Grades Summer Program Leader

About the role

Mālamalama Waldorf School is seeking a warm, dependable, and creative Summer Program Leader to guide our Grades Summer Program for children ages 7–13. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with children in a mixed-age setting and can provide calm leadership, healthy rhythm, creativity, and strong supervision throughout the summer.

Program Dates

June 15 – July 31, 2026

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Compensation

$20/hour

About

Mālamalama Waldorf School is an independent Waldorf school located in Keaʻau on Hawaiʻi Island, serving children from early childhood through grade 8. Our program emphasizes imagination, creativity, connection to nature, artistic expression, and healthy child development within a nurturing community environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead and supervise a mixed-age group of up to 20 children ages 7–13
• Plan and lead games, crafts, storytelling, outdoor activities, and nature-based experiences
• Maintain a healthy daily rhythm and safe environment
• Communicate professionally with families and administration
• Maintain attendance records and basic organization
• Participate in orientation and required training

Qualifications

• Applicants must minimally meet DHS BAS qualifications for a Program Leader.
• Waldorf teaching experience or training preferred, but not required.
• Applicants must minimally meet DHS BAS qualifications for a Program Leader through one of the following:
• 2 years of college education and 6 months experience working with school-aged children
• Child Development Associate (CDA) and 6 months experience working with school-aged children
• High school diploma and 9 months experience working with school-aged children
• Additional qualifications include experience leading groups of children independently, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain calm, steady leadership in an active environment. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Applicants must be able to pass required background clearances and must have United States work authorization.
• Waldorf teaching experience or training is preferred, but not required.

Employment Details

• This is a temporary summer position running June 15 – July 31, 2026.
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Approximately 35–36 hours per week

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief letter of interest to info@hawaiiwaldorf.org. Please include any experience working with children, summer programs, camps, schools, or Waldorf education.

Applicants may also review our employment application here: https://www.hawaiiwaldorf.org/_files/ugd/da7501_834d937404c746e7a1d1c9b9a46af989.pdf