Class Teachers

Classroom Teacher (K–8)

Peace Valley Charter School – Boise, Idaho

Peace Valley Charter School is a public, tuition‑free K–8 school located in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 2018, we are currently in our 8th year and joyfully moving into Year 9 in the 2026–27 school year
. As the first Waldorf charter school in our region, we are proud to serve families who seek a whole‑child education within a public school setting.

Our school is small, caring, and deeply relational
. We value strong teacher–student relationships, close collaboration among colleagues, and an engaged parent community that actively supports school life.

Peace Valley is led by a director who brings both deep classroom experience and pedagogical leadership
. She taught as a Waldorf class teacher for eight years before stepping into administration and holds a Master’s degree in Waldorf Education
. Under her leadership, the school is intentionally working to balance Idaho state requirements and academic rigor with authentic Waldorf pedagogy
, supporting teachers in doing meaningful, developmentally appropriate work.

Boise is a family‑friendly, safe, and vibrant city
, ideal for educators who value both community and the outdoors. With easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, fishing, and camping—alongside a growing arts and food scene—Boise offers an exceptional quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Peace Valley is guided by Waldorf principles while meeting Idaho Content Standards. Our curriculum integrates arts, movement, music, storytelling, and nature‑based learning to support students’ intellectual, emotional, and social development.

• Develop curriculum collaboratively, integrating arts, movement, nature, and Idaho Content Standards
• Facilitate cross‑curricular instruction
• Assess and document student learning and development
• Communicate regularly and thoughtfully with families
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and evaluation processes
  
  Supervise students throughout the school day
• Maintain a nurturing, peaceful, safe, and positive learning environment

• Valid Idaho State Teaching Certificate or the ability to become certified through the Idaho State Department of Education
• Waldorf teacher trained or willingness to complete Waldorf teacher training if not already certified through a recognized Waldorf training program
• Interest in becoming dually certified (Idaho credential + Waldorf training)
• Additional skills or interests in drawing, painting, singing, movement, handwork, drama, or music are highly valued

• PERSI retirement benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week
• Salary aligned with the Idaho State Department of Education Career Ladder
• Health benefits, personal leave, and sick leave for full‑time employees
• Ongoing professional development and Waldorf training support
• A collaborative, mission‑driven school community

• A small, loving school community
• Peace Valley is intentionally small, allowing teachers to truly know their students, collaborate closely with colleagues, and feel supported in their work. Relationships are at the center of everything we do.
• Experienced, teacher‑centered leadership
• Our director is a seasoned Waldorf educator who spent eight years as a classroom teacher before becoming an administrator and holds a Master’s degree in Waldorf Education. She understands the realities of the classroom and actively supports teachers in finding a healthy balance between Idaho state requirements and authentic Waldorf pedagogy.
• Waldorf education in a public school setting
• As a public charter school, Peace Valley offers the rare opportunity to practice Waldorf‑inspired education while meeting state standards. Teachers are supported in integrating arts, movement, storytelling, and nature into rigorous academic instruction.
• Deep relationships through looping
• Classroom teachers have the opportunity to loop with students (Grades 1‑3, 1‑5 or Grades 6‑8), fostering strong class culture, continuity, and meaningful long‑term growth for both students and teachers.
• An engaged and…