Waldorf School of the Peninsula (preschool – grade twelve) is celebrating 40 years of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. Our school has two beautiful campuses: Preschool through grade five located in Los Altos, and a few miles away in Mountain View are grades six – twelve.
The San Francisco Peninsula offers the natural pleasures of redwood forests, mountain ranges, and seashores in a year-round mild climate. The area has a strong cultural emphasis, with internationally recognized colleges and universities, numerous museums, arts organizations, theatrical companies and symphonies.
We are one of five well-established Waldorf schools in the area. This network offers many opportunities along with a rich calendar of events, workshops, and speakers.
Our school is a full member of and accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The school is also fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
With three preschools, two kindergartens and grades one through twelve, we are a community of 60 full and part-time faculty and staff and 250 students. Our school is an increasingly international community, and our unique tuition adjustment program encourages economic diversity.
WSP can support reasonable relocation expenses and teachers who are starting or in the process of completing their Waldorf teacher training.
See current Employment Opportunities by department.
Administration Openings
Director of Finance and Operations
Position Summary:
The Director and Finance and Operations (DFO) is a key member of the School’s Administrative leadership team. Reporting to the School Director, this position oversees all financial aspects of the school, sits on the Administrative Council, and advises the Board of Trustees about all financial matters. The DFO leads the Finance Committee and Investment Committee of the Board and is responsible for reporting on all matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the Finance Committee to the Board of Trustees.
The DFO manages the Business Office and oversees IT/Registrar, Facilities, and the Front Office Managers of the Grade School and the High School. Other staff may be assigned as needed.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Budget and Finance:
- Provide strategic guidance to the School Director and the Board of Trustees regarding financial sustainability and financial strategies
- Steward all financial resources, treasury management, maintain, and develop banking relationships
- Develop financial models for strategic and business planning and analysis.
- Direct and analyze studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the School’s policies and operations and prepare long-range forecasts
- Develop and monitor all aspects of the school’s $8 M budget
- Communicate and drive the collaborative budgeting process with all school groups
- Prepare and oversee capital project budgets and financing
- Report regularly to the School Director and the Board of Trustees in a concise and transparent manner
- Report to Bondholders as required
- Ensure accuracy of business office procedures and compliance with internal policies and controls
- Supervise and oversee accounting, tuition contracts, vendor agreements, insurance policies, and all fund disbursements
- Develop, with other members of the Affordable Tuition Committee (ATP), policies and procedures governing the determination of ATP awards. Supply financial models supporting the decision
- Oversee the annual audit, tax return filings, and other government filings required
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and tax regulations
Payroll:
- Supervise the Accounting Manager and ensure the accurate and timely administration of payroll
- Analyze and oversee the school compensation and retirement plans
- Supervise and monitor the school’s financial policies/practices and governmental compliance requirements
- Review all financial agreements prior to distribution
Facilities and School Operations:
- Supervise the Facilities Manager, the Grade School and High School Administrative Coordinators
- Oversee and monitor internal policies, practices and systems to facilitate the safe and efficient operation of the school facilities and act as lead for the school’s emergency preparedness planning and drills
- With assistance from the Facilities Manager and the campus Administrative Coordinators, ensure safe, secure and well-maintained buildings, equipment and grounds
- Participate actively with architects, construction firms, and consultants on major construction and renovation projects
- Oversee and monitor the Information Systems infrastructure and outside provider performance
- Develop a facilities master plan, in cooperation with appropriate committees
General:
- Manage and support staff reporting to DFO position.
- Maintain and improve processes to match NAIS/CAIS best practices as well as being aware of guidelines from AWSNA, ISBOA and other professional organizations
- Engage in professional development to keep informed of independent school issues and trends as well as necessary compliance mandates
Qualifications:
- Significant experience as a CFO or senior level experience in financial planning, analysis and general accounting
- Sound business judgment and financial acumen, and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with different constituents
- Ability to think strategically and creatively while tending to daily practical matters
- Comfortable managing external relationships with auditors, lenders, contractors, suppliers and other professionals
Benefits and Compensation:
Waldorf School of the Peninsula provides medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their dependents. A generous tuition remission benefit is available for children of the employee, 19 holidays and 4 weeks vacation. Depending on experience, certification and education, the yearly salary range is $160,000 - $175,000.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org.
