Careers

Summary:

The San Francisco Waldorf School Advancement Director manages and leads the school’s comprehensive fundraising and volunteering program.  The ideal candidate has a fundraising background, including experience soliciting major gifts, annual giving, capital campaigns, school endowments and volunteer engagement.  Independent school advancement background is preferred, and candidates with development experience in the non-profit or private sector are also encouraged to apply. This position reports to the Administrative Director and will work closely with the Board’s Advancement Committee to build the internal and external relationships to meet the school’s near- and long-term advancement goals.

Principal responsibilities:  

• Revise, execute and adapt the comprehensive advancement/development plan to engage and include the full diversity of the SFWS community.
• Design achievable and ambitious annual and multi-year fundraising (dollars and participation) goals for:
• Community Fund (Annual Fund)
• Small and large endowment campaigns
• Special projects and programs
• Major culture building and revenue generating events such as Spring Benefit, Winter Fair, Grandparents and Special Friends days, Founders Night
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Trustees, Advancement committee members, Fund and campaign chairs, major donors, and leading volunteers
• Serve on the Administrative Council, representing fundraising and community building activities
• Identify and solicit relevant foundation grants and corporate contributions/matching gifts
• Renew and refresh advancement materials and fundraising web/social media presence in partnership with Marketing Director
• Increase alumni engagement and giving
• Primary Liaison with Grade School Parent Guild and High School Parent Council.
• Develop, execute, and prioritize specific fundraising initiates for faculty-identified program enhancements; Diversity, Equity, and Belonging activities; outdoor classroom; technology; and other strategic plan efforts.
• Keep professional, detailed, and usable records and data of fundraising income and processes (Raiser’s Edge database)
• Supervise, mentor, and support a full-time Advancement Associate and support consultants.
• Ensure highest quality donor acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship programs
• Support and encourage Board participation in Advancement Activities
• Enhance SFWS community understanding of and engagement of in philanthropy and opportunities to support the school’s efforts
• Increase SFWS community awareness profile through participation in events and conferences
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in leading advancement efforts, with successful track record in board engagement and soliciting major gifts
• Proven skill in planning and executing fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Knowledge of best practices/principles of fundraising
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, constituency building skills and ability to win the confidence of others.  Flexibility and the ability to problem solve and manage ambiguity with grace and humor.
• Highly organized, thoughtful, and proactive person who works collaboratively and will interact in a professional manner with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of independent schools.  Knowledge of Waldorf education principles is a plus.
• Commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Belonging as a central part of SFWS culture.

Benefits and Compensation:  

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions begin after one year of employment), and tuition remission (after one year of employment) for up to two eligible dependents enrolled in our N-12 program.  Six weeks of vacation.  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:                                Administrative Director         

Date Revised:                           March 2022

San Francisco Waldorf School strongly encourages candidates from groups historically underrepresented in independent schools to apply. SFWS recognizes 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.  SFWS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class.

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

This is a three-quarter time, exempt faculty position - .75FTE

Summary:

The Nursery Program Assistant is a trained Waldorf Early Childhood teacher or currently enrolled in the Waldorf Teacher Training Program.  The assistant should understand nursery 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 mental needs of the children
• 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 and songs and stories

Hours and Meetings:

The Nursery 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 Nursery 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 Nursery 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. Nursery 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: 

This is a .75 FTE exempt position with full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions begin after one year of employment), and pro-rated (.75) 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:                     September 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.

SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the SFWS mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school.

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

General Description

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 and Grade School Chair.

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 that meet state requirements (6 units completed or in process)

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:                       Summer 2021

 

This is a part-time position. 

Start Date: August 2022

General Description

The position of the Lower Grades Class Aide serves the purpose of providing additional support to the lead teacher of the First or Second Grade.  It is an opportunity to gain Waldorf classroom experience and to be mentored by a lead teacher.

