[Priority Listing] Main Class Teachers in Southern California

Head, Heart, and Hands Homeschool Enrichment Program; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 75%

401(k) options

Children’s class and supply fee remiss

Job summary

Head, Heart, and Hands Homeschool Enrichment Program in San Juan Capistrano, CA seeks experienced Main Class Teachers for outdoor Waldorf-inspired classrooms. You will design integrated Main Lesson blocks and guide children's academic, emotional, and social development in a hands-on, nature-rich setting.

Schedule: Tue-Fri 8:25 AM–1:25 PM, 35 weeks/year, with optional afternoon classes; competitive salary $40k-$54k plus potential extra pay, health benefits, and 401(k); small classes and

Qualifications

• Must hold a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Waldorf Certification.
• Experience leading a class for at least 2 years.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to child-centered, developmentally appropriate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Waldorf-inspired Main Lesson blocks across subjects.
• Create a nurturing, organized classroom rhythm for deep learning.
• Guide students with warmth, clarity, and developmental sensitivity.
• Incorporate movement, storytelling, nature study, and music into daily lessons.
• Maintain communication with families and collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings and school events.

Skills

Classroom management

Child-centered approach

Developmental awareness

Education

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Waldorf Certification

Job description

Main Class Teachers

Head, Heart, and Hands Homeschool Enrichment Program

San Juan Capistrano, CA

About Head, Heart, and Hands

Head, Heart, and Hands is a thriving homeschool enrichment program and Waldorf-inspired outdoor learning community set on a beautiful private property in San Juan Capistrano, with a creek flowing through it.

We serve children in kindergarten through 8th grade, offering Main Lesson classes that follow traditional Waldorf blocks of study and integrate mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, music, art, movement, and handwork. Our program weaves together Waldorf education, nature immersion, project-based learning, and self-directed exploration in a warm, supportive environment guided by loving, experienced, and passionate teachers. Children attend classes Tuesday through Friday.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced and inspired Main Class Teachers who bring warmth, creativity, expertise, classroom management, and who would like to teach in an outdoor learning environment. Each outdoor classroom has a 12’ x 20’ gazebo, large chalkboards, and wooden desks. The Main Class Teacher designs and leads integrated Main Lesson blocks, cultivates a steady classroom rhythm, and supports children’s academic, emotional, and social development through developmentally appropriate, hands-on, and imaginative learning.

Schedule

• Tuesday through Friday, 8:25 AM – 1:25 PM (with the option to earn more money by teaching in the afternoon)
• 35 weeks of teaching per academic year
• Teachers are paid August through June.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Waldorf-inspired Main Lesson blocks integrating language arts, mathematics, science, history, and the arts
• Create a nurturing, organized, and joyful classroom rhythm that supports deep learning and connection
• Guide students with clarity, warmth, and developmental awareness
• Integrate movement, storytelling, nature study, and music into daily lessons
• Maintain thoughtful communication with families and collaborate closely with colleagues
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings, seasonal festivals, and community events

Qualifications

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Certification
• Experience leading a class for at least 2 years
• Strong classroom management skills, including organization, discipline, and problem-solving
• Commitment to child-centered, developmentally appropriate teaching

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary. Base salary range is between $40,000 and $54,000 for working 4 days a week 5 hours of teaching a day. Teachers have the option to teach from 1:25–3:30 PM and make up to $3,000 more a month depending on how many additional classes are taught.
• Full remission for teachers’ children’s class and supply fees.
• HHH pays 75% of employee health insurance and offers 401(k) options
• Small class sizes capped at 16 students and assistants for Kindergarten, 1st grade, or when necessary.
• Teachers have a music teacher come into their classroom once a week to lead music and grades 1-5 have a handwork teacher teach their class twice a week.
• Inspiring outdoor work environment with freedom, creativity, connection, and a strong emphasis on inner development

Collegial Life

Our teachers are thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply committed to their craft. Faculty meet weekly and work together in a culture of reflection, shared responsibility, and professional growth. We value innovation, openness, and a willingness to learn from one another while holding a strong reverence for childhood and developmental wisdom.