Grade School Class Teacher

Job Category:
High School:
Grades 9-12, Lower School:
Grades 1-5, and Middle School:
Grades 6-8

San Francisco Waldorf School seeks a Grade School Class Teacher to join our faculty in August 2026. This is a full-time (1.0

FTE), exempt position.

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.

San Francisco Waldorf School seeks a Grade School Class Teacher to join our faculty in August 2026. If you are drawn to guiding children through the grades with warmth, imagination, and clear understanding of child development, this role offers the opportunity to:

• Carry a class of students over multiple years, building deep relationships with children and families.
• Teach a rich, integrated main lesson curriculum that cultivates intellectual, artistic, and practical capacities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a strong, collegial faculty culture.

We are looking for a Waldorf educator who brings both professional skill and an inner commitment to Waldorf education, and who finds joy in the daily life of the classroom.

Required

• Completed Waldorf Teacher Training
• 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 a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references who know your work with children to jobs .

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  or send us an email.