Fourth Grade Lead Class Teacher

Cedarwood Waldorf School is seeking a dedicated and inspired Grades Lead Class Teacher to guide a Grade 4 class through a holistic, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy. The Lead Class Teacher carries primary responsibility for the academic, social, and emotional well‑being of the students and serves as the central figure in cultivating a healthy and cohesive classroom community.

Cedarwood is located in SW Portland, an area known for its natural beauty, abundance of outdoor recreational activities and thriving foodie culture. Portland has a robust Waldorf community, with six schools, a Waldorf high school, many home pre‑schools, anthroposophical doctors, therapeutic eurythmists and the Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society.

Cedarwood is accredited by both AWSNA and NWAIS, and currently serves more than 260 students from early childhood through the eighth grade. Our students benefit from rich, diverse programming that includes Spanish, Japanese, eurythmy, music, practical arts, movement, Cyber Civics, and a middle‑school math program. Additionally, we have an educational support team that provides assessment and individual and/or small group academic support for students.

We have a strong, collaborative faculty that works hard to support one another and consciously represent Waldorf education to our school community and beyond.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes tuition remission, healthcare, and flex days.

• Teach the daily Main Lesson block and integrate Waldorf curriculum across academic disciplines.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with Waldorf standards and Cedarwood’s scope and sequence.
• Incorporate artistic, movement‑based, and experiential methods into daily learning.
• Foster a warm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports student growth and well‑being.
• Observe and respond to the individual needs of students, offering differentiated instruction and support as needed.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure consistency and integration of curriculum.
• Maintain regular and professional communication with parents, including class meetings, progress reports, and conferences.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with families to support the child’s development and the school community.
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings, mentoring, peer observation, in‑service training, and professional development.
• Engage in school festivals, events, and community‑building activities as a representative of the class and faculty.
• Contribute to a collegial and mission‑aligned faculty culture through teamwork and shared responsibility.

• Waldorf teacher certification required.
• Classroom teaching experience, ideally in Waldorf or other developmentally‑informed pedagogy.
• Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and school community.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work and a growth mindset in professional practice.

Salary: $52-82K annually.

Benefits include health insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, retirement, and professional development support.