Careers

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Summary: The Preschool Program Assistant at San Francisco Waldorf School is a trained Waldorf Early Childhood teacher or currently enrolled in the Waldorf Teacher Training Program. The assistant should understand Preschool school life as well as have an interest in the school as a whole. In order to create a harmonious environment, flexibility, presence,
and a cooperative spirit are essential for the children to receive the teacher and
assistant as a guiding unit.

Responsibilities include:
● Holding the class with a sense of order and rhythm
● Attending to the physical, emotional, and individual needs of the young
children (2-4 years old)
● Creating and maintaining classroom mood
● Supervising indoor/outdoor play, clean–up time, bathroom, hand washing, etc.
● Caring for and preparation of classroom materials
● Planning and preparing weekly snacks and keeping track of snack supplies
● Organizing and carrying out special activities and helping with craft projects
● Participating in circle time by learning and sharing seasonal poems, songs and
stories

Hours and Meetings:
The Preschool Assistant will be in school from 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every weekday
and on selected weekend hours before and/or after holiday breaks for cleaning and new
seasonal set-ups. The Assistant is expected to attend weekly Preschool meetings, weekly Grade School faculty meetings, monthly Early Childhood meetings, and quarterly all-faculty meetings. Attendance at these meetings helps the Assistant become an integral member of the faculty. The meetings also help provide a shared plan for our work together and with the children. The Preschool Program Assistant will help the teacher in the preparation of the classroom at the beginning of the school year and in the clean-up at the end of the school year. The Assistant needs to be present at parent evenings, enrollment events and at parent teacher conferences when needed.

Qualifications:
● Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in progress
● 12 Early Childhood Education units (ECEs) completed or in progress

California law requires fingerprinting and TB Assessment. Preschool Program teachers
need to comply with the requirements set forth by the State of California licensing
standards (Early Childhood Education coursework, CPR training and required
vaccinations).

Benefits and Compensation: $29 per hour.

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

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

Please send resume, letter of interest, along with contact information of 2 references
who know your work/experience caring for children, to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

General Description

The position of the hourly Preschool Aide provides additional support to the preschool teachers. The position also gives the aide an opportunity to gain experience with children in the context of the preschool 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 Preschool Teacher and Grade School Chair.

General Responsibilities

The aide supports the preschool teachers in maintaining a harmonious and orderly preschool classroom.  This includes assisting in all facets of preschool room activities, helping to carry out daily rhythms and leading groups of children or individuals in activities based on the preschool teacher’s indications.  The aide displays respect for the authority of the preschool teachers and maintains professional attire and image.  The aide also displays discretion about all matters pertaining to the preschool 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 their time 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 preschool
• Assists with preparation of preschool supplies and equipment
• Assists in supervision of students in outside preschool 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 that meet state requirements (6 units completed or in process)

Compensation:

$29 per hour.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.  This position does not continue through the Summer Break.

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: Preschool Lead Teacher, in consultation with the Grade School Steering Committee.    

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       Summer 2023

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

 

This is an hourly, part-time position

Overview       

The Preschool After Care Aide is an essential role in the day of many children at the school. The Aide is responsible for the Preschool children who attend after Care, 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 aide is also responsible helping to arrange a healthy, late afternoon snack.

Areas of Responsibility

Under the guidance of the Preschool Coordinator of After Care:

•      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
•      Use discretion and confidentiality in communication

Training

•      Waldorf training preferred (or in process)
•       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 workdays)
•       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: $29 per hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance. This position does not continue through the Summer break. Holidays are unpaid.

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:                              Preschool After Care Coordinator

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee    

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

OVERVIEW

The Grade School Math Specialist works together with the Educational Support Program at the San Francisco Waldorf Grade School to teach Math curriculum to 6^th and 7^th Graders. The schedule will be teaching Math curriculum to 6^th graders (approximately 3-4 periods), 7^th graders (4 periods). This will be about 7- 8 periods total a week (each period is one hour long).

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 evolving 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 400 students across a parent-child program, a preschool program, kindergarten, and the first through twelfth grades. The grade school campus is in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and is easily accessible via Muni lines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with middle-school students in an academic environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferably in math
• Experience working with children who may find math challenging
• Flexibility in your schedule and willingness to adapt to new circumstances.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy in dealing with students.
• Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly with relevant examples
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Specialized math training just as in Making Math Real
• Waldorf teacher certification would be ideal

EXPECTATIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM

Organizational and professional best practices are part of the math specialist’s job at San Francisco Waldorf School.  We require:

• Responsiveness with co-workers (e.g., return phone calls, respond to emails and texts promptly)
• Excellent time-management and organization
• Excellent record-keeping 
• Punctuality
• Professionalism
• Courtesy
• Discretion and confidentiality

Benefits & Compensation

This is a .50 FTE exempt position with benefits including dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions begin after one year of employment), and pro-rated (.50) tuition remission for eligible dependents in our Preschool -12^th grade program. The full 1 FTE annual salary range is $60K - $85K depending on experience and will be prorated to .50 FTE. Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.

