[Priority Listing] Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a Kindergarten Lead Teacher to join our faculty in August 2026.

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. New teachers are supported through a structured mentoring relationship with an experienced faculty mentor, regular collegial check-ins, and ongoing professional collaboration designed to help them grow confidently into the rhythms and expectations of the school.

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.

Responsibilities:

Our kindergarten classrooms are mixed-age environments grounded in consistent daily and seasonal rhythms, rich imaginative play, storytelling, meaningful work, and regular outdoor time in all seasons. Festivals and seasonal celebrations are an essential part of our school life and are supported through close collaboration among the kindergarten faculty.

Each kindergarten class typically enrolls 16–20 children, and all classes with more than 10 students are supported by an assistant teacher, allowing for attentive care and strong relationships with each child.

The Kindergarten Lead Teacher will:

• Create a warm, beautiful, and rhythmical classroom environment
• Foster imaginative play and healthy social development
• Lead circle time, storytelling, seasonal celebrations, and artistic activities
• Support the physical, emotional, and social growth of young children
• Build strong, respectful relationships with parents and colleagues
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school life

Qualifications:

Required:

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed (or in process)
• Bachelor’s Degree (or in process)

Preferred:

• Previous experience teaching in a Waldorf kindergarten
• Strong classroom management rooted in warmth and clarity
• Joy in collaboration and collegial work
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth

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

FLSA Classification : Faculty; Exempt from overtime

Reports to : Grade School Director

Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified: March 2026

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:

To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your relevant work experience, as well as a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848 to [email protected].

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.