Employment Opportunities

Current Open Positions

High School (HS) Humanities Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) is seeking a positive and committed HS Humanities Teacher to join our loving and dedicated HS team. The HS Humanities teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students. The duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. The HS Humanities teacher must be able to command their classroom and reach students with an engaging project-based curriculum. The HS Humanities teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and accomplish the learning goals of humanities.

We are looking for someone who is responsible and loving to nurture and care for the social, emotional, and physical needs of the children. If you have an understanding of Waldorf education, good communication skills with parents and other teachers, experience working with children in a similar environment and competence in completing weekly billing paperwork, you may be the one to join our community.  This is a full-time position for approximately 33.8 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and commitment to fulfill Waldorf Teacher training to begin by the third year of employment if not certified Waldorf Teacher.
• Prior teaching experience highly preferred.
• Specialized training in teaching secondary school-aged children is preferred.
• First Aid Training, CPR Training (WSSD offers these trainings)

Benefits:

This is an exempt position.  Benefits available include 100% tuition remission for any of your children attending WSSD, paid medical coverage for you, and optional medical coverage available for your dependents at your expense.  Dental coverage is available for you and your dependents at your expense.  You are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan after completing the 90-day probationary period.

Sick leave as per the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014

Salary range:

$54,006 – $63,306 annuallly

Availability:

Start date August 2023

Submit an Application:

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, resume and references to hr@waldorfsandiego.org and include “HS Humanities Teacher” in the subject line of the email. 

Extra Lesson/Education Support Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) is seeking a positive and committed Extra Lesson/Education Support Teacher to join our loving and dedicated team. This teacher will perform first-grade ready, grade 2 and grade 5 annual screenings, works one on one and in small groups to support needs of students and teachers; and identifies and meets the needs of all students through differentiated methods and screenings, and collaboration with teachers, families, and administration. They are an active member of the school Care Group, annually reviewing, assessing, and planning the current and future academic or other needs of the students.

We are looking for someone who is responsible and loving to nurture and care for the social, emotional, and physical needs of the children. If you have an understanding of Waldorf education, good communication skills with parents and other teachers, experience working with children in a similar environment.  This is a part-time position for approximately 33.8 weeks a year less than 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required
• Experience in a learning support role and teaching grade school-age students preferred
• Experience with tutoring and/or classroom teaching
• Trained in Extra Lesson or Waldorf-inspired remedial support training
• Waldorf Teaching Certificate and/or Waldorf experience preferred

Benefits:

This position is a non-exempt part-time position not eligible for benefits, with the exception of sick leave as per the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

Salary range:

$27 to $32 per hour

Availability:

Start date August 2023

Submit an Application

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, resume and references to hr@waldorfsandiego.org and include “Extra Lesson/Education Support Teacher” in the subject line of the email. 

Business Manager

The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) is seeking a positive and committed Business Manager to join our loving and dedicated team. This position’s primary responsibility is to provide accurate and timely financial data by overseeing and handling all bookkeeping and related business and financial functions for the school. The Business Manager is responsible for the school’s financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, various special analysis, and collaborates effectively in shared governance.

This is a full-time, exempt position for 52 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in business/finance/accounting (required)
• Experience working in educational settings (required)
• Experience working with computerized accounting systems (required)
• Experience and demonstrated success with general accounting duties (required)
• Experience working collaboratively and courteously as an effective team member

Benefits:

This is a full-time position and the benefits available include 100% tuition remission for any of your children attending WSSD, paid medical, dental, and life coverage for you, and optional medical, dental, and vision coverage available for your dependents at your expense.  You are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan after completing the 90-day probationary period. Sick leave as per the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

Salary range:

$75,000 – $85,000 Depending on Experience

Availability:

Start date July 1, 2023

Submit an Application

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, resume and references to hr@waldorfsandiego.org and include “Business Manager” in the subject line of the email.

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego is seeking a full-time Early Childhood (EC) Lead Kindergarten Teacher on our lower school campus. The EC Lead Kindergarten Teacher, under the EC Chair, will plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential. 

The ideal candidate will have a loving and playful nature and also possess a warm authority with the children. Flexibility as well as an ability to maintain healthy rhythms are essential qualities for this position. The EC Lead Kindergarten Teacher position is well suited for someone with strong leadership capacities who has experience working with young children in a Waldorf classroom or program.

Candidates MUST possess a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution and have a Waldorf Teaching credential.  

We are looking for someone who can start on or around August 2023

$54,006 – $63,306 annually (BOE). This position is exempt, full-time with benefits.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@waldorfsandiego.org with their name and “EC Lead Kindergarten Teacher” in the subject line.

Early Childhood Lead Aftercare Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) is seeking a positive and committed EC Aftercare Lead Teacher to join our loving and dedicated EC team. This teacher will help guide our afternoon childcare program which serves children ages 3-6. This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 or 5:15, with the possibility of additional hours from 9:00 am to 12:00. Applicants must meet California Community Care licensing requirements, including 12 ECE units (or at least 6 units to start) and proof of required immunizations or doctor-verified immunity. May also need to complete the required course to be Licensing Director during aftercare hours.

We are looking for someone who is responsible and loving to nurture and care for the social, emotional, and physical needs of the children. If you have an understanding of Waldorf education, good communication skills with parents and other teachers, experience working with children in a similar environment and competence in completing weekly billing paperwork, you may be the one to join our community. This is a part-time position for approximately 33.8 weeks a year and may possibly lead to a full-time position.

