Employment
Established in 1959, Sacramento Waldorf School is the oldest Waldorf School in Northern California. We are an accredited full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and have also been accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) since 1983. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer commensurate salaries and benefits for the region based on experience and qualifications. Employment is contingent on a post-offer, pre-employment, fingerprint-based background check.
Sacramento Waldorf School is at an exciting point in its 65-year history. Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. SWS is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community.
Education always takes place within the context of relationship at Sacramento Waldorf School. Whether it is in the classroom, in the lab, on the playing field, on the farm, in the studio, on stage, or in any of our many campus venues, thoughtful and supportive relationships create engaged learning. With PS-12 enrollment of 460, the smaller class sizes allow students to develop meaningful relationships with both peers and teachers. Young people are nurtured and challenged over the course of their education to develop a strong sense of self that will be of service to their communities.
Current Employment Opportunities
To apply, please complete an application, and submit a resume and letter of interest to jobs@sacwaldorf.org.
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Salary Range: $25–$38 per hour, based on experience
Hours Per Week: 28, Monday–Friday
Program: Middle School & High School
Reports to Lower School and High School Administrator
Start Date: 01 August 2024
We are seeking an experienced Music Teacher to teach wind instrument classes in grades five through eight, and Jazz Ensemble in the high school. The latter currently has around 26 members, with around 20 wind instruments and a rhythm section consisting of piano, guitar, bass, drums and auxiliary percussion. While we would ideally fill this position with one candidate, we would consider someone applying for just one or the other.
The ideal candidate will
Design and Implement Curriculum to develop skills in playing wind instruments, reading music, and understanding music theory.
Conduct Classes and Rehearsals: Lead regular classes and ensemble rehearsals, ensuring students learn proper techniques and practice habits for wind instruments such as flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
Assess Student Progress: Evaluate students' musical growth and technique, providing constructive feedback and adapting instruction to meet individual student needs.
Collaborate with Faculty and help to organize performances: there are currently two performances each year in the middle school, and three in the high school, showcasing the talents and progress of students.
Work closely with other music and academic teachers to integrate music into the broader educational program and collaborate on school-wide events.
Engage with Parents and Community: Communicate with parents about their children’s progress, and involve the community in music-related school events.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay updated on new teaching methods, materials, and repertoire relevant to wind instruments and music education.
Foster an inclusive, motivating and respectful environment, that encourages students to develop their musical skills and passion for music.
Education and Related Work Experience
A bachelor's degree in music, or music education
Must be a proficient wind instrumentalist, and able to demonstrate correct technique to students. For the high school post, a knowledge of jazz, and how to integrate the rhythm section is important.
A minimum of two years of experience as a music teacher
Experience teaching at a Waldorf school and/or Waldorf training. Waldorf training is provided on-site.
An understanding and appreciation of children from grades five through twelve
Commitment to our school’s vision, mission, core values, and strategic plan, particularly regarding our work in DEIJ and anti-oppression.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong personal work ethic.
Ability to interact comfortably with all types of community members, including teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite.
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Salary Range: $20 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30, Monday–Friday
Department: Finance (Administration)
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Bookkeeper, your focus will be to perform the school’s accounting tasks including timely and accurate entry of all transactions (particularly accounts payable), reconciliations, and month-end close. You will be responsible for running semi-monthly payroll and for the completion of cyclical processes and follows up to ensure timely completion of outstanding tasks. You will also possess a high comfort level working within online systems and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality and proper record keeping.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General accounting duties include reconciliations, perform month end close, collaborate with Controller to prepare financial reports.
This position has a special focus on accounts payable, entering invoices into QuickBooks and ensuring proper approval, tracking, accounting, and payments.
Process Receivables, maintaining record of receivables and reconciling AR.
Processes payroll twice a month in Paycom. Works closely with HR to ensure that employee data is accurate and up to date with special attention to new hire onboarding, salary and status changes, employee benefit open enrollment and other changes that occur throughout the month as needed.
Processes receivables and payables as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 2 years of experience in bookkeeping.
Knowledge and successful use of QuickBooks
Minimum two years of data-entry experience demonstrating both a high degree of accuracy and the ability to self-manage within established timeframes and processes.
LICENCING OR CERTIFICATIONS
A Valid California driver’s license
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills and/or payroll processing skills
Capacity to prioritize tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to speak, write, and understand English fluently. Ability to write clear correspondence to accurately communicate details that are, at times, complex and/or sensitive
Orientation toward customer service
Ability to understand how data and processes impact organizational and personal outcomes
Strong time management skills and ability to track tasks and effectively manage cyclical processes to ensure completion
Outstanding attention to detail, including the ability to proof work to ensure accuracy. Ability to enter numeric data accurately, and to assess data entered to draw conclusions and provide insight to results
Comfortable asking for clarification or additional guidance when needed
Ability to interact comfortably with a diverse group of people representing a broad range of styles and identities, including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents and students
Positive orientation toward equity and diversity
High ethical standards and a high level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and issues
Strong knowledge of computer systems and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with accounting software is required; QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred
Reliable transportation
Occasional availability on weekends and/or evenings