Preschool Program Lead Teacher

Waldorf Education; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

Retirement plan

Job summary

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher. The role requires a Waldorf Early Childhood educator with enthusiasm for nurturing, play-based learning and a rhythmically structured environment.

You will work alongside an assistant teacher to support children and their families. The position entails leading the class, maintaining a welcoming classroom, and collaborating with the director to coordinate enrollment events, parent conferences, and community activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California teaching-related permit or equivalent credential.
• Completion of Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training is required.
• At least 2 years of Waldorf teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Preschool class and manage daily rhythm indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain organized classroom with seasonal nature table.
• Observe and tailor activities to each child’s development.
• Oversee daily operations and support the assistant teacher.
• Assist with enrollment events and parent interviews.
• Coordinate parent involvement events and conferences.

Skills

Waldorf education philosophy

Early childhood enthusiasm

Storytelling and daily rhythm

Education

California Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director permit

Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training

4 years of teaching in a licensed center

Job description

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher. This role is ideal for a trained Waldorf Early Childhood educator who is enthusiastic about working with young children in a nurturing, play-based, and rhythmically structured environment. The Lead Preschool Teacher will work closely with the assistant teacher to provide a cohesive and supportive experience for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Preschool class and holding the rhythm of the day, week, and season. This includes indoor and outdoor play, storytelling, painting, birthdays, crafts, snacks, and rest.
• Create and maintain a beautiful and organized classroom space, including seasonal nature table.
• Observe and recommend specific movement and or activities for each child, such as using the swing, balancing, jumping, walking, etc.
• Oversee daily operation, solve staffing problems, guide and evaluate assistant teacher.
• Help set up and maintain the attendance rosters and the various program rosters.
• Oversee maintenance of hiking lists, fruit/flower/protein snack lists, and general logistics of parent involvement.
• Help the director in preparing two “Welcome to Waldorf” enrollment events and at least four play dates with prospective students and families.
• Assist the director with the review of applications, individual interviews with parents, and observing children.
• Attend/facilitate the parent-teacher conferences for the children in the Lead Preschool Teacher’s program at least twice a year and as needed.
• Help coordinate/lead the Parent Work Day, Parent Evenings, Preschool Festivals, and other special events.
• Act as liaison with the Swedenborgian Church staff.
• Help to close the classroom for summer and prepare the classroom for the new school year.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in all school faculty meetings at the beginning of the school year in August and at the end of the school year at both the GS and HS based on FTE school guidelines
• Participate in all faculty in-service days
• Serve on a committee after first year

Schedule:

• On-site teaching hours: 8:00am–2:00pm, Mon – Fri
• Additional hours may be required for occasional events, parent conferences, or evening meetings.
• Days of the week are to be determined based on program needs and staff availability.

Qualifications

• The Preschool Lead Teacher is required to have either a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit OR a Child Development Program Director permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher CredentialingOR provide proof of highschool graduation or GED and 15 semester units at an accredited college in specified early childhood education classes. Three of the required units shall be in administration or staff relations and 12 units shall include courses that cover the area of child growth and development; child, family and community; and program/ curriculum and four years of teaching experience in a licensed center or comparable group child care program.
• The Lead Preschool Teacher should have completed the Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training.
• At least 2 years of Waldorf teaching experience are required. The Lead Preschool Teacher will have knowledge, awareness, and commitment to Waldorf education and philosophy as well enthusiasm for working and being with young children.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 1.0FTE, salaried position. Benefits include dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions begin after one year of employment), and pro-rated (based on FTE) tuition remission for eligible dependents in our Preschool – Grade 12 program (Staff fees apply). The full 1 FTE annual salary range is $67K – $95K depending on training and experience. Salaries are paid on a 12-month schedule.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification : Faculty; non-exempt from overtime

Reports to : Grade School Director

Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

San Francisco 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. All minorities are encouraged to apply.