Careers

We are looking to fill this position in February 2021.

Waldorf Education is the fastest growing independent school movement in the world.  This dynamic, 100-year-old approach to child development and education—based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner—is continually reinventing itself to meet the needs of current students. Waldorf education inspires life-long learning in students and enables them to fully develop their unique capacities.

The San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves more than 475 students across a parent-child program, a nursery program, kindergarten, and the first through twelfth grades. Our grade school campus (nursery through eighth grade) is in a quiet residential area of Pacific Heights. The high school campus is located across town in the West Portal neighborhood.  

The San Francisco Waldorf School hires dedicated and highly capable faculty and staff; many are current or former parents of students in the school and all develop a deep connection to Waldorf education and our unique school in San Francisco. SFWS employees are a committed group of free, responsible adults who bring our best individual selves to our work. We invest in our learning and growth to best serve the needs of our students, our teachers, and each other.  

Summary:

The High School Administrative Coordinator position is a hands-on, organizationally demanding role charged with the responsibility of overseeing a variety of aspects of the administrative realm of the high school.  This position encourages input and creativity and requires responsibility for a multitude of administrative tasks and projects.  The skills needed are: excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills; attention to detail; facility dealing with the public and with adolescents; ability to work in a busy environment and work effectively with multiple tasks; experience with computer databases, desktop publishing, and web design and implementation are strongly preferred.  The High School Administrative Coordinator works in partnership with the Registrar, the High School Chair, and the Administrative Director.  The Director of Finance and Operations is the immediate supervisor of this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Events Coordination

• Work with faculty and staff to provide appropriate support
• Work with parent committees to coordinate hospitality (refreshments, supplies, etc.)
• These events include but are not limited to:
  • Orientation Week 
  • Back-to-School Night
  • Parent Evenings (throughout the year)
  • 9^th Grade Parent Conferences
  • 10^th-12^th Grade Parent Conferences
  • Open Houses (with Admission Director)
  • Winter Concert
  • Holiday Lunch
  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Founders Night
  • Walkathon
  • Graduation
  • Eurythmy Troupe Performances

Communication

• Coordination and dissemination of all required communication to parents, faculty, and students
• Weekly Bulletin
• Serve as Front Office parent resource
• Attend weekly Faculty Meetings when possible
• Attend Steering Committee Meetings as needed
• Produce and distribute the Summer Mailing, which prepares students and parents for the coming school year and includes Block Rotations, Weekly Schedule, and admin forms
• Create student medical list for faculty
• Promote plays and eurythmy, create tickets etc.
• Produce and distribute (to parents and students) the Student Handbook in August
• Update admin areas of parent portal on the Website

Student Service Program

• Work with the HS Community Engagement committee to record student service information
• Work with the Registrar to report all student service on the students’ evaluations

 Master Calendar

• Schedule all high school events and meetings on the high school’s master calendar and coordinate dates with the grade school and admin calendars
• Distribute calendar information to faculty and parents

Facility Management 

• Work in association with the Facilities Coordinator to manage a variety of tasks:
• Community Liaison for Construction of Center
• Special janitorial needs
• Faculty requests for repairs
• Installations
• Cabinetry
• Equipment
• Room use – assist in scheduling room assignments for meetings/classes; coordinate with the master calendar
• Manage high school facility (470 West Portal) rentals 

Safety Preparedness

• Work with the Safety Preparedness Committee and student team to assess school’s disaster preparedness, order needed supplies, and implement semi-annual disaster drill.
• Work with the Safety Preparedness Committee and the student team to implement fire earthquake and lockdown drills.
• Assess annually the need for intruder drills, determine the need to practice, and implement drills as deemed necessary
• Maintain accident report files

Campus Security

• Oversee security systems in association with Facilities and IT Coordinators (RN Security, PAFA and Bay Alarm)
• Monitor and document security effectiveness and breaches with Facilities Coordinator
• Work with Facility Coordinator to evaluate and recommend security needs on an ongoing basis

