Careers

General Description

The Mandarin Teacher is a part time position at the San Francisco Waldorf Grade.

The part time Mandarin Teacher will be an experienced grade school language teacher who demonstrates fluency and knowledge of Mandarin, cultural traditions and has completed a bachelor’s degree as well as, ideally, Waldorf training. A love of teaching and a knowledge of/or interest in Waldorf education is required.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching duties include preparations for your classes, including preparation/clean-up of the classroom as necessary, constant evaluation of student progress, and discipline during class. Please prepare a syllabus for your students before the school year begins.  You will also be responsible for taking daily attendance and providing a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year. The narrative evaluations and grades are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year.  You will be responsible for other duties as assigned, including recess supervision, meeting attendance and parent conferences.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Tidy and orderly personal presentation
• Singing and Proficiency with an Instrument would be an asset

Compensation

This is a part-time, hourly position and carries no benefits other than those available through the San Francisco City Ordinan

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: Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to: Grade School Chair

Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified: April 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

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