This is a part-time, on-call, hourly position. 

Overview

The Substitute Piano Accompanist supports our Eurythmy Teachers by playing pieces provided by the teachers to support sequential movement routines 1st through 8th grades. 

The Pianist will be accompanying up to 17 eurythmy sessions per week and possible  rehearsals and evening performances (as-needed).

Qualifications:

• Classical repertoire fluency,  intermediate - advanced playing level
• Good site reading skills is helpful for medium level selections
• Reliable, on-time
• Ability to attend closely to teacher direction
• Occasional evening availability is preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Rate: $45 per hour

This is a part-time, as-needed, hourly position. This position carries no benefits other than those available through the city of  San Francisco. This position does not continue through the Summer Break. Holidays are unpaid. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

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

FLSA Classification:            Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to:                          Two Eurythmy Teachers

Hired by:                         Grade School Director

Date Modified:                   March 2026 

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.

Please send your resume, letter of interest, and the contact information for at least two references that know your work with children to jobs@sfwaldorf.org. In addition, please provide a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848.

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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