IT Support 

• On-site IT support and management of OneClick
• On-site IT support when OneClick is not on site

Miscellaneous Administrative Work

• Parking and Student Driving:  Collecting parental permissions and enforcing policy
• Lockers, Student Ids   
• Senior Checklist: tracking senior responsibilities as they graduate 
• New Student Checklist – make sure freshmen and transfers are issued student IDs, handbooks, lockers, mailboxes, schedules in conjunction with the registrar
• Issue Work Permits
•  Order and process all textbooks
• Manage door guard and alarm system access and keys for faculty and staff

Budget Oversight

Manage administrative high school budget including:  office supplies, printing and reproduction, furnishings and equipment, postage, etc.

Committee/Mandate Work

• Safety Preparedness
• Guidance
• All School Events

Distance Learning      

• Provide technical and administrative support to faculty, staff and students in the event high school must  provide distance learning curriculum

Other

• Manage cell phone policy
• Manage front desk staff

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication
• Organizational and computer skills - specifically Blackbaud learning management system, Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word proficiency strongly preferred)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deal with the public and with adolescents
• Ability to work in a busy environment and work effectively with multiple tasks
• Experience with computer databases, desktop publishing, and web design and implementation are strongly preferred
• Proactive commitment to personal improvement and service to the SFWS mission, in particular, bringing energy and excitement to serving the students and faculty of our school
• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits and Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer matching after one year), and tuition remission (after one year) for up to two eligible dependents enrolled in our N-12 program.  Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:                Staff; Exempt

Reports to:                             Director of Finance and Operations  

Date Revised:                         January 2021

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

General Description

The grade school eurythmy teacher, working collaboratively with the 8^th-12^th grade eurythmy teacher, leads the Eurythmy program for the early childhood through 7^th grade students of San Francisco Waldorf School.  Aligned with the school’s mission, and based on the indications given by Rudolf Steiner for education and inner development, the grade school eurythmy teacher will bring a rich, age-appropriate eurythmy program to our students.  He or she will provide leadership in all areas of eurythmy throughout the school. He or she will create eurythmy performance opportunities for students, particularly as part of festivals and plays, and may provide workshops or other opportunities for parents, faculty and staff to experience eurythmy. 

Responsibilities

• Overall Program Coordination
• Work collaboratively with the piano accompanist
• Responsible for communication with piano accompanist, including informing of schedule changes, cancelled lessons, sick days, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom (Eurythmy Room)
• Purchase and maintain the care of student eurythmy shoes, costumes, rods and other eurythmy related materials.
• Manage the budget for the grade school eurythmy program
• Participation in all school festivals
• Attend weekly mentoring meeting
• Attend weekly Grade School Faculty and Quarterly All-Faculty meetings
• Attend weekly Subject Teacher’s meetings
• Attend Parent Teacher Conferences during conference week and throughout the year as needed and/or write brief student reports when requested
• Year-end Reports: Write curriculum overviews for all classes taught and individual narrative reports for all 3^rd – 7^th grade students at the end of the school year
• Participation in Parent Education (Tours/ Weekend Open Houses / Evening Parent meetings)
• Be present on campus five days a week, consistent with 1FTE
• Participation in recess duties, school assemblies, and substitutions based on FTE school guidelines
• Participation in committee work beginning in the second year of teaching

Qualifications

• Completed eurythmy training
• Pedagogical eurythmy training
• Waldorf Teacher Training Preferred
• Class teaching experience appreciated
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Benefits and Compensation

This position is 1 FTE

Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, voluntary vision, retirement plan (employer contributions and matching after one year of employment), and tuition remission for eligible dependents in our N-12 program. Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:     Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                  Grade School Chair

Hired by:                     Grade School Steering Committee

Updated:                     January 2021

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhances the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

This is a temporary position while our current Nursery Aide is on a pregnancy leave.

Dates: February 1, 2021 through April or May (TBD)

The San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a Nursery Program Aide. The position of the hourly Nursery Aide provides additional support to the nursery teachers.  The position also gives the aide an opportunity to gain experience with children in the context of the nursery and to glean understanding for the job by observing the teacher at work.

