4th Grade Class Teacher - Group Learning

Overview

We are seeking a warm, dedicated, and experienced 4th grade teacher to lead a small pod of children in a hybrid home-and-outdoor learning environment. This is a part-time role, four days per week, designed for an educator who values meaningful connection, creativity, and a developmentally aligned approach to teaching.

The learning environment is split between two days in a cozy home classroom setting and two days fully outdoors in nature (weather permitting). The ideal candidate is grounded in the Waldorf curriculum and pedagogy, with a rich understanding of child development, rhythm, storytelling, and the arts. Just as importantly, they bring strong academic teaching experience and are confident in integrating core skills such as literacy, math, science, and history through engaging and hands-on lessons.

We are looking for someone who brings flexibility and initiative, a teacher who is inspired to design lessons that reflect not only the Waldorf developmental approach but also their own unique strengths, passions, and teaching style. Whether your gifts are in music, handwork, earth sciences, storytelling, movement, or project-based learning, we value your unique approach to learning!

• Is trained in or has extensive experience with Waldorf education
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative to learning
• Feels comfortable designing and adapting curriculum to meet children’s needs
• Is passionate about nature-based learning and confident teaching outdoors
• Naturally integrates movement, games, and hands-on learning
• Demonstrates strong classroom management grounded in warmth and respect
• Values collaboration but is also comfortable working independently
• Encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and resilience in children
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with parents
• Is reliable, organized, and comfortable with a fluid, evolving learning environment
• Brings joy, calm presence, and a sense of humor to teaching

• Creating engaging, developmentally aligned learning experiences rooted in Waldorf pedagogy
• Building lessons, rhythms and activities that reflect your unique teaching gifts
• Cultivating a safe and nurturing classroom environment
• Teaching both academic and social-emotional skills
• Leading outdoor learning days with nature exploration, seasonal work, and practical life skills
• Integrating arts such as painting, form drawing, handwork, music, poetry, and drama
• Providing thoughtful communication and updates to parents
• Supporting a lifelong love of learning while honoring each child as an individual

Please apply by sending your resume and letter about yourself and why this job is a great fit for you to  You are also welcome to write us directly with questions. Thank you!!