First Grade Class Teacher
First Grade Class Teacher
Job Category: Early Childhood and Lower School: Grades 1-5
Opening Statement
San Francisco Waldorf School Seeks First Grade Class Teacher
Full-Time, 1.0 FTE | Starting August 2025
San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a First Grade Class Teacher to join our faculty beginning in August 2025. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt position.
The rising first grade is a healthy and eager group of 22+ children, supported by a warm and enthusiastic parent body who are excited to begin their journey in Waldorf education. We are looking for a loving, committed teacher with a genuine interest in Waldorf pedagogy to help form this new class and guide them through the early grades.
Beyond academic qualifications, we are seeking a teacher who brings the first grade curriculum to life through imaginative storytelling, artistic expression, and developmentally rich experiences. The ideal candidate will bring warmth to relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and will be enthusiastic about leading families—both those new to and familiar with Waldorf education—through this transformative beginning.
About
Our faculty is a vibrant mix of experienced and newer teachers, many of whom have relocated to San Francisco from around the world. We are united by a shared commitment to Waldorf education and the core indications of Rudolf Steiner. In addition to main lesson, our students receive specialist instruction in handwork, developmental movement, Spanish, Mandarin, and eurythmy.
If you are considering a move, know that San Francisco is a beautiful and culturally rich city. Our Grade School campus is located in the scenic Pacific Heights neighborhood, just minutes from the Presidio and Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco Waldorf School is a well-established preschool–12th grade institution with a strong financial foundation, fully accredited by both AWSNA and WASC.
Our dedicated faculty is supported by experienced mentors, caring administrative staff, a collaborative educational support team, and an engaged Board of Trustees. We value warm relationships with families and strong collegiality among faculty. Diversity is welcomed and celebrated—our school community is enriched by the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our teachers, students, and families.
Qualifications
- Completed (or in progress) Waldorf Teacher Training
- Bachelor’s degree
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (We do not provide employer sponsorship)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (4–8 hours/day)
Employment Details
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $67,000–$95,000, depending on training and experience
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, and employer contributions to retirement (after one year of employment)
- Tuition remission for eligible dependents in Preschool–Grade 12 (staff fees apply)
- Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule
FLSA Classification: Faculty, Exempt from Overtime
Reports to: Grade School Chair
Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee
Date Modified: May 15, 2025
To Apply
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.
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your work with children to: jobs@sfwaldorf.org.
If you’d like to have a conversation before applying, please feel free to call us at (415) 931-2750. We welcome your interest and look forward to hearing from you