2027 Grades Teacher

The Grades Teacher delivers a developmentally aligned Waldorf curriculum for an assigned class (Grades 1–8). Responsibilities include planning and teaching daily Main Lesson blocks, core academic subjects, and integrated artistic activities such as music, movement, storytelling, and visual arts. The teacher maintains a warm and orderly classroom environment, provides differentiated instruction, communicates regularly with parents, and participates in faculty meetings, professional development, festivals, and school community events.

This role reflects and supports the pedagogical and community values of Sacramento Waldorf School
.

Sacramento Waldorf School is a vibrant, nature-rich learning community where curiosity, creativity, and human connection guide the educational experience. Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus with gardens, farm animals, orchards, and outdoor learning spaces, our school offers a holistic environment where students learn through movement, artistry, academic rigor, and meaningful relationships.

We are seeking a Grades Teacher who brings warmth, imagination, clear communication, and a deep commitment to child development. This teacher will help shape a strong class community, guide students with compassion and consistency, and collaborate closely with colleagues and families. If you believe in Waldorf education as a living and evolving practice, we invite you to join our dedicated faculty.

• Plan and deliver daily Main Lesson blocks and additional classes aligned with the Waldorf curriculum for the assigned grade.
• Teach core academic content in an interdisciplinary, artistic, and developmentally aligned manner.
• Incorporate storytelling, movement, music, arts, and hands‑on learning in daily lessons.
• Maintain an orderly, nurturing classroom environment grounded in rhythm, respect, and clear expectations.
• Assess student progress through observation, formative assessments, written feedback, and end‑of‑year narrative reports.
• Support healthy social‑emotional development and model positive communication and conflict resolution.
• Provide differentiated instruction for student learning needs and partner with Student Support when appropriate.
• Collaborate with specialty teachers (Handwork, Movement, World Languages, Music, Farming, etc.) to ensure curricular cohesion.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing study of Waldorf pedagogy.

• Waldorf Teacher Training or completion of a Waldorf Teacher Certification Program strongly preferred.
• Prior Waldorf class teaching experience highly desirable.
• Experience working with elementary or middle‑school aged children in educational settings required.

Employees working 75% FTE or more may access the following school‑provided benefits:

• 95% employer‑paid individual health & dental coverage (selected plans)
• Vision insurance (partial employer‑paid)
• Tuition remission for eligible dependents equal to 75% of the employee’s FTE
• $10,000 life insurance policy (with optional additional coverage)
• Paid personal time, sick leave, and holidays
• Up to 2% retirement match after two years of full‑time employment

Please send a resume
, letter of interest
, and the SWS employment application to:
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