Employment Opportunities
Established in 1989, Camellia Waldorf School is an AWSNA-accredited school that has been educating students from preschool to 8th grade for over 35 years. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to providing the finest Waldorf education for our students. Our beautiful 3-acre campus sits alongside the Sacramento River on the ancestral lands of the Maidu people in the serene Pocket Area of Sacramento, CA. At Camellia, children learn and play in a beautiful environment that includes mature trees, a community garden and plenty of space for outdoor activities.
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Camellia faculty and staff receive ongoing training and support to enhance their skills and to meet the ever-changing needs of our students. Known as the most diverse Waldorf school in North America, Camellia is committed to providing an educational experience that is inclusive of all the diverse members of our community. Camellia’s strong and devoted community boasts dedicated parents and friends, with a Board of Trustees made up of current parents, faculty members and enthusiastic parents of long-graduated alums.  Camellia Waldorf enjoys a vibrant community life year-round with events, festivals and community education. We invite you to learn more about Camellia and what our school has to offer. To learn more, please email jobs@camelliawaldorf.org
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1st Grade Class Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year 
 
Camellia Waldorf School seeks applicants for our rising 1st Grade Class for the 2026-2027 school year. 
 
Camellia is committed to bringing the fullest curriculum to one of the most diverse Waldorf School student bodies in North America. We offer classes from preschool through 8th grade, and our program includes Spanish, Strings, Choir, Handwork, Woodworking, Movement, Gardening, Circus Arts and Sports teams. 
 
Teaching first grade requires humor, warmth and a strong sense of form and boundaries.  Our ideal candidate will have completed Waldorf teacher training, have successful teaching experience, possess a strong relationship with anthroposophy and demonstrate a commitment to self-development beyond the classroom. 
 
Camellia seeks to maintain the health of the teachers and support the continued study of anthroposophy. We are looking for teachers committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and our parent community.  
 
Benefits include full tuition remission for faculty children, health care including vision and dental, Simple IRA retirement savings plan, competitive salary with California Waldorf Schools, and financial assistance for continuing education and professional development. 
 
Please send a cover letter, resume, personal biographical statement, and professional references to jobs@camelliawaldorf.org.  Learn more at our website https://www.camelliawaldorf.org/ 
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​Camellia Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a more diverse work and learning environment, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.