Employment Opportunities

Central Coast Waldorf School, also known as Wishing Well School, on the Central Coast of California, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic 7th/8th Grade Class Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2025 – 2026 school year. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative community, where professionalism, growth, and a love for teaching are highly valued.

Central Coast Waldorf School is a vibrant school with 130 children, from preschool through 8th grade. We are a 17-year-old school with healthy enrollment, strong community support and we are certified by WECAN and AWSNA. We offer specialty programs in Spanish, Math, Handwork, Movement, Strings Ensemble, and Education Support. We are proud to have a highly experienced and committed faculty, along with a supportive and engaged parent body. We are committed to providing a well-rounded, holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and creative growth of our students. Our dedicated faculty works together to create a collaborative, supportive, and enriching environment, ensuring every child is prepared for both academic success and personal development.

As a Member of WECAN and AWSNA, we maintain a strong commitment to the values of Waldorf education and strive to create an energetic, creative, and collaborative atmosphere within our school community. Our supportive parent body, dedicated Board, and caring faculty make Central Coast Waldorf School a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally. Come join our school!

Location: Our school is located in Los Osos, a charming bayside community just 15 minutes from San Luis Obispo. Families from surrounding coastal towns such as Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, San Luis Obispo and greater San Luis Obispo county, make up our school community. The area offers abundant outdoor activities, including beach excursions, hiking, biking, surfing and exploration of a nearby state park. It is beautiful here!

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach 7th and 8th grade students, following the Waldorf curriculum and supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child.
• Create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and exploration.
• Foster a deep connection with students, modeling respect, kindness, and responsibility.
• Integrate subject areas in a way that sparks curiosity and imagination, including the main lessons, arts, music, movement, and practical activities.
• Provide individual support and work with our educational support teacher as needed to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with parents about student progress, challenges, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues on school-wide initiatives, festivals, and community activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to continue growing as a Waldorf educator.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision and life.
• 401K opportunity.
• Full tuition remission for full-time faculty children.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• A collaborative and supportive community of faculty, staff, and parents.

Central Coast Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.

If you are passionate about Waldorf education and excited to guide 7th/8th grade students on their educational journey, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and make a lasting impact!

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

[email protected]

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.
• Waldorf Teacher Certificate or California Teaching Credential
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a Waldorf school or a similar educational setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and an ability to create a positive and nurturing environment.
• A passion for teaching and a deep understanding of child development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Ability to bring creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to the classroom each day.
• Ability to bring a creative curriculum through chalkboard art, speech work and music/song.
• Strong commitment to collegiality, self-development, and excellence in teaching.
• Ability to foster a positive and creative learning environment.

• Personable and professional communication skills
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset
• Reliable and timely follow-through with excellent tracking abilities
• Proficiency with Google Workplace
• Experience working with children
• Ability to take initiative and work independently in a dynamic environment
• Flexible and responsive to a variety of daily needs
• Familiarity with Ravenna, SoSimple and/or social media platforms is a plus
• Waldorf teacher certificate, Ca. Teacher credential, Early Childhood Education credits and knowledge of Waldorf Education are desirable but not required
• Clear fingerprints, background check, CPR certified

• A Waldorf Teacher certificate, California credential or experience teaching

• Proficiency in Spanish and fluency in oral and written communication, a native speaker

• Experience teaching Spanish to children, preferably in Grades 1–8

• Familiarity with, or interest in, Waldorf education and its approach to language learning

• Ability to foster a positive and creative learning environment

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community