Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working at Davis Waldorf School.
Our school is an established community is its 36th year and offers a Waldorf curriculum for 1st through 8th grade and a licensed child care center that has three preschools, two kindergartens and an after-care program. We have a strong and experienced faculty dedicated to working out of Anthroposophy. Our parents are invested in their children's education and in the school and bring great enthusiasm and energy to any project. We are accredited by and a full member school of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America).

Everyone employed at Davis Waldorf School is required to pass the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Child Abuse Reference Check (CAIC) background clearance.

How to Apply...

Submit the following to
recruitment@daviswaldorf.org:

Resume

Cover Letter

Three References
(w/ email addresses)

Transcripts
(if applicable)

Current Openings

Director of Community Development

We are seeking a Director of Community Development and Systems Management!
This is a systems-minded administrative level position responsible for overseeing a number of school development operations, both community- and technology-based. The DCDS organizes, manages, and implements all fundraising and outreach activities of the school with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. They are a high-level project manager, overseeing all festivals and all-school events, including volunteer coordination needs within the school and greater community.

The DCDS oversees the enrollment department, and as such manages and supports all activities carried out by the marketing/outreach and enrollment staff, including overseeing the school website and social media presence, creating community-related communications and publications, and assisting with the student admissions process.

The DCDS is comfortable working with data and interpreting analytics related to social media engagement and enrollment trends, and can communicate those numbers in a visual way with dynamic spreadsheets and interactive powerpoint presentations. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining, with the support of our Outreach and Events Coordinator, our alumni database and alumni outreach efforts.

Finally, the DCDS serves as the school’s primary systems manager, overseeing the school’s Student Information System (Blackbaud) operations and other cloud-based communication and design systems (Google Suite, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative).

This is a full-time, exempt level position that qualifies for employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits. Our school also has a 403(b) retirement savings program with a 5% employer match annually. Other benefits include tuition remission for school-age dependents, as well as complimentary after-school child care.

Back to School Picnic

Halloween - Fall Festival

May Faire - Spring Festival

Qualifications:

Familiarity with Waldorf school philosophy, including administrative and educational principles, techniques, and methods
Development, marketing, or related experience
An understanding of school administrative principles, including governance and fundraising
Knowledge of effective public relations strategies, conflict resolution approaches, and the interrelationships with community groups, private and public agencies, parents, and the general public
Able to work in an extremely busy environment and simultaneously manage multiple projects
Able to analyze, interpret, summarize and present enrollment, fundraising, digital media engagement, administrative and financial data in an effective manner
Able to communicate compellingly and effectively, with tact, courtesy, and excellent grammar, both orally and in writing
Able to work full-time annually, including some evening and weekend work
Demonstrated organizational skills
Collaborative style of leadership
Effective listener and mediator
Strong visioning and planning abilities – strives to be proactive rather than reactive
Well-developed research and analysis skills - particularly demonstrated experience analyzing processes, identifying gaps, and recommending solutions
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, school families, and community partners
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in G-suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) or Microsoft equivalents (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); Adobe Creative Cloud applications (In-Design, Photoshop, Lightroom); and social media/website management
Comfortable with and interested in technology; able to learn, manage, and train others on educational database systems.
Management experience strongly preferred

Illustrative Education and Experience

Required: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative or managerial capacity in a school organization involving responsibility for planning, organization, implementation, and supervision of varied work programs

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred, with at least three (3) years of administrative or related experience and one or more years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Work Location: In person. Davis, CA 95616: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Project management: 2 years (Required)
Fundraising: 2 years (Required)
Events management: 2 years (Required)

Grades Faculty - Full Time, Benefited Position

Join our dedicated faculty! Are you passionate about working with children? Have a love for nature? Are you seeking connection and are interested in working in community with others? Then a career as a Waldorf Teacher may be for you! Waldorf Education is a curriculum based on child development and evolves from an understanding of human development based on the research of Rudolf Steiner. For more information visit www.waldorfeducation.org. The Davis Waldorf school is looking for Waldorf individuals to join our Faculty the upcoming school year.

This is a full time position. Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement
Tuition Remission
Professional Development Support
Competitive Salary

The Teacher will work to deliver a Waldorf grades curriculum. We are looking for a teacher who has strong communication skills, knowledge of child development, and an interest in implementing curriculum and activities. We will support a committed teacher in continued development including financial support for Waldorf teacher training. Applicants should enjoy working with a team, be willing to take on new responsibilities and classroom chores, be prepared for a physically active school day, enjoy supervising children, and be flexible with their work schedule as needed.

