Open Positions

Please email your resumé to david.wagner@desertsageschool.org. While optional, feel free to include a letter of interest, resumé, references, and/or copy of your IVP fingerprint clearance card, and references.

Full-Time Art Teacher
We are seeking a full-time art teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Studio art courses may include teaching the following art skills: black & white drawing, painting, weaving, clay modeling, printmaking, book arts, simple woodworking, and stone carving. Additional responsibilities include supervising students, attending field trips, attending weekly staff meetings, and participating in weekly professional development workshops and activities. A desire to be a member of a Waldorf community and embrace a Waldorf teaching ethos is essential; however, experience in Waldorf education is not a requirement for consideration.

Full-Time English Teacher
We are seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Supplemental responsibilities include supervising students, attending field trips, attending weekly staff meetings, and participating in weekly professional development workshops and activities. A desire to be a member of a Waldorf community and embrace a Waldorf teaching ethos is essential; however, experience in Waldorf education is not a requirement for consideration.

Part-Time Physics Teacher
We are seeking a part-time physics teacher to teach main lesson blocks in physics for the 2025-2026 school year. Topics in physics include thermodynamics, mechanics, basic engineering,. This role involves designing and delivering curricula that aligns with Arizona state standards. “Main lesson blocks” meet in the morning and are mini-courses lasting about four and one-half weeks.

Part-Time Algebra/Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus Teacher
We are seeking a part-time math teacher to teach pre-calculus, trigonometry, and algebra for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves designing and delivering curricula that aligns with Arizona state standards and prepares students for more advanced mathematics.

School Bus Drivers
Drive students to and from school in a 15-passenger school bus. Must hold a valid Arizona Driver License. Before or shortly after hire, van drivers must hold an Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate, IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, and adhere to all other requirements of school bus drivers pursuant to state law and board policies. This position is two to four hours per day. Compensation ranges from $16 to $20 per hour.

Finance and Grants Manager
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented manager to oversee the school’s financial operations, grants management, human resources, and regulatory compliance. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health of the school while supporting its mission through effective management of resources and adherence to statutory obligations. Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the school leaders and board

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations

• Develop and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard the school’s assets.

• Collaborate with auditors during annual audits and implement audit recommendations

• Oversee 1099s, W-2s, and taxes for both payroll submission and annual tax return

• Oversee financials to lenders and oversight agencies, purchasing, and contracts.

• Oversee the financial management, compliance, programmatic areas– such as, but not limited to the implementation and tracking of programs, EMAC, and reporting of all grants awarded to the school.

• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, time and effort, and fund allocations to ensure alignment with grant conditions and approved activities

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial reports and supporting documentation to funders as per grant agreements

• Maintain accurate and organized records for all grants, including contracts, financial reports, correspondence, and audit documentation

• Serve as the primary liaison with funders regarding financial compliance, reporting schedules, and audit inquiries

• Support program staff in understanding grant budgets and financial requirements

• Oversee HR functions including onboarding, contracts, payroll, and staff benefits administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with labor laws

• Ensure staff performance reviews and professional development records are up-to-date

• Support school leadership in handling employee relations, policy interpretation, and disciplinary procedures

• Stay current with employment legislation and HR best practices

• Ensuring compliance with retirement accounts, tax accounts and benefits programs (for future depending on any other benefits added above ASRS)

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and submissions to the Arizona Department of Education, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, and other oversight bodies

• Monitor and maintain compliance records, including financial, HR, and grant documentation as required by state and charter regulations

• Stay updated on compliance requirements, deadlines, and policy changes affecting charter school operations in Arizona

• Prepare and submit all required reports, including budgets, financial reports, audits, and grant submissions in accordance with applicable guidelines

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (CPA/ACCA certification preferred)

• At least five years of progressive financial management and audit experience, ideally within educational and nonprofit environments

• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Education, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, and ADE Grants Management financial compliance requirements

• Strong proficiency in financial reporting, grant fund management, and HR operations

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and grants management systems

• Expertise in accural accounting

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial and personnel information