Preschool Teacher

Overview

We are committed to building a faculty and staff that is full of passionate Jesus followers who are called to this sacred work. Our staff is essential to the flourishing of our students, our school, and our mission here in San Francisco. While we do not have a role open right now, we would love to meet you as a way of exploring future possibilities.

If working for a school like Donum Dei excites you, we invite you to complete the application and start our interview process.

Donum Dei Classical Academy ("Gift of God"), founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the flourishing of families in our city through the formative work of classical education—cultivating generational rootedness that brings redemption and renewal for the glory of God.

Our community is marked by excellence, joy, and purpose as we pursue truth, goodness, and beauty; nurture wonder, wisdom, and worship; and partner with covenantal families to call out the image of God in every student.

Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116
Phone:
School

Hours:

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30 p.m.

Position Title: Preschool Teacher or Teacher s Aide

Reports To: Preschool Director

Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Exempt

Working

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

This position plays a vital role in supporting Donum Dei’s mission to cultivate knowledge, wisdom, good character, and Christ-like virtue in students. As a Preschool Teacher, this team member nurtures the youngest learners through Christ-centered instruction while also guiding and supporting preschool staff, maintaining alignment with school-wide values and practices, and fostering a joyful, safe, and orderly environment that reflects the image of God in every child.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

All of the requirements within one of the following options must be met:

• Option 1: 12 core semester units in early childhood education/development
• 6 months experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child program
• Option 2: 6 completed units of early childhood education
• Enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified.

Experience

Professional working experience in relevant field(s).

Professional Development

Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Missional

Alignment

Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment. Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

Faith & Conduct

Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord. Serve as a minister of the Gospel. Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.

Employment Type Full Time Salaried, Exempt

Sick Pay

72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

Benefits

Employee Paid benefits, Computer, equipment & software

Compensation

Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

• Student Care & Support:
  Foster a warm, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere where young children feel safe, known, and valued as image-bearers of God. Support children’s daily care needs, including assisting with bathroom routines, diapering as needed, handwashing, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch, encouraging good manners, gratitude, and age-appropriate independence.
• Prepare children for and supervise nap or rest time, creating a calm, consistent, and peaceful environment that supports healthy rhythms.
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