High School Faculty Position 2026-2027 school year

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 68,685 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

90% tuition remission for qualified学生

Job summary

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks an energetic High School colleague to support adolescents in awakening to their potential within a social context. This role blends teaching and administration, with opportunities across drama, practical arts, PE, and permaculture.

The ideal candidate has Waldorf high school experience and a background in drama education, plus collaborative skills to work with colleagues on initiatives and enrollment events.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has Waldorf High School experience and drama teaching background.
• Experience with students and teachers in a collaborative school setting.
• Operational experience with students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach main lessons in drama, humanities, or class plays.
• Lead practical arts blocks in mechanics, woodworking, or metalworking.
• Coordinate physical education for mixed-age groups.
• Develop courses in the Permaculture Garden.
• Plan outdoor trips and chaperone with a colleague.
• Mentor students across age groups and coach student council.
• Organize enrollment events and festival/orientation events.
• Support transition to Google Workspace.

Skills

Drama teaching

Student mentorship

Collaborative teaching

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking an energetic High School colleague who finds joy in supporting adolescents in awakening to their potential in a social context. This person cultivates dignity and respect for others and the natural world and is interested in collaborating with adults to form new initiatives in Waldorf Education.

At Summerfield, each faculty member carries both a teaching and an administrative role, so that when faculty positions open, they involve a particular set of skills.

This High School Faculty position would range from three quarters to full time for a colleague who has interest and experience in a mix of some (but not all!) of the following areas:

Teaching Opportunities

• Main Lessons in drama, humanities or class plays
• Practical Arts blocks in mechanics, woodworking, or metalworking
• Physical Education for a mixed age group of students
• Courses in our large Permaculture Garden

Student Life and Administrative Opportunities

• Plan and chaperone two outdoor trips a year together with a colleague.
• Serve as a student Mentor to support a mixed age group of students
• Coach student council to plan community-building events and assemblies
• Build the student ambassador program, and participate in enrollment events
• Collaborate with colleague to organize festival and orientation events
• Support ongoing transition to Google workspace

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a Waldorf High School colleague who has strong operational experience with students and teachers, as well as training and experience as a drama teacher.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is $68,685 - $78,000 for a full time position, depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and 90% tuition remission for qualified students.

To Apply

Please email your letter of intention and resume to Janet Anguiano, HR Manager, at [e-mail]. Please also include three professional references (with phone numbers), at least two of whom have seen you teach.