Hours:  Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Additional hours need to be approved in advance by Lead Nursery Teacher.

General Responsibilities

The aide supports the nursery teachers in maintaining a harmonious and orderly nursery classroom.  This includes assisting in all facets of nursery room activities, helping to carry out daily rhythms and leading groups of children or individuals in activities based on the nursery teacher’s indications.  The aide displays respect for the authority of the nursery teachers and maintains professional attire and image.  The aide also displays discretion about all matters pertaining to the nursery and holds boundaries of confidentiality in all communication and refers parents to lead teacher to answer questions or to address concerns.  The aide should be able to manage his/her time so as to finish projects within the time allotted.

Examples of Duties

• Assists the teachers with the supervision of students who may exhibit emotional or behavioral challenges
• Supervises students when teacher is occupied with other students or when directed by lead teacher to work with individuals or groups of students
• Supervises students during recess, snack or lunchtime periods
• Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of nursery during
  job hours
• Assists with preparation of nursery supplies and equipment
• Assists in supervision of students in outside nursery spaces when necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attends parent conferences as requested by lead teacher
• Meets regularly with lead teacher for planning and review of work

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training (or in process)
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Tidy and orderly personal presentation
• Early Childhood Credits (ECE) that meet state requirements

Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:            Hourly; Non-exempt from overtime

Reports to:                             Heidi Schwarzenbach, Nursery Lead Teacher, in consultation with the Grade School Steering Committee.  

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       December 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact jobs@sfwaldorf.org with your resume and letter of interest.

The San Francisco Waldorf School seeks a Kindergarten Aide. This is a temporary, hourly position from February 1, 2021 to June 11, 2021

Summary:

 The Kindergarten Three Aide is experienced in working with young children, ideally in a Waldorf setting. Waldorf teacher training is desired. The Aide will help the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the Kindergarten, including supporting the children’s needs and daily preparation and care for the Swedenborgian Church space. All COVID safety protocols will be followed. Much of the day is spent outdoors, including circle, story, and two hiking days.

Responsibilities include:

●        Engaging the children outdoors during drop-off

●        Preparing the space before the children arrive

●        Daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning and set-up for multiple spaces at the Swedenborgian

●        Preparing snacks at home or with the children

●        Assisting with craft projects and seasonal gifts preparation  

●        Stocking and preparing classroom materials (beeswax, drawing and painting paper, laundry, cleaning supplies, hiking backpacks, first aid kits, etc.)

●        Procuring materials from Grade School (paper towels, sanitizer, etc.)

●        Keeping track of and purchasing snack and craft supplies

●        Supporting a gentle, welcoming mood and consistent daily rhythm

●        Setting an example for the children through engaging in meaningful activities worthy of imitation

●        Additional duties as needed by Lead Teacher

 Hours and Meetings:

• Schedule is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30  p.m. on school days, plus up to 8 hours/week for duties which take place outside of the school day
• Weekly meetings with Lead Teacher
• Occasional Kindergarten and Early Childhood meetings 
• Monthly Parent Evenings
• Additional hours must be approved in advance by the Grade School Chair.
• The Kindergarten Aide is welcome and encouraged to attend the faculty meetings on Thursday afternoons, compensated separately at $25 per meeting.

Qualifications

●       Experience working with young children, ideally in a Waldorf setting

●       Excellent organizational and communication skills

●       Enthusiasm and flexibility

●       Comfortable working outdoors

●       Waldorf teacher training desired

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

 ●      Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

●       Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold

●       Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:            Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                      December 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a First Grade Class Teacher to join our faculty in August 2021. 

The San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves more than 475 students across a parent-child program, a nursery program, kindergarten, and the first through twelfth grades. Our grade school campus (nursery through eighth grade) is located in a quiet residential area of Pacific Heights. The high school campus is located across town in the West Portal neighborhood. 

