The Waldorf School of San Diego is seeking a full-time First Grade Teacher to join our dedicated and experienced team of teachers in sunny San Diego for the 2027-28 school year.

Under guidance from the Pedagogical Director and a designated mentor, the First Grade Teacher will plan, organize, and implement a developmentally appropriate instructional program that nurtures the innate capabilities of the students, according to the principles of Waldorf Education, and guides and encourages them to develop and fulfill their potential.

The ideal candidate will have a creative, loving, and playful nature and a warm and calming presence with the students. Flexibility, as well as the ability to maintain rhythms and routines, are essential qualities for this position. The First Grade Teacher position is well-suited for someone who: works collaboratively with others; has a commitment to excellence in teaching and professional and self-development; has an interest in the ongoing practice and renewal of Waldorf Education; has an interest in/knowledge of the basics of anthroposophy; and, who has an interest in the ongoing practice and renewal of Waldorf Education. 

About WSSD

The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) offers Pre-K through 12th-grade Waldorf education across two campuses in the heart of an innovative city and beautiful landscape. Founded in 1981, WSSD has been serving San Diego and the greater community for over 40 years. We have families coming from as far as Oceanside to the north, Tijuana to the south, and the rural community of Alpine to the east. 

Our campus provides a serene and natural environment conducive to learning and exploration. The 4-acre Lower School (Early Childhood through Grade 8) campus is located in a hillside neighborhood within the urban setting of City Heights. From the lushness of our schoolyard, students can see Mexico and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest and a panorama of mountains to the east. The school facilities include three major buildings, playing fields, and a beautiful garden classroom. We have a large auditorium where we hold eurythmy, musical, and theater performances and other assemblies throughout the year. 

WSSD is a fully accredited member of AWSNA and WASC. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Waldorf teaching certificate (currently enrolled students will be considered)
• Preferred teaching experience in a Waldorf School or other elementary education
• Commitment to continued learning of Waldorf pedagogy and an anthroposophical understanding of child development
• Interest or some understanding of Waldorf classroom management, including Kim John Payne’s Three Care Streams process and other restorative discipline techniques
• Commitment to engaging in the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Close connection to nature with a commitment to the preservation and protection of our  planet