Careers

Summary: 

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a First Grade Class Teacher to join our faculty in the fall of 2020. 

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 2019

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

This is a half time (.5FTE) faculty position.

Summary:

The Parent-Child Program Lead Teacher is part of the Early Childhood faculty and works closely with them, offering classes for parents and their children, ages birth to three, in three 10 or 11-week sessions at the Swedenborgian Parish House at Washington and Lyon Street and in local nature spots.

The Lead Teacher should be Waldorf-trained, with experience working in a Waldorf early childhood setting and with babies and toddlers, as well as with supporting parents.  Knowledge of child development from Anthroposophical, RIE and other current theorists is important.  Experience with Handwork helpful.  An open heart to each family’s individual path is needed, with topics and support brought with warmth and respect for each parent’s innate wisdom.

Observation classes are the first step in our program.  Working out of Anthroposophy and RIE principles, our classes provide a welcoming space for parents and children to experience the rhythm of Waldorf early childhood, a period of quiet observation and a foundation in important topics such as child development, rhythm, warmth, sleep, nutrition and the senses.  A light snack is provided for adults in the Baby Observation classes, while parents provide their own snack for Toddler Observation classes.  Tea for adults is served in all Observation classes.

Work and Play classes deepen the established practice of quiet observation with the additional activity of inspired domestic or artistic work or exploration in nature, supporting each parent’s individual path and connection with their child.  A simple warm snack and tea are served.  Past classes include Exploring Together in Nature, The Nature Corner, Toy Making, Knitting in Nature, Puppetry and Storytelling, Cooking with Children, Festivals and Families, Rhythms of the Home and Knitting for Parents.

An assistant will help with full classes for 30 minutes before class and 30 minutes after to help with basic set up and clean up needs and the safety of the children during class.  Classes are considered full at 10 participants.

Responsibilities:

• Teach six classes per week during the school year: three or four Observation classes and two or three Work and Play classes, depending on needs.  Classes are 1.5 (Observation) to 2 hours (some Work and Play) long.
• Plan and schedule each session’s offerings and communicate in a timely manner to office staff for promotion and online registration purposes.
• Hold awareness of interest and waitlists; nurture relationships with community leaders to promote classes.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment through setting a healthy class rhythm, bringing appropriate circle and transitional songs and activities and a guided class discussion on a weekly reading related to the path of parenting, child development and Waldorf education.
• Keep current with research in child development.  Maintain a library (online, books, articles) of resources for parents.
• Plan and prepare each session’s syllabus of readings/discussion topics and seasonal song sheets; email syllabi and song sheets at the beginning of each session and weekly readings thereafter.
• Communicate with class participants via email and phone as needed.  A welcome letter will be sent at the start of each class.
• Ensure Swedenborgian spaces used are clean, organized and set up with a sense of beauty and the seasons, as well as safety for babies and toddlers.  This includes the classroom, upstairs bathroom, storage areas, dining room and kitchen.
• Procure and maintain needed supplies and equipment; maintain an inventory.
• Manage relationship with the Swedenborgian Church; communicate schedule for each session; manage changes (re: occasional events requiring a class to be canceled).
• Bring program participants (current and past) into community and connection with our school (invite to appropriate festivals, lectures, events).
• Adhere to approved school budget for expenses and assistant hours; requests for changes to these may be brought to Grade School Chair.
• Attend weekly grade school and early childhood faculty meetings.
• Attend both Open Houses at SFWS to meet new families and promote classes.
• Represent program and participant needs to faculty.
• Meet monthly with mentor.
• Laundry, snack preparation, cleaning, and shopping.

Benefits and Compensation:

This is a .5 FTE position.  Benefits include dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (SFWS contributions after one year), and pro-rated 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

Date Modified: March 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:

 The Nursery Program Aftercare Coordinator will create a rhythm for an after school experience that meets the children.   This includes preparing the environment to create a naptime as well as engaging the children with storytelling, painting, and crafts.  The Nursery Program Aftercare Coordinator will supervise up to 3 hourly employees (teachers’ aides) depending on the number of children enrolled for the year.  (Maximum is 46 children per day). Flexibility, presence and a cooperative spirit are required in order for the children to receive the teachers as a guiding unit. 

