Elementary Teacher (Immediate Opening – Long-Term Substitute) at The Burkard School – San Mateo, California

📍 The Burkard School – San Mateo, CA
📅 Start ASAP | Through June 4, 2026
⭐ Potential full-time opportunity for Fall 2026

The Burkard School, an independent K-8 school supporting neurodivergent learners, is seeking a 4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher to begin immediately and teach through the end of the school year.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who enjoys small classes, a supportive team, and mission-driven work helping students with diverse learning profiles succeed.

Strong candidates may be considered for a full-time teaching role for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Teach 4th grade core subjects: English-Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies using provided curriculum

• Maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment

• Support students with executive functioning and learning differences

• Monitor student progress and collaborate with school staff

• Help ensure a smooth and positive learning experience for students

• Work closely with a co-teacher (behavior specialist) to support student needs

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Teaching credential preferred but not required

• Experience teaching elementary students (4th grade preferred)

• Strong classroom management skills

• Interest in working with neurodivergent learners

• Full-time, Monday–Friday

• 2+ hours of prep time per day

• Immediate start through June 4, 2026

• Competitive daily compensation: $350/day

The Burkard School is a mission-driven independent K-8 school dedicated to supporting students with learning differences through rigorous academics and individualized support.

Apply today — we are looking to hire quickly.