Substitute Piano Accompanist for Eurythmy

San Francisco Waldorf School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in San Francisco seeks a Substitute Piano Accompanist to support Eurythmy Teachers by playing classical pieces for movement routines from 1st through 8th grades. This part-time, hourly role involves accompanying multiple eurythmy sessions per week and requires strong classical repertoire fluency along with reliable attendance and the ability to follow directions. Evening availability is preferred, but no summer work is required and holidays are unpaid.

Qualifications

• Fluency in classical music repertoire is essential.
• Intermediate to advanced piano playing skills required.
• Good sight-reading skills preferred, especially for medium level pieces.

Responsibilities

• Accompany up to 17 eurythmy sessions per week.
• Support teachers by playing provided pieces.
• Attend rehearsals and evening performances as needed.

Skills

Fluency in classical repertoire

Intermediate - advanced playing level

Good sight-reading skills

Reliability

Ability to follow teacher direction

Evening availability

Job description

Overview

The Substitute Piano Accompanist supports our Eurythmy Teachers by playing pieces provided by the teachers to support sequential movement routines 1st through 8th grades.

The Pianist will be accompanying up to 17 eurythmy sessions per week and possible rehearsals and evening performances (as‑needed).

Qualifications

• Classical repertoire fluency, intermediate - advanced playing level
• Good site reading skills is helpful for medium level selections
• Reliable, on-time
• Ability to attend closely to teacher direction
• Occasional evening availability is preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Rate: $45 per hour

This is a part‑time, as‑needed, hourly position. This position carries no benefits other than those available through the city of San Francisco. This position does not continue through the Summer Break. Holidays are unpaid.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

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

FLSA Classification

Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to

Two Eurythmy Teachers

Hired by

Grade School Director

Date Modified

March 2026

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.

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