Early Childhood & Elementary Assistant Teachers

Are you passionate about working with young children? We are looking for a qualified individual to join our Faculty as an Early or Elementary Childhood Assistant Teacher, for the 2021-2022 school year. The position must be staffed from approximately 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily. Additional time for meetings and trainings as needed. Reliability is essential.

The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher and children with daily activities. They will work under the supervision of the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment for our students. We are looking for an assistant teacher who has strong communication skills, knowledge of child development, and an interest in implementing curriculum and activities, following the example of the Lead Teacher. Waldorf training or experience is preferred. We will consider candidates who have six months of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or similar program and a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education credits.

Applicants should enjoy working with a team, be willing to take on new responsibilities and classroom chores, be prepared for a physically active school day (outside, in all weather conditions), enjoy supervising children, and be flexible with their work schedule as needed.

In addition to passing the background clearances mentioned above, applicants for early childhood should meet the following requirements:

At least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 12 core ECE units (transcripts required)
Possess a keen sense of awareness of their environment (multi-tasker, alert to surroundings)
Friendly and approachable (with students and parents)
Positive, energetic personality enjoys working with children
Patient, understanding, able to follow instructions and adhere to specific schedules
Can meet the physical demands of working with preschool-aged children (bending, stooping, floor work, lifting children)
Able to manage students in a classroom and playground setting
Strict adherence to school policies and ability to interpret and enforce rules
Possess a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate
Possess all vaccines required by the state: MMR, TDaP, Influenza, and TB test results
Possess Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training certificate

Compensation: Varies depending upon experience and qualifications. We are also always adding to our on-call substitute list. After this position is filled, we may offer part-time/on-call hours in the morning and afternoon.

On-Call Substitutes

We are always adding to our on-call substitute list for early childhood (preschool and kindergarten) and our grades classes (grades 1-8).

Applicants for early childhood should meet the following requirements:

At least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 12 core ECE units (transcripts required)
Possess a keen sense of awareness of their environment (multi-tasker, alert to surroundings)
Friendly and approachable (with students and parents)
Positive, energetic personality enjoys working with children
Patient, understanding, able to follow instructions and adhere to specific schedules
Can meet the physical demands of working with preschool-aged children (bending, stooping, floor work, lifting children)
Able to manage students in a classroom and playground setting
Strict adherence to school policies and ability to interpret and enforce rules
Possess a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate
Possess all vaccines required by the state: MMR, TDaP, Influenza, and TB test results
Possess Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training certificate

Early Childhood Extended Care Program Teachers/Aides

Are you passionate about working with young children? We are looking for qualified teachers and aides in our Junebug extended care program for children ages 2-6 for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. This position will be responsible for children in our after school program, assisting with classroom responsibilities, cleaning, making snack and putting children down for nap time.

This position is an important part of our daily operation. We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and committed to the position and our students. Waldorf experience is a plus, however, it is not a requirement.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

At least 18 years of age;
Have a minimum of 6 core ECE units-12 preferred (transcripts required);
Possess a keen sense of awareness of their environment (multi-tasker, alert to surroundings);
Friendly and approachable (with students and parents);
Positive, energetic personality enjoys working with children;
Patient, understanding, able to follow instructions and adhere to specific schedules;
Can meet the physical demands of working with preschool aged children (bending, stooping, floor work, lifting children);
Able to manage students in a classroom and playground setting;
Strict adherence to school policies and ability to interpret and enforce rules;
CPR/first aid certification preferred, or willing to obtain training.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Davis Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competence. The School aims to have the most qualified person in every position and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law that is not considered a bona fide occupational qualification for a particular job.

The School attempts to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled persons with protected medical conditions, barring undue hardship. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, layoff, and termination. In keeping with this policy, DWS will participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with any disabled applicant or employee to determine whether effective reasonable accommodations can be made. Applicants and employees are invited to contact the Business Manager or Administrator in a timely manner if they would like to participate in this interactive process.

If an employee believes he/she has been subjected to or is aware of any form of unlawful discrimination, the School will conduct an investigation, if deemed appropriate. If it is determined that unlawful discrimination has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment.

All employees have a right to pursue complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Employment Opportunities

How to Apply...

Resume

Cover Letter

Three References (w/ email addresses)

Transcripts (if applicable)

Three References
(w/ email addresses)

Transcripts
(if applicable)