Waldorf School of the Peninsula (nursery – grade twelve) is celebrating 40 years of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. Our school has two beautiful campuses: Nursery School 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 nurseries, three 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
Nursery - Grade 5 Pedagogical Administrator for Los Altos Campus
Waldorf School of the Peninsula seeks a full-time Pedagogical Administrator responsible for the pedagogical administrative needs of our Los Altos campus, Nursery – Grade 5, while fostering whole-school continuity and awareness.
As Waldorf of the Peninsula celebrates its fortieth year, begins the double reaccreditation process with WASC and AWSNA, and engages in strategic planning, the successful candidate will be a well-versed experienced Waldorf educator and leader with vision. Excellent candidates will have strong connections to the Waldorf movement, including Waldorf teaching experience, and the ability to work well within school processes while always having an eye for how they can be improved to better serve our school community. A strong and demonstrated commitment to collaborative work and consensus decision-making is essential, as well as an empathic approach to working with students, parents, and colleagues. This role requires excellent abilities in prioritization of tasks, high collaborative skills, delegation, as well as decision making to ensure the school moves forward in alignment with its vision and mission. Excellent candidates will have experience with strategic planning and accreditation processes as well as a history of commitment to DEIJ.
Position Summary
- Oversee and facilitate processes that ensure the school’s pedagogical quality, consistency, coherence, and continuity.
- Bring a whole-school perspective, bridging administrative and pedagogical insights, to all discussions.
- Support the work of the Pedagogical Council.
- Work closely with the School Director, MS/HS Pedagogical Administrator, and the Management Team to review and refine governance structures, policies, and procedures.
- Lead the faculty evaluation processes and establish, review, and enforce faculty expectations and accountability.
- Observe and mentor faculty members as needed; guide and coordinate outside mentors or evaluators as needed.
- Collaborate with the school director and the MS/HS Pedagogical Administrator, prepare, and facilitate the agendas for the June and August meetings and Professional Development days.
- Actively participate in the School’s re-accreditation process as well as other committees.
- Actively support the Parent – Child, Extended Care, and Camp programs.
- Be an enthusiastic, articulate, and accessible representative of the school for our community and beyond.
In consultation and collaboration with other faculty and administrative staff, the Nursery – Grade 5 Pedagogical Administrator oversees and has responsibility in the following areas:
- Faculty Recruitment and Hiring
- Faculty Professional Development, Evaluation, & Mentoring
- Faculty Communication
- Student Support
- Admissions Support
- Student Assessments & Documentation
- Parent Support & Work
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Administrative Faculty Support Work
- School Policy and Document Management
Interested candidates should email their resumé, a letter of interest, and a brief biography sharing your educational philosophy to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org with the subject line stating, “Nursery – Grade 5 Pedagogical Administrator”. Salary range: $80,000 – $105,000.
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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.
Nursery Program and Extended Care Aide
We are seeking dedicated, energetic and creative professionals to join our nursery 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
Nursery School 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 “Nursery Assistant Teacher" to hr@waldorfpeninsula.org. The wage range for this position is $23/hr - $27.00/hr.
Nursery School Substitute Teachers
We are seeking dedicated, energetic, creative and prepared professionals to join our teaching team working with Nursery School 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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