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.

Position Status
Full-time
Salary Range
$75,000–$81,000
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the High School Administrator is the successful planning, organization, and supervision of the High School program in order to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality Waldorf education for all High School students in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sacramento Waldorf School.
Education & Related Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years progressive experience managing a wide array of administrative and operational aspects of an office or organization of similar size.
Work experience within an educational and/or nonprofit setting.
Experience in Waldorf education.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Problem Solving
o Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
o Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
o Ability to develop alternative solutions.
o Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations.
o Ability to use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills
o Ability to solve conflict, without blaming.
Communication
o Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people from a range of backgrounds, including faculty, staff, parents, and students.
o Ability to speak clearly in positive or negative situations.
o Ability to listen to others without interrupting and get clarification.
o Ability to respond thoughtfully and completely to questions.
o Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
o Ability to write clearly and informatively, and edit work for spelling and grammar.
Managerial Skills
o Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
o Ability to keep the school’s Mission, Vision, and Values in mind when making decisions.
o Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions.
o Ability to include appropriate people in decision-making process.
o Ability to make timely decisions.
o Ability to include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.
o Ability to take responsibility for the results of staff’s performance.
o Ability to be available to staff.
o Ability to provide regular performance feedback and timely evaluations.
o Ability to develop staff’s skills and encourage growth.
o Ability to improve processes and services.
o Ability to continually work to improve managerial skills.
Leadership
o Ability to gain support for organization's mission and goals.
o Ability to promote harmony and teamwork and assist in building a team spirit.
o Ability to show appreciation for contributions and achievements.
Innovation
o Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and creativity.
o Ability to generate suggestions for improving work.
o Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Motivation
o Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
o Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
o Ability to measure self against standard of excellence.
Safety and Security
o Ability to demonstrate through daily actions our standard for a safe and secure workplace.
Planning and Organization
o Ability to prioritize workload and complete assignments on time.
o Ability to follow through on commitments.
o Ability to attain needed resources and execute a plan that optimizes results.
Professionalism
o Approaches others in a tactful manner.
o Reacts well under pressure.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality.
o Ability to treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
o Ability to accept responsibility for own actions.
Language Skills
o Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
o Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
o Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
o Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Office 365) as well as Adobe Acrobat. Student Information System (such as Veracross) skills or similar.
Position Status
Full-time
Starting Salary
$48,969
Salary Range
$48,969–$65,000 dependent on years of applicable experience and training
Position Summary
Sacramento Waldorf School seeks an experienced, Waldorf-trained Class Teacher to join our dedicated faculty beginning August 2024. The ideal candidate will wholeheartedly take up the work of a Class Teacher, work collaboratively with colleagues to understand the needs of our community and our times, participate in the rich experiences on our campus, and readily engage with our parent community. We are a 65-year-old school committed to transforming practices that will enable our school community to be actively in service at the frontier of education. We are seeking a teacher who shares our goal of stepping into the next phase of Waldorf education and asking what the future asks of our students and our society.
Sacramento Waldorf School is an Early Childhood through Twelfth Grade independent private school in Fair Oaks, California. The school offers a full Waldorf program to over 450 students. Overlooking the American River, our 22-acre campus and a 3.5-acre working farm offer ample opportunities for outdoor and environmental education. The surrounding anthroposophical community is rich, well-established, and welcomes participation.
Our Class Teachers are supported in their work by a full range of specialty classes and a robust parent community dedicated to the longevity, health, and innovation of our school. The SWS faculty is talented, experienced, and inspiring. We provide our faculty with the guidance of an established College of Teachers, a full-time Lower School Administrator, a supportive mentoring program, and a collegial work environment.
Our school mission is carried out through working and planning together for the future. “We provide an education that honors the developmental stages of childhood, builds confidence, connection and purpose, and prepares students to realize their full potential as free human beings.”
Sacramento Waldorf School is committed to serving a diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. The Faculty–Staff, College of Teachers, Board of Trustees, and wider school community actively collaborate to ensure our campus environment is welcoming, inclusive, and increasingly diverse. As such, priority will be given to candidates who prioritize cultural literacy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and the central role of equity in social renewal. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, and we commit to interviewing candidates representing communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in private and public education.
Established in 1959, SWS is the oldest Waldorf School in Northern California. We are fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a salary commensurate for the region, contingent on experience and qualifications, and an excellent benefit package.
Qualities of an Ideal Candidate
• Innovative
• Work from a growth mindset
• Commitment to developing an ever-evolving image of the human being as a spiritual being, informing every aspect of our educational setting
• Mission-Vision oriented
• Committed to collaboration
• Willing to embrace our threefold governance structure and committee participation
• Commitment to equity and the development of a global community
Qualifications
• Certificate of Completion in Waldorf Teaching
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Previous Waldorf class teaching experience
Position Status
Part-time, M–F, 20 hours/week
Starting Wage
$16/hour
Wage Range
$16–$18/hour
Position Summary
Sacramento Waldorf School has a part-time opportunity on our thriving farm. Skills you will need include ample physical ability and endurance to perform all-around farm work. You must enjoy working outdoors in variable weather conditions, performing physical tasks, and have insatiable desire to learn and be challenged by the fulfilling work on our beautiful farm. Experience with outdoor power tools, some carpentry skills to assist with farm maintenance, and the ability to lead students by assisting in Gardening classes are desirable.