Duties:

• Create a warm home-like environment in which children can relax and process their school day.
• Observe and recommend specific movement and/or activities for specific children. 
• Prepare snack and activities for the afternoon program.
• Order and maintain aftercare supplies and equipment (mats, sheets etc.)
• Coordinate with the business office and parents regarding enrollment, attendance and payment.
• Participate in parent conferences for each child’s family which are held at least once a year.  All teachers’ observations and reflections about the child are necessary to help build the full picture of the child’s presence at school.  Any issues with the children should be discussed with the morning teachers to create a shared understanding.

Hours:

Arrive at Nursery Program daily at 11:15 a.m. and leave when the classroom is clean and ready for the next day (approximately 6:00 p.m. but may be later).   Monthly Nursery meetings: scheduled times TBD

Qualifications:

• Teachers should have completed the Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience with young children are required.
• Completed or enrolled in 12 Early Childhood units
• Comply or work on compliance with all state licensing requirements
• Knowledge, awareness and commitment to Waldorf education and philosophy Enthusiasm for working and being with young children and their families

Benefits and Compensation: 

 This is a .75 FTE faculty support position. Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer matching after one year), and pro-rated 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 pounds and climb ladders

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

·   Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

 FLSA Classification:                Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                             Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       March 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 submit letters of interest and resume to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

This is a .65 to 1 FTE exempt faculty position starting August 2020.

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced teacher for a position teaching High School Mathematics and Computer Science in the 2019-2020 school year. 

We are looking for an individual with a deep knowledge of and passion for mathematics and who is also a visionary computer science instructor with the expertise to develop our Computer Science main lesson curriculum.  Teaching load will depend on expertise and interest, but the ideal candidate is comfortable teaching all grade levels (9 - 12).

A sense of humor, a belief in the capacities of all students, the ability to teach to a wide range of student abilities and sound classroom management skills are essential for the job, as well as a wish to engage in the life of a Waldorf faculty and to work in a highly collaborative environment. 

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Graduate degree highly recommended
• Waldorf Teacher Training preferred
• Significant high school teaching and experience working with teens important

 Benefits and Compensation: 

This is a .65 to 1 FTE position depending on the qualifications of the person we find.

1 FTE - .75FTE: Full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), and tuition remission (pro-rated if less than 1FTE) for eligible dependents - staff fees apply.

.65FTE: Not eligible for medical insurance. Dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), and pro-rated (.65) tuition remission for eligible dependents - 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:                            High School Chair

Hired by:                               High School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                     February 2020

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

Duration: Academic year - September through June.

Hours: 11:15-5:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Overview       

The Nursery Aftercare Aide is an essential role in the day of many children at the school. The Aide is responsible for the nursery children who attend aftercare, following a daily and weekly rhythm that gives these children the opportunity to partake in rest, appropriate activities and time to play and relax after a long school morning.  The teacher is also responsible helping to arrange a healthy, late afternoon snack.

Areas of Responsibility

• Under the guidance of the Nursery Coordinator of Aftercare:
• Help set up the classroom for nap time
• Help create a mood of rest and quiet 
• Help restore the room to order after nap
• Assist with snack preparation and clean-up
• Daily check of times at which children are picked-up w/parent/guardian's signature

Training

• Waldorf training (or in process) preferred
• 6 ECEs completed or in process
• Experience working with young children 
• Red Cross/CPR First Aid certification/Medicine Administration training (classes are usually offered during Faculty Work Days)
• Maintain a working knowledge of school policies and procedures: earthquake and evacuation procedures, proper documentation of children's injuries, location and use of first aid kit

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 3 or more hours

FLSA Classification:             Hourly; Non-exempt from overtime

Reports to:                             Nursery Aftercare Coordinator

Hired by:                                Grade School Steering Committee    

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