Priority Listing Class Teacher: Grade 3

Position:
Third Grade Class Teacher 2026/27 School Year

Location:

Waldorf School of Baltimore

To apply send a letter of interest along with resume to Cecilia Liss at cliss

The Waldorf School of Baltimore seeks a full‑time third grade Class Teacher to join our vibrant faculty. This position offers the opportunity to teach a class of students through the Waldorf curriculum within a supportive community dedicated to Waldorf Education. We are looking for a teacher who can bring warmth, creativity, and strong classroom leadership, while fostering an atmosphere of respect, kindness, and curiosity.

Class Teachers are responsible for planning and teaching Main Lesson blocks, language arts, math, and other core subjects as appropriate to the grade. They also integrate the arts, direct class plays, guide field trips and class activities, and engage with the rich seasonal festivals that form part of the Waldorf tradition. Collaboration with subject teachers, families, and colleagues is an essential part of the role.

The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a love of working with children, and a willingness to deepen their understanding of Waldorf education. Previous classroom experience and Waldorf training are highly valued, though not required. The school provides mentoring and professional development opportunities, including Waldorf teacher training.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Waldorf trained or willing to enroll in Waldorf training
• Effective classroom management and teaching skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexibility, creativity, patience, and humor
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development

The Class Teacher guides Teach, full‑time, a class as described in the Waldorf School of Baltimore curriculum and within the framework of Waldorf educational philosophy. Create a classroom atmosphere where learning, cooperation, kindness, sharing, caring, respect and tolerance are encouraged. Assess progress of students on an on‑going basis. Maintain regular communication with parents describing projects, expectations, homework, written progress reports, and special events.

Conduct parent‑teacher conferences on a scheduled and as needed basis. Participate in all‑school and Community events and activities.

• Carry out the responsibilities of the position as described below.
• Inform the Director of Academics of problems and issues which may interfere with the ability to carry out the responsibilities below.