Wanted:Part-Time Preschool Teacher

Peter’s Place Nursery School is a non-profit preschool dedicated to creating a stimulating and safe play-based environment, with an emphasis on the social and emotional development of young children.

Established in 1974, Peter’s Place Nursery School is a highly-esteemed part-time program located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. We stand for practice based on recognition of each child’s unique self, a commitment to supporting children’s construction of learning, and an emphasis on child, family and teacher partnership.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced teacher who can support holistic development, learning and well-being. They are able to work as a team member, demonstrate a thorough comprehension of developmentally-appropriate practices and integrate their ECE knowledge within a unique approach to emergent curriculum.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Planning and implementing the program for children in accordance with the policies, mission statement and philosophy of the school

Guiding the development of each child with a fidelity to their individual strengths, style, interests, pace and challenges

Creating and maintaining the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom

Facilitating professional and respectful communication with families through newsletters, daily descriptions of classroom activities, parent-teacher conferences and parent education programs

Participation in staff and parent/teacher meetings as well as attendance at occasional extracurricular events.

Collaboration with other teachers in a team setting and creating a nurturing, interesting and engaging environment to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities.

Start Date: January 1, 2026

Total weekly hours: 28 (M-F), including dedicated time for teaching, planning and meeting.

Program Benefits include health, dental insurance and a retirement plan, and 3 weeks of paid vacation. Professional development funds are available for workshops and conferences. Vacation pay is calculated via a percentage of full-time pay.

Qualifications

A Minimum of 15 ECE units and 3 years’ experience preferred

Candidates with a BA degree and/or a Teacher or higher level CA Child Development will be given preference

A commitment to working with young children and developing professionally. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Ideal candidates:

Embrace a respectful and authentic regard for children's competence and agency

Truly enjoy being with children, teachers and families and apply close observation and reflection habits

Possess extensive knowledge of child development and early childhood pedagogy

Offer experience, ideas and creativity

Understand and facilitate problem-solving, research and investigation

Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion

Peter’s Place is committed to diversity in its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or age.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and a resume including your educational philosophy to director@petersplace.org or mail to:

Peter’s Place Nursery School

227 Balboa Street

San Francisco, CA 94118

Contact – Todd Wanerman, Program Director

To learn more about Peter’s Place Nursery school, visit www.petersplace.org.