Employment

Established in 1959, Sacramento Waldorf School is the oldest Waldorf School in Northern California. We are an accredited full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and have also been accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) since 1983. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer commensurate salaries and benefits for the region based on experience and qualifications. Employment is contingent on a post-offer, pre-employment, fingerprint-based background check.

Part-Time Position
Pay Range: $18,364.32 - $26,706.96
Monday-Friday from 8:30–10:15 AM in the following weeks:
- 11/3 to 12/19/25, then 1/5 to 2/13/26, and then 4/13 to 6/5/26
- There are School breaks 11/24/25 – 11/28/25 and 12/29/25 – 1/2/2026
Hours per Week: 10 hours/week
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Sacramento Waldorf School is seeking a part-time High School Physics Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year, beginning November 3, 2025. We’re looking for a colleague excited to teach physics phenomenologically with rich hands-on labs in daily Main Lesson from 8:30–10:15 AM.
The Physics Teacher guides students through experiential, developmental physics learning, prioritizing laboratory experimentation and observation of phenomena. This role collaborates on curriculum, supports adolescents’ growth, and participates in the broader life of the school. The position is 36% FTE across five four-week Main Lesson blocks between Nov 3, 2025 and Jun 6, 2026 (with a Feb 16 – Apr 10 pause and school breaks).
Education and Related Work Experience:
- Bachelor (required); Major in Physics (preferred).
- High School Teaching experience preferred.
- Waldorf teacher training/experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Background clearances as required by state and federal regulations.
- Mandated Reporter certification (renewed annually).
- Sexual Harassment Prevention training certification (renewed every two years).
- CPR/First Aid certification (renewed every two years).
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Strong physics content and classic experiment repertoire.
- Commitment to hands-on/phenomenological instruction.
- Collaborative, student-centered approach; effective communicator.
Full Time Position
Pay Range: $27 - $35 an hour
Hours per Week: 40 hours, Monday through Friday
Start Date: September 15, 2025
Sacramento Waldorf School seeks a Student Support Manager to oversee and guide student support services across PreK–12. This role works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and outside specialists to ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Student Support Manager (SSM) oversees the Student Support Committee using Kim John Payne’s Three Streams framework (MTSS). The SSM coordinates academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports; manages documentation; liaises with public school IEP systems; tracks data and reporting; and fosters positive family interactions. The SSM develops and supports learning plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and outside providers but does not provide direct therapeutic or instructional services. The role also serves as a Title IX liaison and participates in committee leadership.
Education and Related Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in an educational setting; special education credential preferred.
- Working knowledge of Waldorf education and ability to articulate its benefits.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Background clearances as required by state and federal regulations.
- Mandated Reporter certification (renewed annually).
- Sexual Harassment Prevention training certification (renewed every two years).
- CPR/First Aid certification (renewed every two years).
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage cyclical processes, and track data effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across divisions with teachers, administrators, trustees, parents, and students.
- Positive orientation toward equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- High ethical standards and discretion with confidential matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Sacramento Waldorf School is at an exciting point in its 65-year history. Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. Sacramento Waldorf School is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community.

Education always takes place within the context of relationship at Sacramento Waldorf School. Whether it is in the classroom, in the lab, on the playing field, on the farm, in the studio, on stage, or in any of our many campus venues, thoughtful and supportive relationships create engaged learning. With PS-12 enrollment of over 400 students, the smaller class sizes allow students to develop meaningful relationships with both peers and teachers. Young people are nurtured and challenged over the course of their education to develop a strong sense of self that will be of service to their communities.

Sacramento 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. Sacramento Waldorf School asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the Sacramento Waldorf School mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school.

General information for prospective employees:

If employed for 75% or more over the course of the year, employees are eligible to participate in the following school-provided benefits:
a. Individual health and dental insurance 95% employer-paid for select plans
b. Dependent health and dental insurance 75% of premium
c. Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid)
d. Eligible dependent children receive a tuition remission equal to 75% of the employee's Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentage, applicable to employees who are 75% FTE or higher.
f. $10,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage
g. Personal time, holidays, and sick leave as outlined in the Employee Handbook
h. Up to 2% match in the School’s Retirement Plan upon completion of two years of full-time employment