[Priority Listing] Grade School Mandarin Teacher

This is a 1.0 full-time faculty position. The San Francisco Waldorf Grade School is seeking a full-time Mandarin Teacher to start in August 2025. The San Francisco Waldorf School was founded in 1979 and serves more than 400 students across a parent-child program, a Preschool program, Kindergarten, and the First through Twelfth grades. Our grade school campus (Preschool through Eighth grade) is in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and is easily accessible via Muni lines. General Description The Mandarin Teacher will be an experienced grade school language teacher who demonstrates fluency and knowledge of the Mandarin language as well as cultural traditions. They will be an experienced grade school teacher with experience working with first through eighth graders, familiar with Waldorf world language curriculum, demonstrates strong classroom management, has completed a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably Waldorf Training. A love of teaching and a knowledge of or interest in Waldorf education is required. The Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for approximately 16-19 teaching periods per week in addition to recess and other duties on campus. Teaching Responsibilities Preparation for classes (including preparation/clean-up of the classroom as necessary) Constant evaluation of student progress Discipline during class Preparation of a syllabus for the students Daily attendance Provide a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year. The narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year. Recess supervision Subject Teacher meeting attendance Parent conferences Remote/online teaching may be required. Qualifications Waldorf Teacher Training Bachelor’s Degree Enthusiasm and flexibility Professional personal presentation Singing and proficiency with an instrument would be an asset Compensation This is a 1 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 1 FTE annual salary range is $60K - $95K depending on 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 : Grade School Chair Hired by:

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December 2024 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 send resume and letter of interest to jobs@sfwaldorf.org

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