Front Desk On-Call Substitute
POSITION SUMMARY
The Front Office Coordinator is the hub of the school and works closely with all members of the Waldorf Community including but not limited to, students, parents, faculty, staff and visitors. Prior office administrative experience required. Previous experience working with children of all ages is preferred. A professional, kind demeanor is required at all times.
The compensation for this position is $23 - $24 an hour.
Essential Functions:
- Welcome visitors to the school, assist and/or direct them to the appropriate school staff
- Develop a professional, positive and empathetic Front Office environment
- Administer incoming communications, answering phone and routing calls
- Manage student attendance
- Manage student database, including health information, ensuring compliance
- Manage parent database, updating personal details as needed
- Administer First Aid to injured or ill students, maintain First Aid Supplies
- Create and maintain information binders, such as Emergency Contacts, Allergies, etc.
- Document, report and communicate health outbreaks as recommended by the Santa Clara Department of Education and Health
- Provide support to administrative staff when needed
- Coordinate and manage field trip arrangements
- Provide information concerning school policies, procedures, actions, activities and schedules as appropriate.
- Maintain school calendar
- Office and school supply purchasing
- Assist Admissions with enrollment process
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail procedures
- Coordinate End of Year Report
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize discretion appropriately
- Open to learning and acquiring new skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to establish relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Word and Excel & Google Suite, Database experience a plus.
Please email resume and cover letter in response to this posting to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org.
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Faculty & Student Support Openings
Grades Class Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic grades teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, parent education and dialogue, self-development, and collegial cooperation. Bachelor’s degree and Waldorf training required. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is interested in joining our well-established grades faculty within a growing and thriving Silicon Valley community.
Our energetic group of students seeks a teacher who can engage their eagerness to know about their world and to experience its wonder. They love to move and explore everything that moves around them. We are looking for a teacher to guide their love of learning through a calming presence as they meet you with their bright eyes and passion for life. They cannot wait to meet you.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Completion in Waldorf Teaching
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous Waldorf class teaching experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
- strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professionalism.
- positive communication skills with parents.
- an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
The compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000 depending on qualifications. Relocation support provided. Waldorf School of the Peninsula is open to sponsoring a work visa.
Interested candidates should email their resume, a letter of interest, and a brief biography with the subject line stating “Grades Class Teacher” to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org.
High School Computer Science Teacher (Part-Time)
Waldorf School of the Peninsula seeks an experienced, enthusiastic Computer Science part-time high school teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This new Computer Science stream for the high school is a part-time position, with quarter or semi-quarter block classes in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Each year’s course will have a different focus that will be determined in co-creation with the pedagogical insights from the high school faculty. This role also has the opportunity to guide and lead the school’s Robotics team (First Tech Challenge) which meets two times a week for two hours after school and participates in full day weekend competitions throughout the year. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, parent dialogue, and collegial cooperation. We are looking for a dynamic individual interested in joining our well-established faculty within a growing and thriving Silicon Valley community.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
- Previous high school class teaching experience
Job Duties:
- Prepares and presents lessons inspired by Waldorf pedagogy and developmentally appropriate for high school.
- Creates the year’s curriculum and develops lesson plans.
- Engages students in appropriate intellectual, artistic, practical, and social activities.
- Meets with parents at parent-teacher conferences as requested.
- Submits quarterly and semester student reports/grades.
- Attends events as determined by the Pedagogical Administrator.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professionalism.
- Positive communication skills with parents.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
The compensation range for this position is $29 - $58 per hour depending on qualifications.
Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org.
Preschool Program and Extended Care Aide
We are seeking dedicated, energetic and creative professionals to join our preschool teaching team. Daily hours of position are 10 am to 5:30 pm. The compensation for this position is $23 an hour.
Requirements:
Each employee is responsible for exhibiting good communication, problem solving and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive attitude. In collaboration with Waldorf School of the Peninsula administrative staff and early childhood faculty:
- Promote positive relationships with all children and adults
- Create a nurturing environment for young children and families
- Develop partnerships with colleagues to establish a cohesive early childhood community
- Assist Lead Teachers and Extended Care Director as informed
- Perform light housekeeping and child maintenance duties
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 ECE Units or enrolled in an ECE course.
