The Waldorf School of San Diego (WSSD) is seeking a positive and committed Lead Kindergarten Teacher to join our loving and dedicated EC team. We are looking for a warm-hearted and responsible teacher to nurture and care for the social, emotional, and physical needs of the children age 4-6. Our Early Childhood program has two nursery classes, three Kindergarten classes as well as a Parent-Child Program. We encourage qualified candidates to please consider joining our Waldorf community here in beautiful San Diego where we honor each child’s journey through our gentle and nurturing approach. 

Qualifications 

● 1 to 3 years of relevant experience 

● Waldorf Teacher Certificate completed or in progress 

● First Aid Training, CPR Training (WSSD offers these trainings) 

● MUST have completed 12 ECE units, (or 6 completed with 6 in progress); we cannot consider applicants without ECE units. 

Pay range: $54,006 - $63,306 annually based on experience 

Availability: We are looking for someone who can start on or around August 2023. About Our School 

WSSD is located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The school’s mission is to awaken each student’s capacity for the love of learning, for independent thinking, and for heartfelt service to the world. This mission and the education we offer embody our core principles of valuing humanity, equality, community, and freedom. We are guided by our understanding of human development as well as our desire to create a community of students, parents, and teachers committed to the principles of social inclusiveness and environmental stewardship. 

The Waldorf School of San Diego is in its 42nd year in service to the community and serves children from Nursery through 12th grade. If you are looking to join a Waldorf school with a highly respected team of employees that enjoys the support of dedicated, loving families, please get in touch with us! The Waldorf School of San Diego is committed to increasing and supporting diversity in all of its forms in employment and in our programs. 

Submit an Application 

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, resume and references to hr@waldorfsandiego.org and include “Early Childhood Lead Teacher Position” in the subject line of the email. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.