Long Term First Grade Substitute Teacher

Long Term First Grade Substitute Teacher Opening Statement

Prairie Hill Waldorf School, an established, thriving and fully AWSNA-accredited institution, seeks a dedicated, warm, and collaborative Long-Term Grade 1 Lead Teacher to take up the Class 1 journey beginning in January/February of 2026.

We are looking for the right candidate to nurture the love of learning in 20 active, inquisitive children. This is an urgent invitation to join a value-driven community committed to fostering curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning.

Our campus is situated on fourteen acres of land, including gardens, fields, wetlands, and small woods, offering a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable environment.

Your Role and Our Mission

You will be stepping into an established classroom, offering a rich Waldorf curriculum that nurtures the whole child—head, heart, and hands—through academics, art, and nature.

As an integral part of our faculty and school governance, you will work collaboratively within the Grades department. We seek a teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

• Teach first-grade curriculum following the Waldorf educational approach.
• Create a supportive, engaging learning environment that nurtures the whole child—head, heart, and hands.
• Apply effective classroom management strategies to promote a harmonious and productive classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty meetings and school governance.
• Maintain classroom routines, policies, and uphold the school’s standards of conduct.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior teaching experience or experience teaching a grade‑level class.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• A Waldorf certificate or degree is preferred but not necessary; willingness to participate in Waldorf training is essential.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary is competitive and dependent on teaching experience and education.
• Benefits Package:
  Includes dental insurance, 401K matching, tuition remission, free childcare, and summer camp discounts.
• Mentorship:
  Includes paid Waldorf teacher training and on‑site mentoring.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Ample prep and meeting times are provided during the workday.
• Community:
  Join supportive, enthusiastic colleagues and a vibrant parent community.

The children are waiting. Join us in our beautiful location in the Lake Country of Delafield, WI, between Milwaukee and Madison.

Please submit a resume listing background, training, experience, and three references to:

Jeanne Ring, Human Resources Committee, Prairie Hill Waldorf School
N14W29143 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Prairie Hill Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.