These part-time position involves supervising children in the afternoons, ensuring they are engaged in age-appropriate activities that align with Waldorf principles. The role includes overseeing quiet time, guiding simple crafts and games, and supervising outdoor play. The duties also involve preparing a simple snack for the children who remain after 3:15 PM and cleaning the classroom after 5:00PM when the children are picked up.  Providers are expected to meet with the lead teacher and  observe the morning lesson at least once to gain a sense of the  rhythm of the day and the teacher's expectations, in order to provide as much continuity of care as possible. 

Kindergarten Extended Care Provider 

Monday - Friday 12:30PM to 5:30PM, the kindergarten afternoon provider cares for those students who stay for the afternoon.  Duties include setting up rest time mats, overseeing a quiet rest time,  preparing the late afternoon snack, and supervising outdoor play until 3:15PM when the majority of children will be picked up.  At 3:15PM, the remaining children in the two kindergartens will be combined under the care of one provider.  After the children are picked up by 5:15PM, the extended care provider cleans the classroom.  

First Grade/Grades Extended Care Provider 

Monday - Friday 1:00PM - 5:30PM, the first grade extended care provider cares for the first graders who remain after 1:00PM.  At 3:00PM, older grades children who need care until 5:00PM will join the first graders for a snack, outdoor play, and indoor games, crafts, and activities.  After the children are picked up by 5:15PM, the extended care provider cleans the first grade classroom. 

Grades Extended Care Provider   On Thursday, when it is early release for grades 2 - 8, this extended care provider supervises children from 1:00PM – 3:15PM focusing primarily on supervised outdoor play.

Qualifications for all positions

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or childcare setting.

• A warm and patient demeanor with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s growth through creative and outdoor activities.

• Familiarity with Waldorf education principles is a plus but not required.

Sandpoint Waldorf School is seeking flexible and reliable Substitute Teachers for our early childhood program. If you are comfortable working with young children and have a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will always substitute as an assistant, working alongside a lead teacher. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and collaborative educational environment. If you have a passion for working with young children and supporting their development, please consider becoming a substitute teacher at our school.

We are looking for experienced substitute teachers to support our Grades program. Substitutes in this role are typically responsible for leading the class independently. Prior teaching experience is required, though Waldorf-specific experience is not mandatory. This position is ideal for educators who are confident in managing a classroom and delivering lessons effectively.

We are seeking a capable musician who is familiar with violin, viola, cello, and bass. 

The assistant  helps with tuning, correct playing position, and classroom management.  In addition, the assistant will work with sectionals as directed by the Strings Teacher, and serve as a substitute when needed. 

Hours: 12:30-3:30 (or 3:15 PM) PM Wednesday-Friday

Responsibilities:

• On Wednesday, this role is as an assistant to the lead provider, helping to settle children for rest time, assisting them with quiet activities at the table after rest, before helping them gear up for outside play. The assistant helps clean the classroom while the lead provider supervises the children outside until the indoor chores are complete. The assistant then joins the provider outside and assists with dismissal to the parents at 3:00 PM.

• Thursday and Friday, this role is as lead provider, without an assistant. The duties are similar to those as an assistant, except that the provider goes outside with the children and cleaning takes place after the children are dismissed to their parents.

Qualifications:

• Experience supervising groups of young children.

• Ability to maintain a calm, patient presence and to hold firm, loving boundaries.

Compensation:

• $17.70/ hour as an assistant

• $19.80/hour as the lead provider

• A percentage, based on the amount of time worked, of tuition remission is offered to an employee who has children enrolled at the school.

Interested candidates should provide a resume, a list of references, and a letter of interest to hr@sandpointwaldorf.org

The Administrative Assistant is the welcoming presence in the front office, responding to phone calls, visitors to the school, and parents who are picking up their children early as well as assisting students who need some extra care, whether it is a bandaid or a cup of tea.  Hours 12:30 - 3:00  two to four days/week.  Benefits include a small percentage of tuition remission. 

First Grade Teacher for 2026-27 school year

The first grade teacher ideally is poised to start an eight year journey with the upcoming first grade, the class of  2034. 

Given that the teacher is responsible to deliver the Waldorf school curriculum in a developmentally and imaginatively rich manner, while shepherding the individual social and emotional growth of  each student, the teacher ideally has completed Waldorf teacher training and has teaching experience. The teacher also works collaboratively with colleagues, attending weekly faculty meetings, serving on a committee, and engaging in the festival life of the school. In addition, the teacher develops a warm relationship with the parents, holding a minimum of four parent evenings each year, two parent/teacher conferences, and meeting with parents as needed throughout the school year.  This is a full time position, with benefits that include full tuition remission for the teacher's children who attend the school, a health care stipend,  funding for professional development, and the option to participate in a simple IRA plan. 

Applicants should send their cover letter, resume, a brief written biography, and a list of at least three references to hr@sandpointwaldorf.org.