Posted: 21-Nov-25
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $67,000 - $95,000 / year
Required Education:
This is a full-time, salaried position (1FTE).
Start Date: August 2026
San Francisco Waldorf School seeks a First Grade Class Teacher to begin in August 2026. The rising First Grade is a healthy, eager group of 20+ children, supported by a warm and enthusiastic parent body excited to begin their journey in Waldorf education. We are looking for a loving, committed teacher who will help form this new class and guide them through the early grades with imagination, insight, and steadiness.
The ideal candidate brings:
- A deep love for early childhood and the first grade year
- Warmth and clarity in presence and communication
- Genuine interest and training in Waldorf pedagogy
- Skill in guiding families, new and experienced, through the beginning of the grades journey
- An ability to build a healthy, beautiful, developmentally-supportive classroom culture
- Deep genuine interest in working with the class parent community
If you are ready to steward a class at this pivotal moment, laying the foundations for literacy, numeracy, social development, and reverence for learning, we would be delighted to meet you.
About San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School is a thriving Preschool–Grade 12 community with campuses in the beautiful Pacific Heights and West Portal neighborhoods of San Francisco. Our Grade School campus is nestled near the Presidio and just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. We are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
Rooted in the indications of Rudolf Steiner, our faculty work out of Anthroposophy to bring a lively, developmentally-responsive curriculum to our students. In addition to the core academic program, our expanded curriculum includes orchestral music, handwork, woodwork, physical education, gardening, eurythmy, and two foreign languages.
Our faculty circle includes both seasoned and newer teachers who are supported by mentors, caring administrative staff, an educational support team, an active parent body, and a dedicated Board of Trustees.
We are committed to a multicultural and diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. Diversity is celebrated and faculty of color are welcomed, valued, and supported. Our dedicated faculty values strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents. We seek a teacher to join us in our commitment to Waldorf education. Individuals with university degrees, Waldorf teacher training, and preferably, experience teaching in a Waldorf school are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Required
- Completed Waldorf Teacher Training
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated experience working with children in a classroom or educational setting
- Authorization to work in the United States
- San Francisco Waldorf School does not provide employer sponsorship.
Preferred
- Prior experience as a class teacher in a Waldorf school
- Strong skills in classroom management that balance warmth, clarity, and consistency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reflective, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and families
Benefits and Compensation:
This is a 1.0 FTE, full-time, position with full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission for eligible dependents in our Preschool - Grade 12 program (Staff fees apply). The full annual salary range is $67K - $95K, depending on training and experience. Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.
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 daily
FLSA Classification: Faculty; Exempt from overtime
Reports to: Grade School Director
Hired by: Grade School Director
Date Modified: November 2025
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 orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.
How to apply:
Please send your resume, letter of interest, and the contact information for at least two references that know your work with children to jobs@sfwaldorf.org. In addition, please provide a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848.
If you feel you may be qualified but have questions you’d like to explore before applying, we are happy to have a conversation over the phone 415-931-2750 or send us an email.