San Francisco Waldorf School has a faculty of excellent teachers who are committed to Waldorf pedagogy and Anthroposophy. They are supported by an established College of Teachers, an active parent body, and a dedicated Board of Trustees. Our expanded curriculum in the grade school includes orchestral music, handwork, woodwork, physical education, gardening, eurythmy, and two foreign languages. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).

We are committed to a multicultural and diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. Our dedicated faculty values strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents. We seek a teacher to join us in our commitment to Waldorf education. Individuals with university degrees, Waldorf teacher training, and preferably, experience teaching in a Waldorf school are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits and Compensation: 

This is a 1FTE, full-time, position with full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), and tuition remission for eligible dependents in our N-12 program (Staff fees apply).  Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:           Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                     November 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

Duration: January – June 2021

Hours:  12:15pm - 5:15pm - Monday through Friday

Summary:

The Kindergarten Aftercare Aide is an essential role for children at the school, creating a daily and weekly rhythm that gives them the opportunity to partake in rest, appropriate activities, and time to play and relax after a long school morning. 

The Aide will work with one pod on campus.  All COVID safety guidelines will be adhered to.  The Lead and Assistant teachers of the pod will provide guidance and oversight for the Aide’s work with the children and in the classroom and outdoor space.

Duties:

• Bring nap supplies to the classroom
• Set up the Kindergarten room for nap
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for the children to enter into rest
• Hold two quiet snack times, with the children’s snacks brought from home
• Lead activities for the children after rest, such as drawing, crafting and outdoor play
• Clean-up of the room, including wiping down surfaces, vacuuming, and emptying compost, etc.
• Clean-up of play yard after use, together with the children
• Work with Office staff on COVID-safe pick-up procedures for the children

Desired Experience:

• Applicants must be familiar with and interested in Waldorf education
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with young children
• Good communication skills with colleagues and parents/guardians
• Must have an interest in engaging children in crafts, games, and other activities, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to work independently and also with guidance from Lead and Assistant teachers of the pod
• CPR/First Aid certified

Compensation:

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. It carries no benefits other than those available through the San Francisco City Ordinances. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

This position does not continue through the Summer Break.

FLSA Classification:                Hourly; not exempt from overtime

Reports to:                             Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       December 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact jobs@sfwaldorf.org with your resume and letter of interest.

Summary:

The San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a long-term substitute Class Teacher for the Sixth Grade while our current Sixth Grade teacher is on pregnancy leave from April 19, 2021 - May 31, 2021.

The San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves more than 475 students across a parent-child program, a nursery program, kindergarten, and the first through twelfth grades. Our grade school campus (nursery through eighth grade) is located in a quiet residential area of Pacific Heights. The high school campus is located across town in the West Portal neighborhood. 

San Francisco Waldorf School has a faculty of excellent teachers who are committed to Waldorf pedagogy and Anthroposophy. They are supported by an established College of Teachers, an active parent body, and a dedicated Board of Trustees. Our expanded curriculum in the grade school includes orchestral music, handwork, woodwork, physical education, gardening, eurythmy, and two foreign languages. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).

Qualifications:

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience as a Waldorf Class Teacher
• Experience with remote and hybrid teaching helpful

Benefits and Compensation: 

This is a 1FTE, full-time position with full benefits including medical, dental, and flexible spending plans.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:                Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                             Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       November 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

The San Francisco Waldorf Grade School is looking for a part-time floating substitute to be on the Grade School campus from 10:30am to 1:30pm, daily (Monday through Friday) from now until December 18, 2020.

This substitute will fill in where needed during our hybrid learning schedule.   These hours on campus will fluctuate between holding a class to recess and park duties, whatever may be necessary to facilitate the flow of the day.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed - preferred
• Enthusiasm and Flexibility

Compensation

• This is a temporary, non-exempt, hourly position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours
• Covid-19 testing, TB Assessment and Livescan Fingerprinting required

FLSA Classification:           Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee   

Date Modified:                     November 2020

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. All minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org