Priority Listing First and Fifth Grade Teachers in Southern California

Main Class Teachers Grades 1 & 5

Head, Heart, and Hands Homeschool Enrichment Program

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Head, Heart, and Hands is a thriving homeschool enrichment program and Waldorf-inspired outdoor learning community set on a beautiful private property in San Juan Capistrano, with a creek flowing through it.

We serve children in kindergarten through 8th grade, offering Main Lesson classes that follow traditional Waldorf blocks of study and integrate mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, music, art, movement, and handwork. Our program weaves together Waldorf education, nature immersion, project-based learning, and self-directed exploration in a warm, supportive environment guided by loving, experienced, and passionate teachers.

Head, Heart, and Hands is not a public or private school. We exist to support homeschool families by providing an individualized, relationship-centered educational experience that helps each child discover their unique talents, passions, and sense of purpose.

We are seeking experienced and inspired Main Class Teachers for Grades 1 and 5 who bring warmth, creativity, and strong pedagogical skill who would like to teach in an outdoor learning environment. Each outdoor classroom has a 12’ x 20’ gazebo, large chalkboards, and wooden desks. The Main Class Teacher designs and leads integrated Main Lesson blocks, cultivates a steady classroom rhythm, and supports children’s academic, emotional, and social development through developmentally appropriate, hands-on, and imaginative learning.

• Tuesday through Friday, 8:25 AM – 1:25 PM (with the option to earn more money by teaching in the afternoon)
• 35 weeks of teaching per academic year
• Teachers are also paid for 3 weeks of preparation time (two weeks before classes begin in August and one week after classes end in June)
• Teachers are paid through winter break and one week of spring break for a total of 41 paid weeks per year

• Plan and teach Waldorf-inspired Main Lesson blocks integrating language arts, mathematics, science, history, and the arts
• Create a nurturing, organized, and joyful classroom rhythm that supports deep learning and connection
• Guide students with clarity, warmth, and developmental awareness
• Integrate movement, storytelling, nature study, and music into daily lessons
• Maintain thoughtful communication with families and collaborate closely with colleagues
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings, seasonal festivals, and community events

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Certification
• Experience leading a class for at least 2 years
• Strong classroom management skills, including organization, discipline, and problem-solving
• Commitment to child-centered, developmentally appropriate teaching

• Competitive salary with 41 paid weeks per year
• Full remission for teachers’ children’s class and supply fees
• Paid preparation weeks (3 weeks annually)
• Paid winter break and one week of spring break
• Option to teach specialty classes from 1:25–3:30 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, earning up to $4,800 more per month depending on class enrollment
• HHH pays 75% of employee health insurance and offers 401(k) options
• Small class sizes capped at 16 students and assistants for Kindergarten, 1st grade, or when necessary.
• Teachers have a music teacher come into their classroom once a week to lead music and have a handwork teacher teach their class twice a week.
• Inspiring outdoor work environment with freedom, creativity, connection, and a strong emphasis on inner development

Our teachers are thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply committed to their craft. Faculty meet weekly and work together in a culture of reflection, shared responsibility, and professional growth. We value innovation, openness, and a willingness to learn from one another while holding a strong reverence for childhood and developmental wisdom.

Please send a cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

We look forward to meeting educators who feel called to nurture children through meaningful work, deep connection, and learning in harmony with nature.