Math Support Specialist

Job Title

Math Support Specialist

1301 Robin Hood Rd
Richmond, VA, 23227

Richmond Waldorf School was founded in 1996 with a passion for providing children a holistic education that falls in alignment with their natural human development through hands‑on, nature‑rich, and play‑based experiences. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment that cultivates creative thinking, genuine inquiry, and a love of learning. RWS has grown from a single Kindergarten classroom to a campus that serves almost 200 students from Pre‑K through 8th grade.

Our specialty program includes Movement Arts, Russian, French, Biking, Music & Strings, Handwork, Woodwork, Visual Arts, and Latin. Richmond Waldorf School is a Candidate School of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) and is a member of WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America). We have a College, Board of Trustees, and Parents Association that help ensure support for the health of the school.

Our school is located on a beautiful, urban campus in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia in close proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and only a few hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC, and the coastal beaches of Virginia and North Carolina. Richmond is a rapidly growing city with amazing restaurants, a thriving art and music scene, and a plethora of outdoor parks and walking trails.

The James River winds its way through the heart of the city, offering four seasons of adventure and beauty.

Inspire and engage students in Grades 5‑8 by bringing the joy and beauty of mathematics to life. Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for Grades 5‑7 Mathematics and Grade 8 Algebra I, fostering a supportive learning environment where students can achieve their academic and personal potential. Provide targeted support and intervention through one‑on‑one and small‑group instruction, using evidence‑based strategies to enhance student understanding and confidence in mathematics.

Work closely with class teachers to ensure program continuity and effective instruction. Partner with parents to maintain open communication and provide student support. Monitor student progress, offer instructional resources, and provide feedback.

• Research and integrate grade‑level‑appropriate math curricula and methodologies aligned with Waldorf principles.
• Develop the yearly curricular scope and sequence in collaboration with class teachers.
• Create weekly lesson plans for skills and ongoing classes and deliver engaging, holistic lessons rooted in Waldorf pedagogy.
• Nurture and support the class community, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assess student progress regularly through formal and informal methods, providing feedback and necessary support.
• Provide rubrics for parent‑teacher conferences, and submit quarterly, semester, and end‑of‑year reports.
• Collaborate with the Educational Support team to assist students in need of remediation, specialized instruction and assessments.
• Meet weekly with an advisor for support and guidance (for teachers in their first three years).
• Prepare substitute plans for scheduled lessons.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, responding to concerns and scheduling conferences as needed.
• Participate in faculty, section, and committee meetings, one parent evening a year, and school‑wide events, while fulfilling other duties as assigned related to job responsibilities.
• Write student recommendations as needed.
• Continuously engage in professional and personal growth, embracing lifelong learning.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and respond to all parent concerns.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and respond to all collegial concerns.
• Engage in ongoing professional and personal growth.

• Mastery of all levels of math, including numeracy, with strong content knowledge and the ability to present lessons effectively.
• Ability to support students' academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Effective classroom…