Posted: 12-Jan-26
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $88,900-$129,400
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Internal Number: 1
Exempt, full-time position beginning school year 2026-2027
This position does not require fluency in Mandarin
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate finds resonance with our mission, and is energized by working in a collaborative bilingual, multicultural environment, solving unique challenges and charting new paths. They have a vision of how to uphold our school mission and values through mathematics, and are able to articulate this to various stakeholders. Demonstrated success in mathematics instruction across grade levels, a deep understanding of mathematical pedagogy and development across the ages, as well as strong collaboration skills will contribute to a candidate’s success. We value a candidate who brings an understanding of principles of adult learning and an ability to collaborate with and mentor peers. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of building the systems and relationships that will bring this role success, and will do so with flexibility, reflectiveness, and openness.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field required, Master’s preferred
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of successful K-8 classroom teaching experience, with experience working with various age groups, and demonstrated success in mathematics instruction. Prior experience as a Math Coach, Math Specialist, or Curriculum Coordinator is highly desirable.
- Language: English proficiency required, Mandarin proficiency desired though not required; Candidates, regardless of language proficiency, should be able to articulate how they will play a supportive role in both English and Chinese classrooms.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of child development and K-8 mathematical content, pedagogy, and learning progression. Understanding of adult learning principles and coaching structures are highly desired.
- Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven ability to analyze data and use it to drive instructional improvement.
- Collaboration: This role requires a collaborative leader and practitioner who can work effectively with teachers, administrators, students, and parents
ABOUT CAIS
As the nation’s first Mandarin immersion day school, Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent Preschool through 8th grade school in San Francisco. Our mission—Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World—guides every aspect of our work. CAIS prepares students to navigate and contribute to an interconnected world through language, culture, and character development.
Our new campus and state-of-the-art performing arts facilities provide an exceptional foundation for creative teaching, learning, and community engagement.
COMPENSATION
CAIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. The compensation range of $88,900-$129,400 reflects the full-time, school-year position.
TO APPLY
CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@cais.org, attention: Cristina Calcagno. In the subject line please indicate “Math Specialist.” In your cover letter, please reference how you learned of this opening. Please no calls.