Substitute Teacher – Early Childhood and Grades 2026-2027
Substitute Teacher – Early Childhood and Grades 2026-2027
Job Category: Early Childhood, Lower School: Grades 1-5, and Middle School: Grades 6-8
Opening Statement
Marin Waldorf School in San Rafael, CA is looking for dynamic, creative, and dedicated early childhood and grades substitute teachers to join our school. Experience with Waldorf education is a plus. Different subbing opportunities exist for full day, half day, and aftercare, Monday through Friday. Experience working with children is required.
About
Marin Waldorf School offers a comprehensive educational experience through its vibrant parent/toddler program, two preschools, two kindergartens, and a full grades program (grades 1–8). Our 10-acre campus includes a beautiful oak grove, biodynamic garden, very large grass playing field, Multiple play areas and gardens for Early Childhood through 8th grade as well as a library and a woodwork studio. Our expanded curriculum includes Woodwork, handwork, instrumental music, orchestra, choir, physical, outdoor, environmental and ecology education, gardening, Eurythmy, Spanish, and Mandarin.
MWS is located in the heart of beautiful Marin County, California, just 25-40 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma, Berkeley, Santa Rosa. Our county is renowned for its beaches, hiking trails, and giant Redwood trees. Our unspoiled coastline is protected by thousands of acres of parkland easily accessible for after-hours and weekend adventures.
Essential Job Duties
Primary responsibilities include:
● Track attendance carefully
● Follow and execute lesson plans arranged by the absent teacher in accordance with the daily schedule
Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
● A caring and thoughtful approach to working with students
● Strong classroom management skills.
● Positive and effective communication skills with colleagues and parents.
● An ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues
● Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Education and Experience Requirements
● Experience working in an extracurricular or educational program with children ages 2.5 -14
● Bachelor’s Degree required
● You are required to complete a Livescan and mandated reporter training as part of this position
Preferred:
● Has or is currently pursuing a Waldorf Teaching certificate
● Previous Waldorf teaching experience
Employment Details
The substitution hourly rate is: Variable hourly rates of $28 – $35 per hour and up to a daily rate of $175 – $210. Substitute teachers are paid hourly and work on an as-needed, on-call basis. This role does not have a regular schedule or guaranteed hours.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@marinwaldorf.org.