Qualifications

● 1 to 3 years relevant experience
● First Aid Training, CPR Training (WSSD offers these trainings)
● MUST have completed 12 ECE units, (or 6 completed with 6 in progress); we cannot
consider applicants without ECE units.

Availability

Start date August 2023

Salary Range

$19.00 – $20.00 per hour (BOE). This position is a non-exempt part-time position not eligible for benefits, with the exception of
sick leave as per the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

About WSSD

WSSD is located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The school’s mission is to awaken each student’s capacity for love of learning, for independent thinking, and for heartfelt service to the world. This mission and the education we offer embody our core principles of valuing humanity, equality, community, and freedom. We are guided by our understanding of human development as well as our desire to create a community of students, parents, and teachers committed to the principles of social inclusiveness and environmental stewardship.

WSSD is in its 42nd year in service to the community and serves children from Nursery through 12th grade. If you are looking to join a Waldorf school with a highly respected team of employees that enjoy the support of dedicated, loving families, please get in touch with us! The Waldorf School of San Diego is committed to increasing and supporting diversity in all of its forms in employment and in our programs.

Submit an application

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, resume and references to hr@waldorfsandiego.org and include “Early Childhood Lead Teacher Position” in the subject line of the email.

Early Childhood Support Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego is seeking a part-time Early Childhood support teacher on our lower school campus. Support teachers work closely with other early childhood teachers to provide a warm, joyful and safe school experience for our children in Nursery and Kindergarten. This position is an hourly, part-time school year position of less than 30 hours per week, with possible summer opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a loving and playful nature and also possess a warm authority with the children. Flexibility as well as an ability to maintain rhythms and routines are essential qualities for this position. The support teacher position is well suited for someone with strong leadership capacities who has an interest in teaching and Waldorf Education.

Candidates MUST have at least 6 ECE units (12 units preferred). A candidate with Waldorf training/experience is desired but not required. We are looking for someone who can start in August 2023.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@waldorfsandiego.org with their name and “EC Support Teacher” in the subject line.

Spanish Teacher

The Waldorf School of San Diego is seeking a full-time Spanish Teacher to teach in our school. The Spanish teacher under the Chairs will plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

This position is an exempt, full-time with benefits. The ideal candidate will have a loving and caring nature and also possess a warm authority with the children. Flexibility as well as an ability to maintain rhythms and routines is essential qualities for this position. The Spanish teacher position is well suited for someone with strong leadership capacities who has an interest in teaching and Waldorf Education.

Candidates MUST possess a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution and have a Waldorf Teaching credential.
We are looking for someone who can start on or around the beginning of September 2023.

$54,006 – $63,306 annually (BOE)

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@waldorfsandiego.org with their name and “Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.

Director of Development

Reports To: Waldorf School Board of Directors  

The Waldorf School of San Diego is located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The school’s mission is to awaken each student’s capacity for love of learning, for independent thinking, and for heartfelt service to the world. This mission and the education we offer, embody our core principles of valuing humanity, equality, community, and freedom. At Waldorf, we are guided by our understanding of human development. We strive to have our student population representative of San Diego’s diversity; to welcome a community of students, parents, and teachers committed to the principles of social inclusiveness and environmental stewardship. Our vision is the development of the whole human being. Our goals are: life-long love of learning, independent, creative thinking, service to the world, active environmental stewardship, moral maturity and self-esteem with a balanced perspective on life, through immersion in the arts, science, and humanities. 

Job Summary: 

The Director of Development will design and implement a fund development strategy to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization. You will identify opportunities for donors to create meaning in their lives by connecting to our mission. You will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective individuals, corporations, and foundations. Your success will be the  ability to influence and persuade others by understanding their individual needs and motivations to the organization’s goals. While working closely with the Board of Directors and the Administrator, you will be responsible for meeting annual revenue goals and diversifying our funding sources (e.g. operating,  endowment, capital campaign).  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Invest time in understanding the culture of Waldorf School.  
• Work with the Administrator and Board of Directors to determine the funding priorities of the organization. 
• Create a three-year funding strategic plan that is diverse and set goals that will include short and long-term goals. This will include a longer-term goal of establishing an endowment and estate gift planning strategy and a capital campaign for the growth of the school. Create a budget according to these goals. 
• Maintains a database, such as Salesforce, of current and potential donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals. Generate dashboard reports. 
• Identify and cultivate donor relationships that include opportunities for the Administrator,  board members, and other staff to engage with donors.  
• Produce relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to targeted donors and the public. 
• Research potential sources of, and apply for, private grants and government funding.
• Ensure reconciliation of donation financial reports and proper use of donor-restricted funds.
• Evaluate fundraising events for maximum benefit to the organization and attendees.
• Mentor students that can participate in donor visits with the director. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 
• Demonstrate experience and participate in creating and influencing marketing, including social media. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the fund development volunteers, office and staff. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Marketing/Communications or similar field preferred or a combination of college and work experience. 
• Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, a plus. 
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit or academic leadership development.
• Operating, Endowment and Capital Campaign experience.  

Skill-Sets 

• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated well-honed interpersonal skills. 
• A proactive approach to work and daily activities. 
• A track record of inspiring donors and colleagues; raising at least $2M annually.
• Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving. 
• Success bringing visibility to an organization; MAR/COM and public relations experience.
• Passion for promoting the Arts. 
• Flexibility in your schedule to attend evening and weekend events.

$80,000 – $125,000 annual (BOE)

All interested candidates should submit your letter of interest and resume to rdavis@waldorfsandiego.org.

Parent-Child Class Teacher

$25.96 – $30.44 per hour (BOE)