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San Francisco Waldorf Schools seeks a part-time, hourly Lead Teacher for our Parent-Child Program to work alongside our current part-time team of Lead Teachers.

General Description:

The Parent-Child Program Hourly Lead Teacher facilitates one or more classes for parents/caregivers and their children ages pre-birth to three at the Swedenborgian Church Parish House at Washington and Lyon Street and in local nature spots.

Working out of Anthroposophy and RIE principles, our classes help to create an inclusive community and support as families explore Waldorf early childhood education. Observation classes include seasonal songs/circle time, creative play, quiet observation, and discussion of a weekly topic or reading such as child development, rhythm, warmth, sleep, nutrition, and the foundational senses. Tea and a light snack are provided for adults in the Baby Observation classes, while parents/caregivers  provide their own snack for Toddler Observation classes. Work and Play classes include songs and rhymes, creative play, a focused activity such as cooking or crafting, and generally include a warm snack and tea for all.

Classes are 1.5 to 2.0 hours. Eight participants are required for a class to run. New classes can be developed together with the early childhood faculty, many of whom have taught in the Parent-Child program. An assistant helps with set-up, clean-up, snack preparation, and ensuring safety for indoor classes.

The Parent-Child 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. An open heart to each family’s individual path is needed, with topics and support brought with warmth and respect for each parent or caregiver’s innate wisdom.

Care for the space at the Swedenborgian is an important part of this role, as is supporting outreach and promotion of the classes to the community.

Responsibilities:

●       Facilitate one or more Parent-Child classes per week during the school year in 6 to 10- week sessions

●       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 topic or reading related to the path of parenting, child development, and Waldorf education

●       Coordinate and communicate with other Lead Parent-Child teachers

●       Plan and schedule classes with program mentor and collaborate with administrative staff to set up registration, web page course descriptions

●       Help promote classes to the community

●       Help hire and train an assistant as needed; mentor and guide them

●       Keep current with research in child development; Maintain a library (online, books, articles) of resources for parents

●       Communicate with class participants via email and phone as needed, including a class specific welcome letter before each session begins

●       Ensure Swedenborgian spaces are clean, organized, and set up with a sense of beauty and the seasons, as well as safely for babies and toddlers

●       Manage changes (re: occasional Swedenborgian events requiring a class to be canceled or rescheduled)

●       Bring program participants (current and past) into community and connection with our school (invite to appropriate festivals, lectures, events)

●       Procure and maintain needed supplies and equipment within shared program budget

●       Maintain approved assistant hours; requests for changes must be brought to Grade School Chair

●       Attend occasional early childhood faculty meetings; meet regularly with mentor

●       Laundry, snack preparation, cleaning, and shopping

Qualifications:

●       Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process

●       Bachelor’s degree preferred

●       Experience working in a Waldorf early childhood setting

●       Understanding of child development from an Anthroposophical perspective

●       Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment

●       Experience facilitating classes for adults

●       Experience with community outreach 

Compensation: 

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

Meetings are compensated separately.

Classes are not guaranteed and require eight participants to run.

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

Date modified:                              June 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.

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

 

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 aide 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 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 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

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.

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 completed (or in process)

• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Tidy and orderly personal presentation
• Early Childhood Credits 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:                             Grade School Chair

Hired by:                                 Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                       May 2021

 

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

 

This is a part-time position. 

Start Date: August 2021

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

Six hours daily, thirty per week.  Schedule will be arranged with the Class Teacher.  Additional hours to be arranged and compensated as needed or requested. If possible, the Aide should attend the Grade School Faculty meeting on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 with additional compensation.  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:                     May 2021

 

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

 

The San Francisco Waldorf Grades School is seeking a part-time Education Support Teacher to work with children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades. The Ed Support Teacher works directly with children implementing Extra Lesson, developmental movements to whole classes, small groups and individually.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement lessons, and report on individual children receiving extra lesson work, in consultation with the Educational Support Program Coordinator.

• Complete 25 min. developmental sessions with Grades One Two and Three in blocks 3-4 times per week

• Implement 50 min. Extra Lesson support with both individual students and small groups

• Conduct therapeutic movement classes or sessions with whole classes in lower grades and Kindergarten

• Report on progress of students receiving educational support

Qualifications

• Certification from a Waldorf Learning Support training program

• College degree

• Minimum of 5 years experience teaching Extra Lesson, developmental movements

• Experience teaching in a Waldorf School (direct classroom teaching is preferred)

• Knowledge of Anthroposophy

• Commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education

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 8th grade graduation.

Compensation

This is a half-time, salaried position (.5FTE). Benefits include dental, voluntary vision, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), and pro-rated tuition remission for eligible dependents. 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:                    May 2021

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

The SFWS Grade School Kindergarten Afterschool Program is looking for a part-time aide to begin in the Fall of 2021.

Hours range between 11:30pm-5:30pm, Monday through Friday

Summary:

The 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 Aftercare Director will provide guidance and oversight for the Aide’s work with the children in the classroom and outdoor space.  All COVID safety guidelines will be followed.

Duties:

●       Set up the Kindergarten room for nap, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the Kindergarten children to rest

●       Hold two quiet snack times, with the children’s snacks brought from home

●       Lead activities for the children 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 with guidance from Kindergarten Aftercare Lead and Aftercare Director

●       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.

This position does not continue during the summer break months.

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 and Aftercare Director

Hired by:                              Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified:                    May 2021

San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced 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 four year-long classes that could include Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus and 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.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Graduate degree highly recommended

• Willingness to explore Waldorf teaching methods

• High school teaching and experience working with teens important

Benefits and Compensation:  

This is a full time position. Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), 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: July 2021

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

 

This is a .75 FTE faculty position

Start Date: August 2021

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf High School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Physical Education teacher to start in August 2021.

This is an exempt faculty position which includes six direct contact hours of teaching and twenty-four hours of responsibilities and duties as noted below.

Duties:

●         Teach six PE lessons a week: two with Grade 9, two with Grade 10 and two with the Grade 11/12 PE Elective. Currently these classes are taught in the afternoon after 1:25.

●         Coordinate the Grade 11 and 12 elective PE program: 

o   Create a list of electives for each block and coordinate teachers

o   Organize student sign-ups for each elective and make rosters with registrar

o   Coordinate with the Athletic Director on the use of vans for off-campus electives

●         Assist Outdoor Education Coordinator with trip planning

●         Administer the PE budget in collaboration with the Outdoor Education Coordinator, buying equipment, budgeting for programs and outside facilities, communicating with the business office etc.

●         Write evaluation reports for students at the end of each semester

●         Other administrative duties as necessary

●         General Faculty Duties per .75FTE designation

Qualifications

●      Bachelor’s degree preferred

●      Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process, or the willingness to begin a Waldorf Teacher Training program by the second year of employment with SFWS

●      Significant high school teaching or experience working with teens

●      CPR/First Aid Training

 Benefits and Compensation

This is a .75 FTE position.   Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year), and prorated tuition remission for eligible dependents in our Nursery - 12th grade program (Staff fees apply).   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:                       June 2021

 

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