Starting August 2025

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position

The SFWS Grade School Afterschool Program is looking for a part-time Aftercare Aide to begin late August 2025. Hours range between 11:30pm - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Summary:

The Aftercare Aide is an essential role for Kindergarten through 6th Grade children at the school, creating a daily and weekly rhythm that gives them the opportunity to partake in rest, snack, age appropriate activities, and time to play and relax after a long school morning.  

The Aftercare Director will provide guidance and oversight for the Aide’s work with the children in the classroom and outdoor space.  

The San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) hires dedicated and highly capable faculty and staff who develop a deep connection to Waldorf education and our unique school in San Francisco. SFWS employees are a committed group of free, responsible adults who bring our best individual selves to our work. SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, personal improvement, and service to the SFWS mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve all students, faculty, and families of the school.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the Kindergarten room for naps, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children to rest 
• Work alongside the Kindergarten Assistant and fellow ASP Staff to assist or work independently during rest and snack time
• Hold a quiet late afternoon snack time
• Help prepare one afternoon snack for the children
• Supervise Kindergarten children during play time
• Lead activities for the Grades children such as drawing, crafting, sports and outdoor play 
• Clean-up of the classroom, including wiping down surfaces, vacuuming, and emptying compost, etc.
• Work during our late winter and spring, one week camps
• Clean-up of play yard after use, together with the children

Desired Experience:

• Bachelors in Education preferred
• Waldorf Teacher Trained (or in process) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working with children indoors, outdoors and in a classroom setting required
• Applicants must be familiar with and interested in Waldorf education
• Good communication skills with colleagues and parents/guardians
• Must have an interest in engaging children in crafts, drawing, circus related activities games, and other activities, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team with guidance from Kindergarten Faculty, Kindergarten Aftercare Coordinator and Aftercare Director
• CPR/First Aid certified

Compensation and Benefits: $29.00 per hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Benefits include those offered by the City of San Francisco, such as the San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance. School ends on June 4, 2026.  This position does not continue during the summer break. Opportunities to work during summer camps may be available. School breaks and Holidays are unpaid.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Be able to occasionally lift 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification: Hourly, non-exempt from overtime

Reports to: Grade School Chair 

Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified: June 2025

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, 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, letter of interest, and contact information of three references who know your work/experience caring for children to: jobs@sfwaldorf.org

About San Francisco Waldorf School

San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school providing education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). SFWS was established in 1979 with the purpose of bringing the 100-year old international Waldorf school movement to San Francisco. SFWS now has over 400 students in grades K though 12 on two campuses including its new “green” high school campus (LEED Gold certification pending). In addition, the school supports a nursery program and early childhood classes for parents and children.

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