EMPLOYMENT

Sacramento Waldorf School is a vibrant Preschool through Grade 12 community where students are known, supported, and inspired throughout their educational journey. Set on a beautiful 22-acre campus along the American River, our school offers a collaborative and engaging environment for students, faculty, and staff.

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Current Employment Opportunities

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  • Part-Time, Permanent
    January 19 – April 9, 2027
    Wednesday 1:40-3:15 & Friday 11:25-1:00
    Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes of classroom instruction per week
    Total Compensation for Assignment: $2,824.53–$4,110.29, depending on experience

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a High School Art Teacher, beginning January 19, 2027. We’re looking for a colleague excited to teach the senior Blacksmithing/Metals course for 4 hours per week on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons during Quarter 3 (January 19–March 19).

    The practical arts teacher guides students through creative hands-on experience in fiber arts, woodworking, leatherworking, metalworking, and more. Transforming raw materials into functional, beautiful objects develops not just dexterity and artistry, but also an appreciation for the rhythms of nature, collaboration, and the satisfaction of tangible work.

    In Waldorf education, participation in the arts is not an elective, but an essential part of our curriculum, nurturing self-confidence, creativity, and a deeper connection to the world around them.

    This role collaborates on curriculum, supports adolescents’ growth, and participates in the broader life of the school.

    Education and Related Work Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, Craft, Design, Industrial Arts, Education, or a related field is preferred.

    • Experience in one or more practical art disciplines (ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, leatherwork, weaving, etc.).

    • Waldorf teacher training or a strong understanding of Waldorf education principles is highly desirable.

    • Experience teaching high school students.

    • Knowledge of safe handling and maintenance of tools and equipment.

    Schedule & Compensation

    This is a temporary, part-time position during Quarter 3, from January 19 through March 19, 2027. Classes take place on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons, with 4 hours of classroom instruction per week.

    Total compensation for the full assignment is $2,824.53–$4,110.29, based on qualifications and experience. Compensation includes classroom instruction as well as preparation, planning, and other responsibilities associated with the course.

    Employment Requirements

    • Background clearances as required by state and federal regulations.

    • Mandated Reporter certification (renewed annually).

    • Sexual Harassment Prevention training certification (renewed every two years).

    • CPR/First Aid certification (renewed every two years).

  • Preschool & Kindergarten

    Part-Time, Substitute/On-Call
    Monday–Friday | 12:00–5:00 p.m., as needed
    $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience

    About the Position

    We are excited to welcome caring, joyful, and dependable individuals to join our Early Childhood Extended Day substitute pool at Sacramento Waldorf School.

    Our Extended Day program plays a meaningful role in the afternoon rhythm of our youngest students, helping to create a nurturing, gentle, and play-filled environment where children can rest, explore, and simply be themselves.

    Substitutes provide coverage in our Preschool and Kindergarten Extended Day programs as needed, supporting a predictable, nurturing, and calm afternoon rhythm for the children. If you love working with young children and enjoy being part of a collaborative and supportive faculty, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm and vibrant school community.

    Position Responsibilities

    Under the guidance of the Extended Day Coordinator and Early Childhood faculty, substitutes may assist with:

    • Preparing the classroom for rest or nap time

    • Helping create and maintain a quiet and restful atmosphere

    • Restoring the room to order after the rest period

    • Supporting developmentally appropriate activities and outdoor play

    • Assisting with snack preparation, serving, and clean-up

    • Washing and putting away dishes and assisting with daily classroom cleaning and tidying

    • Ensuring accurate sign-in/sign-out documentation and checking children out to their parent or guardian

    • Maintaining discretion and confidentiality in communication

    Qualifications

    • Experience working with young children

    • Waldorf knowledge or training preferred

    • Ability to provide a warm, calm, and nurturing presence for young children

    • Ability to follow established classroom rhythms and school policies and procedures

    • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, school safety procedures, including earthquake and evacuation procedures, documentation of children’s injuries, and the location and use of first aid supplies

    Requirements

    • 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units completed or in process

    • Red Cross/CPR First Aid certification and Medicine Administration training

    • Mandated Reporter training

    • Sexual Harassment Prevention training

    Schedule & Compensation

    This is an on-call substitute position supporting our Preschool and Kindergarten Extended Day programs as coverage needs arise.

    Substitute shifts may be available Monday through Friday between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. Availability may vary depending on the needs of the program.

    Pay range: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Why Work at Sacramento Waldorf School?

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 has a rich history as the first Waldorf school established on the West Coast. 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. Sacramento Waldorf School 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 over 400 students, 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.

Sacramento 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. Sacramento Waldorf School asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the Sacramento Waldorf School mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

If employed for 75% or more over the course of the year, employees are eligible to participate in the following school-provided benefits: 
a. Individual health and dental insurance 95% employer-paid for select plans 
b. Dependent health and dental insurance 75% of premium 
c. Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid) 
d.1 Grades 1-8 Class teachers receive a tuition remission benefit up to 95% for eligible dependent children. d.2 Eligible dependent children receive a tuition remission equal to 75% of the employee’s Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentage, applicable to employees who are 75% FTE or higher.  
e. Long-term disability insurance 
f. $10,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage 
g. Personal time, holidays, and sick leave as outlined in the Employee Handbook
h. Up to 2% match in the School’s Retirement Plan upon completion of two years of full-time employment