This is a part-time position
Start Date: Mid-August 2025
Summary:
The San Francisco Waldorf High School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Drumming and Percussions Teacher to join us in August of 2025.
The Drumming and Percussions teacher will lead and conduct the Exploring Music beginner level class (generally 12-15 students) and the Drum Ensemble advanced percussion class (generally 10-15 students) .
This position would work well for someone who is looking for another “piece” to fit into their schedule of teaching and individual lessons. These classes are taught on campus (470 West Portal Ave, San Francisco) on Tuesdays and Thursdays and each class is 55 minutes long, from 11:30am - 12:25pm and from 12:30pm - 1:25pm.
The commitment is to four classes per week throughout the school year, with some extra time around two annual concerts - Winter and Spring - presented by the whole music department. There are also periodic department meetings to attend in preparation for the concerts and as needed.
The San Francisco Waldorf High School is a small high school of about 130 students, and all students take four years of music. They choose among several classes: Orchestra, Jazz Band, Beginning or Advanced Guitar, Drumming Ensemble, World Music, Eurythmy Troupe, Exploring Music, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir.
We have six dedicated teachers carrying these classes, most of whom have been with us for years. They are all professional musicians who perform, teach, and play in the Bay Area. We are hoping for someone who could see this as a long-term commitment as part of their music life.
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 life-long learning in students and enables them to fully develop their unique capacities.
The San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and currently enrolls 380 students throughout a parent-child program, a preschool program, kindergarten, and Grades 1st - 12th. Fifty percent of students identify as people of color. SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to create an environment where all members of the community can flourish. The high school campus is in the West Portal neighborhood and is easily accessible via public transportation.
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FLSA Classification : Faculty; Hourly; Non-exempt from overtime
Reports to : High School Chair
Hired by: High School Steering Committee
Date Modified: May 2025
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.
To apply, please submit a resume, a letter of interest, and the contact information for three professional references familiar with your relevant work experience to jobs@sfwaldorf.org.
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