This is a 1.0FTE exempt position

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf High School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Humanities Teacher with a strong background in social sciences and literature. This teacher will have the ability to teach honors and non honors level courses on ancient texts, modern texts, sociology and history through an anti-racist lens while developing high-level reading and writing skills in 9th through 12th graders. Our ideal candidate excels at engaging a range of student abilities, is highly organized, has sound classroom management, sound teaching strategies and understands the developmental stages of high school students. We are looking for a teacher who wants to join a Waldorf faculty and work in a highly collaborative environment. 

At SFWHS diversity is celebrated and employees of color are welcomed, valued, and supported. We ask all employees to proactively commit to access, equity, diversity and  inclusion and to actively create an environment where all members of the community can flourish. 

Waldorf education is the fastest growing independent school movement in the world. This dynamic approach to child development and education is continually evolving to meet today's students and prepare them for tomorrow. Waldorf education inspires lifelong learning in students and enables them to fully develop their unique capacities. Our students are authentic, moral and engaged with their learning; they (and their families) appreciate their teachers.

San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves 380 students across a Preschool-12th Grade program. The high school campus is in the lovely West Portal neighborhood and easily accessible by public transit.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences required
• Graduate degree preferred 
• Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in progress and/or willingness to begin Waldorf Teacher seminar (in-house)
• Significant high school or university teaching experience and/or other experience working with adolescents
• Ability to use the school portal (Blackbaud) for posting and tracking student assignments 
• Ability to evaluate using rubrics or demonstrate other equitable grading practices
• Strong communication with all school stakeholders
• Strong planning and organizational skill
• A proven interest in engaging with high school students beyond the classroom: sponsoring clubs or an affinity group, chaperoning field trips and dances, general supervision and academic advising are some examples.

Benefits and Compensation:  

This is a 1.0 FTE, full-time, position with full benefits including medical, dental, flexible spending plans, retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment), and tuition remission 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 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: High School Director 

Hired by: High School Steering Committee

Date Modified: January 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. 

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848 to the hiring team at jobs@sfwaldorf.org.

About San Francisco Waldorf School

San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school providing education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). SFWS was established in 1979 with the purpose of bringing the 100-year old international Waldorf school movement to San Francisco. SFWS now has over 400 students in grades K though 12 on two campuses including its new “green” high school campus (LEED Gold certification pending). In addition, the school supports a nursery program and early childhood classes for parents and children.

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