Donum Dei Classical Academy·San Francisco, California
The teacher will serve as the Lead Teacher, developing and delivering engaging lesson plans aligned with classical education philosophy while managing a structured and nurturing learning environment. Key duties include monitoring student progress, maintaining records, and communicating regularly with parents and staff regarding academic and character formation.
ECE School Teacher (Grades TK, K, 1st) Reports To: ECE Director Annual Salary: $60,000 Working Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. How This Role Fits into the Team Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. The ECE School Teacher plays a vital role in this work by shepherding students during their formative years, establishing strong academic foundations, ordered habits, and a joyful love of learning. Through consistent instruction, thoughtful classroom leadership, and close collaboration with colleagues, the teacher supports the holistic formation of students in truth, goodness, and beauty.
Ideal Candidate A devoted, skillful teacher of the early childhood education stage who builds foundational literacy, numeracy, and habit through joyful, orderly instruction grounded in Scripture.
They partner with families to form disciplined, curious learners who love truth and beauty.
Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree Pursue the ACSI Teacher Certification, Classical Educator Equivalent, CA Teacher Credential, or Master’s in Classical Education within two years of initial employment.
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 & Compensation Employment Type Full Time Salaried, Exempt - 40 hours a week Sick Pay 72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
100% Employer Paid Healthcare, Computer, equipment & software Compensation Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and professional working experience in a relevant field, with a commitment to ongoing professional and spiritual development. They are required to pursue relevant teaching certification or an equivalent qualification within two years of employment.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
