Grades Aftercare Teacher 2026/2027

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Marin Waldorf School in Lucas Valley, Marin County, is seeking a warm, dependable Grades Aftercare Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports rest, play, creativity, and connection after school hours in a nurturing environment.

We are seeking someone who enjoys working with school-aged children and can help create a calm, engaging afternoon experience. Training in Waldorf education is preferred but not required; candidates should enjoy collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Brings warmth, presence, and a genuine love of young children.
• Has strong classroom management skills.
• Communicates clearly and positively with families.
• Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.
• Values an educational environment centered on relationship, creativity, rhythm, and play.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for students in both indoor and outdoor settings, maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging aftercare environment.
• Work closely with the Grades Aftercare Coordinator to support daily program activities, routines, and student needs.
• Prepare age-appropriate activities and snacks before students arrive, and clean and organize the space after each session.
• Accurately manage student attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with students, families, teachers, and office staff as needed.

Skills

Warmth & presence

Classroom management

Clear communication with families

Team collaboration

Relational education focus

DEI&B commitment

Job description

Grades Aftercare Teacher 2026-2027

Part-Time | Beginning September 2026

Marin Waldorf School is seeking a warm, dependable, and collaborative Grades Aftercare Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Our Aftercare program extends the rhythm and care of the school day, providing students with a nurturing environment for rest, play, creativity, and connection. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with school-aged children, contributes positively to a collaborative school community, and can help create a calm and engaging afternoon experience. Training or experience in Waldorf education is preferred but not required.

About Marin Waldorf School

Marin Waldorf School offers a rigorous and relational whole-child education from Parent & Child through 8th Grade. For more than 50 years, our students have learned through meaningful relationships and rich, experiential academics that engage the head, heart, and hands. Our beautiful 10-acre campus in Lucas Valley provides an extraordinary setting for childhood, with gardens, open fields, play spaces, and abundant opportunities to learn and grow outdoors. Our curriculum brings together strong academics with music, movement, practical arts, handwork, woodwork, gardening, world languages, outdoor education, and eurythmy. Located in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, our school is surrounded by some of Northern California’s most beautiful open spaces, trails, beaches, and redwood forests. Marin Waldorf School is a fully accredited member of AWSNA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for students in both indoor and outdoor settings, maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging aftercare environment.
• Work closely with the Grades Aftercare Coordinator to support daily program activities, routines, and student needs.
• Prepare age-appropriate activities and snacks before students arrive, and clean and organize the space after each session.
• Accurately manage student attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with students, families, teachers, and office staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Brings warmth, presence, and a genuine love of young children.
• Has strong classroom management skills.
• Communicates clearly and positively with families.
• Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.
• Values an educational environment centered on relationship, creativity, rhythm, and play.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice.

Learn more about Marin Waldorf School