Who We Are

Careers

We believe in teachers! Join the Cathedral School community and experience what it means to create transformative learning experiences for our students through collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and a growth mindset.

We recognize the challenges associated with working in San Francisco. For this reason, we are committed to supporting our faculty and staff, both in and out of the classroom. A career at Cathedral School includes:

  • Salaries and benefits that are among the most generous of any school in the Bay Area
  • Health care coverage for staff and their dependents
  • A robust, non-matching retirement contribution
  • Parking and commuter benefits
  • A delicious daily lunch provided by Acre Gourmet
  • Significant resources towards professional development

A list of our current job openings is below, and we encourage you to apply for any position that interests you. Don’t see your perfect role listed? Not to worry — we’re always looking for great teachers for any subject and level, so please reach out to careers@cathedralschool.net with your résumé and a brief note about what position you’re interested in.

Thank you.

Current Openings:

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  • Extended Day Program Staff / After-school Teacher

    Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / After-school Teacher
    FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt
    Reports to: Director of Extended Day Programming
    Direct Reports: N/A
     
    Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP staff / after-school teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging after-school activities, including both indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and homework assistance; supervising students and responding to their needs and interests, and coordinating parent pick-up. This is a part-time, hourly position with shifts varying between 2:00pm and 6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with summer months, holidays, and school breaks off.
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
    • Maintain a safe yet fun environment for boys beyond the classroom; spend time outside on the roof play yard and in the gym, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on classroom assignments
    • Manage program transitions and student pick-up
    • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students; encouraging the boys to take initiative to solve problems and helping them investigate, ask questions and have fun
    • Communicate with families
     
    Skills and Competencies:
    • A passion for working with young people
    • A positive, resilient disposition
    • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
     
    RequiredPreferred
    QualificationHigh School DiplomaBachelor’s Degree in Education or Applicable Field
    ExperienceExperience Working With Children, e.g., Nanny, Teacher, Tutor, CoachCPR, First Aid, and AED Certified; Classroom Instruction or Supervisory Experience
     
    Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $22–$25 / hour, depending on level of experience; benefits include paid sick leave
     
    Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Erin Bostrom, Director of EDP, at bostrom@cathedralschool.net.
  • Middle School English Teacher (Grades 5–6)

    Role Title: Middle School English Teacher (Grades 5–6)
    FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Upper School
    Direct Reports: N/A
     
    Main Purpose of the Role: The Middle School English Teacher plays an essential role in inspiring and guiding our fifth- and sixth-grade students in their language arts education.
     
    Key Responsibilities
     
    Classroom Management:
    • Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active student engagement.
    • Implement effective classroom management strategies tailored to the unique needs and energy levels of fifth- and sixth-grade boys.
    • Foster a culture of respect, responsibility, and collaboration within the classroom.
     
    Teaching and Curriculum Development:
    • Develop and deliver engaging English lessons that align with the school’s curriculum and educational standards.
    • Employ innovative and differentiated teaching methods to meet the diverse learning styles of students.
    • Integrate technology and other resources to enhance the learning experience.
     
    Writing Assessment and Feedback:
    • Evaluate student writing assignments with a keen eye for both content and mechanics.
    • Provide timely and constructive feedback to help students improve their writing skills.
    • Implement strategies to guide students in the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions.
     
    Student Connection and Support:
    • Build strong, positive relationships with students to create a supportive and trusting learning environment.
    • Implement strategies to address individual learning needs and provide additional support as required.
     
    Professionalism:
    • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
    • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (e.g., supervision duties).
    • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information.
    • Communicate effectively with faculty, students, families, and colleagues.
    • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with Division Directors.
     
    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:
    • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community.
    • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular.
    • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.
     
    Skills and Competencies:
    • Passion for and commitment to language arts education.
    • Willingness to adapt to Cathedral School curriculum and pacing guides.
    • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
    • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
    • Superb organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills.
    • Commitment to responsive, honest feedback and coaching for teacher growth.
    • Alignment with the school’s expectation of high academic achievement for all scholars, and commitment to building citizens of impeccable character.
    • Demonstrated success in fostering a positive, collaborative educational environment
     
    RequiredPreferred
    QualificationBachelor’s Degree in the Humanities or Related FieldMaster’s Degree or Beyond in Education or Related Field
    Experience3–5 Years of Teaching ExperiencePrior Experience as a Middle-Grade English or Humanities Teacher
     
    Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Chad Harlow, Director of Upper School, at harlow@cathedralschool.net.
     
    Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive annual teacher salary for this position, ranging $85,000–$125,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.
  • Middle School Math Teacher

    Role Title: Middle School Math Teacher
    FLSA Status: Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Upper School
    Direct Reports: N/A
     
    Main Purpose of the Role: The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for planning instructional lessons and curriculum, as well as teaching and assessing students in math at the middle school level (grades 5–8).
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Plan, teach, and evaluate students in daily math classes (the anticipated teaching assignment will be three sections and three preps, that is, one section each at three different grade levels).
    • Facilitate math team meetings with a focus on improving instructional practices.
    • Collaborate with members of the math team to refine the curriculum, evaluate students, monitor the efficacy of the program, and make placement decisions for leveled classes.
    • Serve as an advisor to 12–13 students, a role that includes partnering with other advisors to design and deliver advisory content in the domains of academic skills, social and emotional learning (SEL), and cultural humility.
    • Serve as a supervisor for a range of student activities and events such as outdoor education trips, chapel service and assemblies, field trips, recess, and lunch.
    • Communicate with parents of students and advisees both formally (through progress reports, report cards, and conferences) and informally (through emails and phone calls as needed).
    • Lead an advisory group and participate in related grade-level activities, including outdoor education and or service-learning experiences.
    • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
    • Attend and positively participate in all faculty meetings and professional training.
    • Work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, families, and school partners.
    • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
    • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (e.g., duties).
    • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information.
    • Engage in self-reflection, professional development, and goal-setting.
     
    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:
    • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity.
    • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community.
    • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular.
    • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.
     
    Skills and Competencies:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • An eagerness to work in an all-boy environment and to embrace the school’s mission.
    • A growth mindset and commitment to personal and professional development.
    • An appreciation and enjoyment of middle school students.
    • A strong work ethic coupled with the ability to be flexible.
    • A willingness to take initiative and lead, as well as to defer to the needs of the team.
    RequiredPreferred
    QualificationBachelor’s degree from a four-year institution in a relevant field.An advanced degree or teaching credential in a relevant field of study.
    Experience3–5 years of experience teaching math at a variety of levels, including algebra, as a primary instructor.
    • Experience with problem-based or place-based teaching and learning.
    • Department-level leadership experience.
    Prior KnowledgeProfessional training in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
     
    Contact: Please send resume, cover letter, and references to Chad Harlow, Director of Upper School, at harlow@cathedralschool.net. Please use the subject line: Middle School Math Position.
     
    Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys uses a competitive teaching salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges from $75,000–$140,000.
  • On-Call Substitute Teacher

    Role Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher
    FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt
    Reports to: Division Director
    Direct Reports: N/A
     
    Main Purpose of the Role: Substitute teachers provide classroom support in grades K–4 and lead subject-specific classes for grades 5–8. Substitute teachers will also perform school-related duties including lunch and recess supervision.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Actively engage with students in classroom activities
    • Use effective classroom management strategies
    • Implement lesson plans when applicable
    • Supervise students at recess and lunch
    • Use technology as needed
    • Maintain the tidiness of the classroom
     
    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:
    • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
    • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
    • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.
     
    Skills and Competencies:
    • A passion for working with young people
    • A positive, resilient disposition
    • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
    RequiredPreferred
    Qualification
    High school diploma; proof of COVID-19 vaccination; CA Live Scan; negative TB test
    CPR, first aid, and AED certified
    ExperienceRelevant teaching experience working in a school setting
     
    Compensation and Benefits: Cathedral uses a daily rate of $240 for substitute teachers.
     
    Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Director of Upper School, Chad Harlow, at harlow@cathedralschool.net.
GET IN TOUCH!
Don't see a listing for your preferred position? We're always looking for inspiring, curious, and passionate educators to join our community and fill positions as they become available. Send your resume and a cover letter to careers@cathedralschool.net, and we'll be in touch. We're looking forward to getting to know you!
ADULT AFFINITY SPACES
Affinity groups are formed around similar backgrounds, life experiences, and common interests. Cathedral School prioritizes and supports adult affinity spaces as a way to facilitate relationship-building among employees and create space for mentoring and collaboration. Participation in these affinity spaces is voluntary.

  • Faculty of Color Sustainability Group
  • LGBTQ+ Sustainability Group
  • White Accountability & Awareness Group
  • Women Leadership Group
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We value teacher growth and learning. Cathedral’s professional development program allows all faculty and staff opportunities to participate and grow in professional interests and skills. Additionally, Cathedral faculty and staff are asked to complete a DEIJ summer institute once every three years.
By The Numbers
Number of Faculty & Staff:
55
Ratio of Men to Women on Staff:
1:1
Student to Teacher Ratio:
7:1
Faculty & Staff of Color:
36%
Faculty & Staff Living Outside San Francisco:
28%
“One of the most rewarding components of working at Cathedral is the deep connections that are built among the community that evolve into wonderful lifetime relationships.”

— Current Teacher
“The level of professionalism and the pride teachers take in their work is amazing! I'm inspired every day.”

— Current Teacher
“Connections and conversations between boys and teachers are valued and integral to the learning process. Cathedral is a place where boys and families feel loved, supported, and successful as well as strive to do the same for others.”

— Former Teacher
“Cathedral School for Boys is outstanding in its wholeness.”

— Former Teacher

Cathedral School for Boys

Located in San Francisco, California, Cathedral School for Boys is an independent elementary school for boys in Kindergarten – Grade 8. Our mission is to provide an excellent education through intellectual inquiry and rigor that is centered in the Episcopal tradition and is respectful of and welcoming to people of all religious traditions and beliefs.