High School Substitute Math Teacher

Details

Posted: 11-Jun-26

Location: San Francisco, California

Type: Part Time

Salary: $55 per hour

• Math
• Science
• Substitute Teacher

4 Year Degree

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable High School Substitute Math Teachers (for 9th- 12th Grade) who are passionate about education. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, nurturing, and capable of maintaining the classroom's flow while adhering to the values and philosophy of Waldorf education.

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.

We are committed to a multicultural and diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. Our dedicated faculty values strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents. We seek a Substitute teacher to join us in our commitment to Waldorf education. Individuals with university degrees, Waldorf teacher training, and preferably, experience teaching in a Waldorf school are encouraged to apply.

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.

San Francisco Waldorf School (SFWS) was founded in 1979 and serves 380 students across a Preschool-12th Grade program. The high school campus is in the lovely West Portal neighborhood and easily accessible by public transit.

• Provide instruction and maintain the classroom environment as outlined in the lesson plans provided by the primary teacher.
• Foster a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere for students
• Maintain a sense of continuity and stability within the classroom
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and administration
• Manage classroom behavior in a positive and respectful manner

• 9th grade:
  Algebra 1, Honors Algebra 2
• 10th grade:
  Geometry, Honors Geometry
• 11th grade:
  Algebra 2, Honors Precalculus
• 12th grade: AP Calculus, Honors Statistics

• General STEM background - preferred
• Interest in Waldorf teaching methodologies
• Enthusiasm and Flexibility
• High School Teaching experience
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to various teaching environments and grade levels
• TB Assessment and Livescan Fingerprinting required

Compensation is $55 per hour. This is a part-time, as needed, temporary/short-term, non-exempt position. It carries no benefits other than those available through San Francisco City. This position does not continue during the summer break months. School breaks and Holidays are unpaid.

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

FLSA Classification
:
Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to
:
High School Director

Hired by
:
High School Steering Committee

Date Modified
:
May 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.

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.