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

FLSA Classification:              Faculty; Salary

Reports to:                                  Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                       Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                           September 2024

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

Overview: SFWHS is seeking an experienced counselor to work in a small independent high school. The High School Guidance Counselor acts as a resource to support students as they journey through four years of high school education during their adolescent years, supporting the development of positive self-esteem, helping students identify behavior patterns that may hinder their success, and acting as an adult guide to assist students in learning to make choices that unfold their full potential. Among other duties, the High School Counselor supports students and the student learning environment on a day-to-day basis, refers students and families to outside counselors as appropriate, and is a member of our Individualized Learning Committee.

This is a 1 FTE exempt faculty position.

Start date: immediately or August 2024

 

Qualifications of the High School Counselor: The Counselor will have a vision of the direction education must take in order to speak meaningfully to the adolescent of today as well as a holistic, developmental understanding of the adolescent. We are seeking a Licensed MFT or LCSW and/or PPS credential. Intern level MFT or LCSW may be considered. Equivalent credentials from outside California are also welcome to apply. A true interest in and ability to connect with teenagers is a must, as well as excellent organizational, facilitation and communication skills. Experience with restorative practices is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Waldorf Education preferred but not required.

 

Responsibilities of the High School Counselor:

●        The primary role of the HS Counselor is to support students and families on a day-to-day basis. The types of support provided to students and families may include: support with time management and stress; help student manage a mental health diagnosis; respond to student crises; support social-emotional awareness and provide skills for navigating relationships with peers; consult with guardians and provide family or student with relevant referrals for outside counseling or other resources within and outside of the school; obtain release and consult as needed with outside professionals who are working with our students such as therapists, medical doctors, psychiatrists and social workers; contact CPS if needed; facilitate conversation between student and teacher; facilitate conflict resolution meetings between students. HS Counselor is expected to appropriately document all meetings with students, families, and teachers according to their license standards.

●        Member of the Individualized Learning Committee (ILC); attend weekly ILC meetings to discuss students with learning differences. Facilitate or attend meetings with students and parents regarding behavior / learning needs as needed. Co-case manage student accommodations based on a mental health diagnosis.

●        Teach Health to 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades including Sex Ed, drug and alcohol education, identity awareness and tools for healthy living. The HS Counselor must have a strong interest in adolescent Health and create the curriculum for these classes. As the Health Educator, the HS Counselor is responsible for bringing in outside speakers and/or organizations to provide further health education to students and sometimes parents/guardians.

●        9th Grade; attend the spring orientation for the incoming 9th and support students as they transition into high school; 9th grade orientation team member at the beginning of school.

●        Coordinate the Peer Mentoring Program, including recruiting, training and supporting this group of 12th graders in their effort to support students and bridge the gap between the older and younger grades.

●        Safety Committee Member; tasked with promoting awareness of mental health issues and resources for all community members.

·       Academic Advisor to students, as needed.

 

Benefits and Compensation: This is a 1 FTE position which comes with full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (after one year), and tuition remission for eligible dependents in our Preschool – Grade 12 program. Salary is $60,000 to $85,000 depending on experience. 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:                           March 2024

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

This is a .6 FTE exempt faculty position.
Start Date: Immediately

Summary: San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Humanities Teacher with a background in history and social science and the ability to teach US History, Modern World History and Contemporary World Affairs (honors) through an anti-racism lens while developing high-level reading and writing skills in 11th and 12th graders. Our ideal candidate excels at teaching to a wide range of student abilities, is highly organized, has sound classroom management and teaching strategies and understands the developmental stages of high school students.

We are looking for someone who wants to join a Waldorf faculty and work in a highly collaborative environment. We are interested to learn what ideas the candidate might like to bring to the high school curriculum in the future.

Qualifications

●                   Bachelor’s degree in social sciences required

●                   Graduate degree preferred

●                   Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in progress and/or willingness to begin Waldorf Teacher seminar (in-house)

●                   Significant high school or university teaching experience and/or other experience working with adolescents

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.

San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves more than 450 students across a parent-child program, a nursery program, kindergarten, and the first through twelfth grades. The high school campus is in the West Portal neighborhood. 

Benefits and Compensation:  This position is .6FTE.

Benefits include dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission for eligible dependents. The full 1 FTE annual salary range is $60K - $85K depending on experience.  It will be prorated for less than a full 1 FTE.  Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.

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

FLSA Classification:                   Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                                    High School Chair

Hired by:                                       High School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                           September 2024

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