The Aide helps the First or Second Grade lead teacher as well as special subject teachers in maintaining a harmonious and orderly classroom. This includes assisting in all facets of classroom activities, carrying out lesson plans and leading large and small groups of children.

Duties

Assist the teachers with the supervision of students who may exhibit emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges

Supervise class and individual students when the lead teacher is occupied with other students or when directed by the lead teacher to work with individual or groups of students

• Supervise students during recess, snack, or lunchtime periods
• Prepare and maintain classroom supplies and equipment, general cleaning of classroom
• Display respect for the lead teacher’s authority
• Use discretion and confidentiality in communication
• Supervise students outside the classroom when necessary
• Attend parent conferences as requested by the lead teacher
• Meet regularly with the lead teacher for planning and review of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hours

Up to six hours daily, thirty per week.  Exact schedule will be arranged with the Class Teacher.  Additional hours to be arranged in advance if needed. If possible, the Aide should attend the Grade School Faculty meeting on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 which is compensated at a separate rate.  This position does not continue during the summer break.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Professional personal presentation

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.  It does not continue through the summer break.

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

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:               Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                     April 2022

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, 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.

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

 

General Description

The Aftercare Director is an .80 FTE faculty position at the San Francisco Waldorf Grade School directing and coordinating the Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 afterschool program.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire and manage all hourly aftercare staff, providing mentorship and guidance.  Communicate duties clearly, offering clear feedback in a positive way
• Manage attendance, registration, parent communication. Update weekly class lists for staff and lower grade/kindergarten teachers
• Contact parents when issues arise with their children, keep class teachers informed
• Oversee substitution when staff are out
• Maintain the aftercare room: keep it clean, organized, tidy and welcoming. Prepare seasonal displays.
• Supervise children during aftercare hours. Have an overall awareness of what is happening and where. Be ready to step in to deal with situations as they arise.
• Responsible for waiting beyond 5:30 with late pick-up children if necessary. Once all children are gone, tour the indoor and outdoor aftercare areas, including the library and kindergarten kitchen, to make sure everything is tidy, clean and ready for the next day.
• Plan and coordinate both February and Spring Camps:  Ensure registration forms go out ahead of time, manage sign ups and staffing, send Camp Overview to all parents before camp begins.
• Manage budget and supplies for the Aftercare program, including snacks and craft supplies. Help aftercare staff plan craft activities
• Plan, purhcase and help prepare daily snacks.  Track allergies and food restrictions of participants
• Coordinate campus space use with faculty and staff
• Track and manage billing via EZcare; coordinate payments with the Business Office
• Supervise street and Grade School recess duties as needed
• Facilitate weekly aftercare staff meetings

Schedule

Hours:  Monday through Friday from approximately 11:00am to 6:00pm

School Year:  Faculty members are expected to be available to work on assigned teaching days from the start of the school year until the end as defined by the all-school calendar.  Faculty members are expected to be in town and available for meetings, starting mid-August with the all-school faculty meetings and to be in town and available for end of year meetings, the week after 8^th grade graduation.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training desired
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience working with Kindergarten through 6th grades

Compensation

This is a .80 FTE position.  Benefits include medical, dental, voluntary vision, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and prorated tuition remission for eligible dependents. 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:                     February 2022

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

General Description

The Mathematics Teacher is a full-time teaching position at the San Francisco Waldorf Grade School.  The Mathematics Teacher will teach eighteen mathematics lessons per week to grades 6 through 8, delivered through the methods and sequenced content of the Waldorf curriculum.  

