Careers at Presidio Knolls School – General Application

Presidio Knolls School (PKS) was founded on a bold premise: that progressive, student-centered education and rigorous Mandarin immersion are not competing priorities—but powerful complements. For nearly two decades, PKS has demonstrated that children can experience deep joy in learning while achieving exceptional academic and linguistic fluency. 

Our progressive philosophy positions students as co-constructors of their knowledge, helping children to shape their own learning. Classrooms are active laboratories of inquiry where students engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary project-based learning that connect academic disciplines to real-world questions.Units of Exploration integrate math, science, social studies, art, music, drama and movement around overarching topics of inquiry in English and Chinese, contextualizing all learning through a real-world lens. Critical to this approach is hands-on, experiential instruction. Learning frequently extends beyond the classroom walls, to our campus, our city, and the world. 

Offers of employment are contingent
Upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and Workplace Violence Prevention training. Access to all required clearances and training is provided and paid for by the school.

SB848 Disclosure
As required by California law (SB 848 and related Education Code sections), applicants are required to provide a complete list of prior educational employers as part of the application process. By applying positions, you consent to the school contacting all prior educational employers listed on your application to inquire about any credible complaints, substantiated misconduct investigations, or disciplinary actions, as required by California law.

Position Overview
We invite qualified candidates to submit a general application for current or future openings, including:

• Teaching Faculty (Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Specialists)
• Substitute Teachers
• After-School Program Staff 
• Administrative & Operations Staff

If your background aligns with our needs, we will reach out when suitable opportunities arise.