, as enrollment grows toward ~40 students.

Key Responsibilities

Year 1 (0.5 FTE): Admin, Ops, and Recruitment

Year 2+: Teacher Leader

Lead classroom

Oversee school operations, enrollment, and communications

Compensation & Details

Year 1: 0.5 FTE ($79,500 prorated)

Year 2+: Full-time transition ($159,000)

Benefits eligible position

Qualifications: 3+ years of teaching experience preferred (Montessori or elementary strongly valued)

Familiarity with the Montessori model

Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Experience in school leadership and operations

Preferred:

Bilingual (Spanish strongly preferred)

Montessori training (AMI, AMS, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to pursue certification

Experience with enrollment and admissions

Familiarity working in private school setting

Salary Range: $79,500 to $159,000

Description of Community: The Dahlia School of San Francisco offers an authentic, Montessori Spanish Immersion curriculum with a goal of bringing peace, joy and global mindedness to every child in our community. The holistic approach of Dr. Maria Montessori helps all children become truly capable and productive individuals by focusing on their moral, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual development. Our Montessori Guides are certified AMI and AMS trained educators.

Start Date: 06/01/2026