Teaching Responsibilities

• Preparation of the syllabus before the school year begins. 
• Preparation of classes, including preparation/clean-up of the classroom
• Consistent evaluation of student progress
• Possess and use effective classroom management techniques
• Provide discipline during class
• Provide a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year and in November for parent conferences.  
• Attend parent conferences during the November conference week and as requested during the school year
• Attend weekly Faculty meeting
• Participate in weekly Subject Teacher’s meetings
• Be present on campus five days a week, consistent with 1 FTE
• Additional duties as assigned, including recess supervision, meeting attendance

Other Responsibilities

• Substitution - Substitute during main lesson as requested on teaching days (short term). Teachers are expected to be available for more duties when teaching fewer periods.
• Observations - Attend and observe at least two main lesson classes per year in grades 6-8
• Mentoring - Meet with mentor teacher weekly throughout the year.   The Math Teacher should also meet with the Mentor Teacher before the school year begins to clearly define and discuss goals, expectations, workload, responsibilities, and performance evaluation. In addition, the Math Teacher should share course syllabi, relevant materials, and information pertaining to the curriculum
• Street Duties and Recess Duties - Supervise dismissal and recess
• Budget - Manage budget and supplies for the Math program.
• Maintain Classroom/Office/Workspace - Maintain all materials and equipment for the Math program and store equipment in an organized manner.
• Mid-Year and End of Year Reports - Write student evaluation reports semi-annually for all grades classes.  Narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year.
• Attend Parent Education and Admission Events (Weekend / Evening)

 Schedule

8:00am-3:45pm on Teaching Days.  Weekend and evening days as scheduled.

School Year:  Faculty members are expected to be available to work on assigned teaching days from the start of the school year until the end as defined by the all-school calendar.  Faculty members are expected to be in town and available for meetings, starting mid-August with the all-school faculty meetings and to be in town and available for end of year meetings, the week after 8^th grade graduation.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training required
• While Waldorf teacher training is a requirement for this position, diversity is also a core value for SFWS.  We encourage candidates who bring diversity and relevant qualifications for this position to apply.  If hired, SFWS provides partial financial support towards Waldorf teacher training to begin during the second year of being hired, as well as mentoring.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Single Subject Credential for Mathematics
• Enthusiasm and flexibility

Compensation

This is a full-time position (1FTE).  Benefits include medical, dental, voluntary vision, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission for eligible dependents. 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:                     February 2022

This position is .5FTE.

The San Francisco Waldorf Grade School is seeking a part time Mandarin Teacher to start in August 2022.

General Description

The part time Mandarin Teacher will be an experienced grade school language teacher who demonstrates fluency and knowledge of the Mandarin language as well as cultural traditions. A love of teaching and a knowledge of or interest in Waldorf education is required. 

The Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for approximately 9-10 teaching periods per week in addition to recess and other duties on campus.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Preparation for classes (including preparation/clean-up of the classroom as necessary)
• Constant evaluation of student progress
• Discipline during class
• Preparation of a syllabus for the students
• Daily attendance
• Provide a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year. The narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year. 
• Recess supervision
• Subject Teacher meeting attendance
• Parent conferences
• Remote/online teaching may be required

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training
• While Waldorf teacher training is a requirement for this position, diversity is also a core value for SFWS.  We encourage candidates who bring diversity and relevant qualifications for this position to apply.  If hired, SFWS provides partial financial support towards Waldorf teacher training to begin during the second year of being hired, as well as mentoring.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Professional personal presentation
• Singing and proficiency with an instrument would be an asset

Compensation

This is a .5FTE, part-time, salaried position.  Benefits include dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions begin after one year of employment), and pro-rated (based on .5FTE) tuition remission for eligible dependents in our N-12 program (Staff fees apply).  There is no medical insurance offered.  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:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                     January 2022

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

 

 

This is a .75 FTE position

General Description

The Grade School Games Teacher is responsible for teaching developmentally appropriate movement and games for grades 1 through 8.