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Must be able to perform and meet the physical demands required in this capacity (ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stop most of the time)
- Complete a health screening (no more than 60 days prior to hire date) and negative Tuberculosis test (no more than 1 year prior to hire date)
- Meet the immunization requirements required by the state of CA for early childhood employees
- Must have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain
- Complete a California criminal record clearance via DOJ, FBI, and CACI clearance
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professionalism.
- Positive communication skills with parents.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Waldorf School of the Peninsula seeks an early childhood assistant who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment working with the students, fellow faculty and parents.
The early childhood assistant will assist the lead teacher in the general supervision and management of the classroom. The ideal candidate has experience working in the Waldorf environment and engaging children in healthy and appropriate activities and play.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Lifeways or Waldorf teacher training completed or in progress or willingness to implement a professional plan for training with an agreed upon time frame.
• 12 ECE Units
• Six months experience in licensed setting
• TB Test and required immunizations as mandated by the state of California
• Background Check
Please email resume and cover letter with the subject line stating “Preschool Assistant Teacher" to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org. The wage range for this position is $23/hr - $27.00/hr.
Preschool Substitute Teachers
We are seeking dedicated, energetic, creative and prepared professionals to join our teaching team working with Preschool aged children. Waldorf Education believes the key indicators to being successful in life are strong social and emotional skills, a curiosity for learning, and strong supportive role models.
We are currently seeking early childhood substitutes who are interested in Waldorf Education.
Required Experience and Qualifications
Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until 12 units have been completed.
Preferred Experience and Education
- 12 ECE Units
- 6 Months of experience in licensed setting
- Experience in a Waldorf classroom or similar setting and working with toddlers through pre-kindergarten aged children successfully. Intercultural proficiency is a plus.
-Current CPR and First Aid certification
Please email resume and cover letter with the subject line stating “Early Childhood Substitute Teacher" to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org. Pay for this position is $28.57/hour.
Substitute Teachers
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking qualified and energetic professionals for all of our programs from early childhood through grade 12.
Nursery School candidates must have Early Childhood credits.
Lesson plans are provided for all subjects. Substitutes are approved after successful demonstration lessons in areas of interest. Waldorf teacher training is preferred, but not required.
Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter and resume with the subject line “Substitute Teacher” to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org. Pay for this position is $28.57/hour.
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Athletics Openings
Athletic Director
The Athletic Director manages and works with players, parents, coaches, and school personnel to ensure that the school’s athletic program is achieving its goals and is fostering a positive culture of athletics. The Athletic Director works with the school leadership and community to create a vision for the growth and development of the athletic program and work to achieve that vision.
The Athletic Director’s (AD) primary responsibility is to coordinate, manage, operate, and develop the middle school and high school sports program (Grades 6-12), creating a positive culture of athletics at our school. The AD recruits, develops, oversees and evaluates the coaching staff.
We welcome inquiries from experienced candidates that can help the school continue to develop in a responsible, forward – thinking way that meets the dynamic energy of our Silicon Valley constituency but also offers an alternative to its hyper-competitiveness.
Work Schedule: M-F | 20 hours a week | Morning/afternoon shift – flexible.
Qualifications:
- You share the same vision as Waldorf School of the Peninsula in the holistic growth of students.
- You possess strong communication skills, ability to motivate young generation and communicate with a diverse group of employee
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
- Demonstrated success working with the high school age range
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience in athletic administration, preferably at the primary/secondary level.
- Drivers license
- CPR certification and Mandated Reporter certification required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive athletics program that promotes student-athlete success and engagement.
- Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for all athletic activities and facilities.
- Promote athletic programs to families and encourage participation
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for all athletic events and activities.
- Manage hiring, training, and evaluation of coaching staff and athletic personnel.
- Foster relationships with the community, including parents to support athletic initiatives.
Compensation Range: $48 – $52 an hour
This is a part-time, permanent position, available after December 13th, 2024. Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@waldorfpeninsula.org.
