First Grade Teacher

Sacramento Waldorf School is seeking a warm, imaginative First Grade Teacher to join our faculty in Fall 2026 someone inspired by meaningful work with children, collaboration with dedicated colleagues, and the opportunity to teach within a deeply rooted and thriving Waldorf community.

The First Grade Teacher delivers a developmentally aligned Waldorf curriculum, including daily Main Lesson instruction, core academics, and integrated artistic activities such as storytelling, movement, music, and visual arts. The teacher creates a rhythmical, nurturing classroom environment and differentiates instruction to meet student needs.

The role includes consistent communication with parents; collaboration with specialty teachers and Student Support; participation in faculty meetings, festivals, professional development, and community events; and upholding school policies and professional standards in support of Sacramento Waldorf School’s educational mission.

Sacramento Waldorf School is a vibrant, nature-rich learning community celebrating over 67 years of Waldorf education on a beautiful 22-acre campus with gardens, orchards, and farm animals. Our students learn through movement, artistry, relationships, and meaningful academic work in a holistic, child-centered environment, supported by a strong specialty program including World Language, Handwork, Movement, Gardening, and Choir.

Classroom Management:
Ability to maintain a warm, structured, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Communication:
Clear, timely, compassionate communication with colleagues, students, and parents.

Pedagogy:
Strong understanding of Waldorf philosophy and curriculum.

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

Problem Solving:
Ability to analyze situations, make sound decisions, and support student needs.

Professionalism:
Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, reliability, and respectful conduct.

Organization:
Strong planning, timely follow-through, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• Waldorf Teacher Training or Waldorf Teacher Certification strongly preferred
• Prior Waldorf class teaching experience highly desirable
• Experience working with elementary or middle school–aged children required

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (AB 1207)
• Health screening and TB clearance
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Skills & Abilities

• Classroom management rooted in warmth, structure, and developmental appropriateness
• Clear, timely, and compassionate communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Strong understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and curriculum
• Collaborative and collegial approach to teaching and problem-solving
• Professional integrity, organization, and follow-through

Sacramento Waldorf School offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Individual health and dental insurance (
  95% employer-paid for select plans)
• Dependent health and dental insurance (
  75% of premium
  )
• Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid)
• Grades 1–8 Class Teachers:
  Tuition remission benefit up to 95% for eligible dependent children
• Long-term disability insurance
• $10,000 life insurance policy with option to purchase additional coverage
• Personal time, holidays, and sick leave per the Employee Handbook
• Up to 2% employer match in the School’s Retirement Plan after two years of full-time employment

How to Apply
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