Responsibilities

• The Movement Teacher will be responsible for teaching grades 1 through 8; 13 periods per week
• The candidate will have a deep understanding of child development based on the philosophy of Waldorf education
• Be creative in developmentally appropriate movement curriculum that encourages enthusiastic participation and develops self-esteem
• Manage budget, equipment, and overall program coordination
• Lead the training for the 5th grade Pentathlon, 6th grade Medieval Games, 7th grade Explorer’s Tournament and 8th grade track meet. Organize logistics as well as travel to and from event locations.  These are yearly, multi-school events.
• Assist with all assembly and festival preparations
• Attend weekly Faculty Meetings
• Participate in weekly Subject Teacher’s meetings
• Attend Parent Teacher Conferences during conference week and throughout the year as needed
• Classroom Observations
• Be present on campus five days a week, consistent with .75FTE
• Parent Education (Weekend / Evening)
• Substitution, as needed
• Participation in recess duties, school assemblies, and substitutions based on FTE school guidelines

Other Responsibilities

• Substitution - Substitute during main lesson as requested on teaching days (short term). Teachers are expected to be available for more duties when teaching fewer periods.
• Observations - Attend and observe at least two main lesson classes per year
• Mentoring - Meet with mentor teacher weekly throughout the year.   The Games Teacher should also meet with the Mentor Teacher before the school year begins to clearly define and discuss goals, expectations, workload, responsibilities, and performance evaluation. In addition, the Games Teacher should share course syllabi, relevant materials, and information pertaining to the curriculum
• Street Duties and Recess Duties - Supervise up dismissal or recesses
• Budget - Manage budget and supplies for the Games program
• Maintain Classroom/Office/Workspace - Maintain all materials and equipment for the Games program and store equipment in an organized manner.
• Mid-Year and End of Year Reports - The Games Teacher writes student evaluation reports semi-annually for all grades classes.   Narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year.
• Attend Parent Education and Admission Events (Weekend / Evening)

School Year:  Faculty members are expected to be available to work on assigned teaching days from the start of the school year until the end as defined by the all-school calendar.  Faculty members are expected to be in town and available for meetings, starting mid-August with the all-school faculty meetings and to be in town and available for end of year meetings, the week after 8^th grade graduation.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training Preferred
• While Waldorf teacher training is a preferred for this position, diversity is also a core value for SFWS.  We encourage candidates who bring diversity and relevant qualifications for this position to apply.  If hired, SFWS provides partial financial support towards Waldorf teacher training to begin during the second year of being hired, as well as mentoring.
• Waldorf Class Teaching Experience Preferred
• Trained in Spacial Dynamics and/or Bothmer Gymnastics perferred
• Bachelor's Degree Required

Benefits and Compensation

This position is .75 FTE

Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, voluntary vision, retirement plan (employer contributions and matching after one year of employment), 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 standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification:     Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to:                  Grade School Chair

Hired by:                     Grade School Steering Committee

Updated:                     March 2022

This is a part-time hourly position.  Exact hours to be determined.

Start date: August 2022.

General Description

The purpose of the Handwork Assistant is to provide support to the Handwork Teacher.  The Handwork Assistant assists the Handwork Teacher maintaining a harmonious and orderly classroom.  This includes assisting in all facets of classroom activities, helping to carry out handwork projects and supporting groups of children or individuals in activities based on the Handwork Teacher’s indications.   The Handwork Assistant displays respect for the authority of the Handwork Teacher, maintains discretion about all matters pertaining to the class, and holds boundaries of confidentiality in all communication. 

 General Responsibilities

The Handwork Assistant is to begin working on the same date in August that all faculty members begin the school year and is to be available to help the Handwork teacher prepare for the year by being available prior to the first day of school.  The handwork assistant also needs to be available to assist the Handwork during the week following 8th grade graduation in June to wrap up the school year. 

Additional Duties

• Assists with general organization of handwork materials.
• Supervises recess, street or park duties as scheduled.  May be asked to substitute additional yard duties that fall within the assistant’s regularly scheduled hours.
• Substitute for the Lead Handwork Teacher in case of absence
• Attend all faculty meetings, including weekly grade school, quarterly full faculty, and June and August meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training Required, completed or in timely progress
• Handwork training preferred
• Skilled in basic knitting, crochet, and embroidery techniques
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Professional personal presentation

Compensation

This is a part time position and is paid on an hourly basis.

