[Priority Listing] Pedagogical Eurythmy Teacher

About San Francisco Waldorf School Founded in 1979, San Francisco Waldorf School is one of the leading Waldorf schools in North America, serving more than 350 students from Parent-Child through Grade 12 across two campuses in San Francisco. Rooted in the rich traditions of Waldorf education while deeply engaged with the life and culture of the Bay Area, SFWS is a vibrant and thoughtful learning community dedicated to educating the whole human being. Our grade school campus (Preschool through Grade 8) is located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and is easily accessible by public transportation. The school is known for its strong collegial culture, committed faculty, lively arts and music programs, and a deeply human approach to education that seeks to cultivate intellectual curiosity, creativity, resilience, and social responsibility in students. For more than four decades, SFWS has fostered a dynamic educational environment where teachers are supported in bringing imagination, artistry, warmth, and pedagogical depth to their work. We value collaboration, ongoing professional growth, and the unique gifts each faculty member brings to the life of the school. General Description The Grade School Eurythmy Teacher joins a dedicated and collaborative faculty committed to bringing a rich, developmentally grounded Waldorf education to children from early childhood through middle school. This full-time position includes teaching eurythmy throughout the grade school and may also include a partial high school assignment, depending on the experience and interests of the successful candidate and the evolving needs of the school. Our eurythmy program is a valued and visible part of school life. The teacher will work closely with class teachers, subject teachers, student support staff, and administration to support students’ healthy physical, emotional, social, and artistic development through movement, presence, rhythm, and relationship. SFWS seeks a teacher who brings warmth, professionalism, flexibility, and enthusiasm to their work with children and colleagues alike. We value educators who are thoughtful observers of child development, committed to their own ongoing growth, and interested in contributing to a lively collegial culture. Class sizes generally range from approximately 14–23 students. The position offers the opportunity to work within an experienced eurythmy department and a well-established Waldorf faculty while helping shape the future development of the program across the grade school and, potentially, the high school. The precise configuration of responsibilities will be developed collaboratively with the successful candidate. Responsibilities Overall Program Coordination Work collaboratively with the piano accompanist Responsible for communication with piano accompanists, including informing ofschedule changes, canceled lessons, sick days, etc. Maintain a clean and organized classroom (Eurythmy Room) Purchase and maintain the care of student eurythmy shoes, costumes, rods and other eurythmy related materials. Manage the budget for the grade school eurythmy program Participation in all school festivals Attend weekly mentoring meeting Attend weekly Grade School Faculty, All-Faculty meetings, and weekly Subject Teacher’s meetings Attend Parent Teacher Conferences during conference week and throughout the year as needed and/or write brief student reports when requested Year-end Reports: Write curriculum overviews for all classes taught and individual narrative reports for all 3rd – 8th grade students at the end of the school year Participation in Parent Education (Tours/ Weekend Open Houses / Evening Parent meetings) Be present on campus five days a week, consistent with 1FTE Participation in recess duties, school assemblies, and substitutions based on FTE school guidelines Participation in committee work beginning in the second year of teaching Qualifications Completed eurythmy training Pedagogical eurythmy training Waldorf Teacher Training Preferred Class teaching experience appreciated Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Benefits and Compensation This is a 1 FTE position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission (prorated by FTE) for eligible dependents in our Preschool - Grade 12 program (staff fees apply). The full 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; 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 orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references familiar with your relevant work experience, as well as a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848 to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Francisco Waldorf School