Interim Grade School Mandarin Teacher
Interim Grade School Mandarin Teacher
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5, Middle School: Grades 6-8, and Subject Teacher
Opening Statement
San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a .75 FTE Interim Mandarin Teacher to serve students in Grades 1–8 within our World Languages program for the remainder of the school year during a colleague’s leave of absence (March through June 2026). Mandarin and Spanish are taught as living languages within a Waldorf framework, emphasizing oral language, movement, music, storytelling, and cultural experience to meet students developmentally.
The interim teacher will bring clear, age-appropriate expectations, warmth, and steady presence, while collaborating with colleagues to support a cohesive and rhythmical language program across the grades.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching Responsibilities
- Preparation for classes (including preparation/clean-up of the classroom as necessary)
- Constant evaluation of student progress
- Discipline during class
- Preparation of a syllabus for the students
- Daily attendance
- Provide a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year. The narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year.
- Recess supervision
- Subject Teacher meeting attendance
- Parent conferences
- Remote/online teaching may be required.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Waldorf Teacher Training
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Enthusiasm and flexibility
- Professional personal presentation
- Singing and proficiency with an instrument would be an asset
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Be able to occasionally lift to 30 lbs.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
- Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours
Employment Details
Compensation
This is a .75FTE position. The full 1.0FTE annual salary range is $67K – $95K, depending on training and experience. Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.
FLSA Classification: Faculty; exempt from overtime
Reports to: Grade School Director
Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee
Date Modified: February 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 orientation, 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
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 recruiting@sfwaldorf.org.