There are not benefits other than those mandated by San Francisco.

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; Part-time, non-exempt.

Reports to:                                         Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                             Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                                 May 2022

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.

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

This is a part-time, hourly position. 

OVERVIEW

The Grade School Math Tutor works together with the Educational Support Program at the San Francisco Waldorf Grade School in small groups of Grades 4 – 8 to solidify their math skills.

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
• Waldorf teacher certification would be ideal
• While Waldorf teacher training is preferred for this position, diversity is also a core value for SFWS.  We encourage candidates who bring diversity and relevant qualifications for this position to apply.  If hired, SFWS provides partial financial support towards Waldorf teacher training to begin during the second year of being hired, as well as mentoring.

EXPECTATIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM

Organizational and professional best practices are part of the tutor’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

This is a part-time hourly position with an expected commitment of no more than 6 hours per week of teaching time and meetings.

This position and carries no benefits other than those available through the San Francisco City Ordinances. 

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:               Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to:                            Grade School Chair

Hired by:                               Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                     February 2022

 

 

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

 

This is a .75 FTE exempt faculty position starting August 2022 (likely expanding to full time in future years)

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks an enthusiastic teacher for a position teaching High School Mathematics.

We are looking for an individual with a deep knowledge of and passion for mathematics to teach three year-long classes that could include Algebra, Geometry, Computer Science, Statistics or Calculus. 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 differentiate instruction according to student need and experience, and sound classroom management skills are essential for the job as is a desire to engage in the life of the Waldorf faculty and to work in a highly collaborative environment. New teachers at SFWHS are supported via participation in an observation and mentoring process.

Qualifications

●    Bachelor’s degree required

●    Graduate degree highly recommended

●    Active interest in exploring Waldorf education

●    High school teaching and experience working with teens is a plus but not required

Benefits and Compensation: 

This is a .75 FTE position on track to become a full time position in future years. Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission (prorated by FTE) for eligible dependents.  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:                     April 2022

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

This is a part-time, hourly position

Start Date: October 2022

San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks a Theater Arts Teacher to teach 10^th grade Stagecraft and a Set Designer for its Spring 2023 productions.

Approximate Dates: These Theater Arts - Stagecraft blocks take place three times during the academic school year – October, Mid-January, and May.  Exact schedule is to be determined.

Lessons are twice per week.  Each block has 9-10 lessons: approximately 12 students per block.

Summary and Qualifications

The ideal candidate has high school teaching experience as well as experience working in theaters on technical aspects, specifically set design and construction. Candidate needs to be self-motivated and collaborative. The classes will serve as supports for the Spring production whenever possible, by building various set pieces, painting, and helping with load in and load out. Additionally, classes will introduce students to the technical aspects of theater, according to the candidate’s areas of expertise i.e., lighting, sound, set design etc.  The school has a performance space and a lighting board which are available for use in the class. The ideal candidate is also responsible for the design and build of our two spring productions, with help from volunteers (see separate description below). 

Duties

• Preparation for classes, including supervising student clean-up of the classroom as necessary
• Ongoing evaluation of student progress
• Discipline during class.
• Prepare a syllabus, submitted to Arts Director prior to begin of class
• Taking daily attendance and reporting absences
• Providing a narrative evaluation and grade for each student at the end of the block. The narrative evaluations and grades are to be submitted online, according to the schedule provided by the registrar. 
• Submit expenses according to the purchasing and reimbursement procedures. Attach all receipts to a check request form and submit to the high school Arts Coordinator before turning it into the business office for reimbursement. Check request forms are available in the high school office.
• Coordinate closely with the Theater Arts Director to ensure production needs are met.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.  Benefits include those required by San Francisco.

SET DESIGNER

Ideally, the Theater Arts Teacher will also take on the design and build of 2 annual productions.

