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.

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

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. 

Coming Soon: School Director Position

Camellia Waldorf School will be seeking a new School Director to help lead our school and coordinate the school administration, with an anticipated start date of July 2027. The School Director oversees the day-to-day business of running the school, working in close partnership with the administrative staff, board and faculty, including our faculty Leadership Team.

We are looking for a dedicated leader with a strong foundation in Waldorf pedagogy and experience in school administration. The position involves being able to prioritize between multiple competing tasks, providing overall direction, and communicating and working with many different types of people. Our school culture is highly collaborative, and we value our relationships with each other.

Camellia Waldorf School is located on three acres in Sacramento, California, nestled along the Sacramento River. We are proud to be among the most diverse Waldorf schools in North America. Our committed faculty, staff and parents, together with our students, form a wonderful community that is truly a special place, with a lot of warmth and heart, bringing a Waldorf curriculum to our students.

Our faculty, staff, board and school community will be defining in more detail what we will be seeking in our next School Director over the next few months, and we intend to start a full search by this fall. Salary range is projected to be $95,000 – $120,000, depending on experience. Those wishing to indicate early interest in the position may send a resume to boardpresident@camelliawaldorf.org.

Lower Grades Assistant

Camellia Waldorf School is seeking a Lower Grades Assistant. This position provides support to the lead class teacher, offering an opportunity to gain Waldorf classroom experience and be mentored by a lead teacher. The assistant helps the lead teacher and special subject teachers in maintaining a harmonious and orderly classroom environment. Responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of classroom activities, supporting lesson plans, and working with small groups of children. This position is a great opportunity for someone interested in Waldorf education to gain valuable experience and contribute to the classroom environment.

Job duties include

Assist in main lesson and some subject classes. This may involve preparations and presentation of lessons as determined by class teacher or subject specialist

Provide small group instruction in subject areas as needed under the direction of class teacher or subject specialist

Work with individual children as directed by lead teacher

Help children get prepared during transitions, work with their materials, do bookwork, have proper posture and pencil grip

Participate in some classroom activities, speech work, flute or recording playing, etc.

Supervise snack, lunch, and recess and other times as needed

Prepare, maintain and organize classroom materials for instructional activities

Assist with set-up, clean-up, and maintaining a clean and tidy classroom

Encourage student participation in class activities by offering one-on-one assistance

Implement classroom (and school) discipline and behavior management programs

Proactively redirect students as needed

Support the review, grading and tracking of student work

Accompany some field trips

Participate in several parent meetings and conferences during the year

Support preparation and celebration of festivals

Meet with class teacher for guidance and planning

Be available for phone conversations or conferences as needed

Work with the class teacher and/or subject specialist to provide class notes or newsletter to families to keep parents informed of activities, events and class happenings

Work with the class teacher and subject specialists on providing information for a written evaluation of each child at the end of the year

Assist teacher in keeping appropriate records of each student’s progress in basic skills as well as records on small group work

Maintain confidentiality regarding all student or parent concerns

Can meet the physical demands of working with young children (walking on uneven surfaces, participating in physically active play, floor work, bending, lifting children);

Live Scan background screening (required before first day of work);

TB risk assessment/clearance (required before first day of work);

CPR/first aid certification, or willing to obtain training;

Additional trainings required within first month of employment.

Assistants will be first in line for substitution opportunities at a higher rate of pay.

Position Details:

Type: Part-time
Pay: $18-20 per hour
Hours: 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Term: School year, September through June

To Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and your resume to jobs@camelliawaldorf.org

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and clerical support to Camellia Waldorf School, including scheduling, data entry, answering phones, greeting parents and visitors, assisting with general office operations.

Work Days and Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Year Round Position

Includes two weeks of paid vacation, plus generous paid holiday schedule.

Job Duties Include:

· Receiving/responding to phone calls and walk-ins, including inquiries from prospective parents

· Scheduling tours and supporting the admissions process

· Maintaining student records, emergency contact forms, and class rosters

· Filing

· Data Entry

· Assist with front desk reception, including supporting students, teachers, and parents, use of copy machine, sorting mail,

· Email correspondence, including monitoring emails sent to shared front desk email

· Support with classroom needs, including covering breaks and supervising students

· Monitor drop off and pick up in the parking lot

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Computer literacy

· Experience working in an office environment

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· Must pass Live Scan Background Check

· Must provide negative TB test results

· Ability to multi-task

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong communication and verbal skills

· Ability to work with children of all ages

Desired Skills

· Experience with Office 365, student data bases, and other software systems

· Experience working in a school office

· Familiarity with Waldorf Education

Pay Rate: $18-$20 per hour depending on experience; sick and vacation time

Part-Time Eurythmy Teacher

Our school is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Eurythmy Teacher to join our faculty for the upcoming school year. This role offers the opportunity to bring movement, music and imagination to life while contributing to a vibrant and collaborative Waldorf community.

The Role

The Eurythmy teacher is an integral member of our teaching team and will:

Teach Eurythmy across various grade levels (flexible scheduling, such as block or semester teaching, may be considered)
Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate Eurythmy curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy
Collaborate closely with class teachers and specialty faculty to support student growth and class community
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

Qualifications
The ideal candidate:

Holds a recognized Eurythmy training (completed or in progress)
Has at least 2 years of experience working with children across age groups (more experience preferred)
Demonstrates warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm in working with students
Is collaborative, dependable, and organized
Communicates clearly and maintains strong professional relationships
Is inspired by Waldorf education and anthroposophy

To Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and your resume to jobs@camelliawaldorf.org

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.