Candidate is responsible for both the design and the build of the set for the Spring Production. While there is typically a healthy amount of parent volunteers, and mandatory student help, the Set Designer is ultimately responsible for the final product.  The Set Designer needs to have their own tools, as the school does not provide them and is responsible for purchasing and transporting any necessary supplies, including paint, fabric, wood, etc. There is an outdoor patio on campus that is available to build on and storage space on campus as well.

In addition, the Set Designer plans and supervises load in and load out, and makes arrangements for any necessary transportation of set pieces to and from theater. The Set Designer is responsible for setting the work dates and schedule for the load in and load out, in collaboration with the director. The Set Designer may also be asked to accompany the director for set piece rental (i.e., furniture and larger pieces not being built) and return.

This Set Designer is paid separately to design and build of both productions ($3000 per production)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

●                   Be able to lift to 50 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:                              High School Chair

Hired by:                                  High School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                        May 2022

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

Summary: 

We seek an inspiring, committed, and organized counselor to lead and expand our program. The College Counselor independently directs and executes the work of the office. The counselor reports to the High School Chair, and collaborates closely with the Chair, registrar, and many faculty members. The counselor is solely responsible for administering all aspects of the college search and admissions process, including the following: 

Key responsibilities: 

• Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising and supporting classes of approximately 40 seniors and families as they go through the process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.
   
• Facilitating student and parent engagement with the SCOIR college application system. 
   
• Meeting with juniors and seniors, individually and in groups, to talk about processes and individual college choices. The College Counselor also is available to advise 9th and 10th graders on curricular choices, as needed. 
   
• Setting up meetings for our students with college admissions representatives who visit our campus in person and virtually and facilitating meetings between college representatives and our students. The College Counselor also serves as a liaison with College admissions offices throughout the year. 
   
• Compiling an annual Profile of the School in collaboration with the Registrar, as well as information on grade distributions in junior and senior courses and other courses offered at our school. 
   
• Working with the Registrar to maintain records on seniors, including GPAs and transcripts, as well as submitting new courses and updating existing courses for University of California approval when needed.
   
• Conducting workshops for students on the University of California and California State University applications as well as the Common Application.
   
• Holding evening informational meetings for parents of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, including a Financial Aid Night. 
   
• Writing an official school recommendation for each senior. To do so, the Counselor gathers information from parents, teachers, school records, and students themselves. The College Counselor also completes, via Scoir, all School Report and Mid-year Report forms requested by colleges, including evaluations of students if needed. 
   
• Administering the College Counseling Office budget and purchasing, maintaining, and sharing information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college. 
   
• Keeping track of college admission news, decisions, statistics, and reporting the information via the weekly newsletter and to the Board of Trustees. 
   
• Being aware of issues and trends in college admissions, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific colleges and maintaining membership in professional organizations: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), BAISCC (the Bay Area Independent School College Counselors). Attending BAISCC meetings, WACAC and NACAC conferences, and UC, CSU and other workshops and events as well as visiting college campuses to stay current on trends and new developments in the field.
• Maintaining and disseminating information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, organizing the administration of PSAT, Pre-ACT exams, and any AP exams. 
   
• Collaborating with the Educational Support Coordinator regarding students who should apply for accommodations to the College Board and ACT.
   
• Advising the High School Admissions Director, as needed, regarding the academic qualifications or deficits of students applying for admission to the high school. Supporting the HS Admissions process by attending information sessions and Open House events to discuss the College Counseling program. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Necessary skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability, database, and other computer skills, the ability to meet deadlines and experience in college admissions and/or high school college counseling. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of an independent high school; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population; knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial policies and procedures. 

Benefits and Compensation: 

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

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

• Ability to read information on a computer screen or laptop for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand and/or move around the applicable working environment as needed

FLSA Classification: Faculty; Exempt 

Reports to: High School Chair 

Date Revised: March 2022

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