Grades Lead Teacher

Job Category:
Lower School:
Grades 1-5 and Middle School:
Grades 6-8

Are you looking for a place where you can rediscover your love of teaching?

Do you want to teach enthusiastic and curious children?

Beginning in the 26/27 school year, our Lead Grades Teacher will bring students the fullness and richness of life through their curriculum. Applicants should be open to teaching combined grade levels in a supportive team environment. If you have a passion for teaching, a willingness to work collaboratively with others, and want to teach curious, imaginative students who participate in their learning, we welcome you to apply.

At The Waldorf School of St. Louis
, we rethink what is possible in education.

Salary is based on background, qualifications, and years of experience.

The Waldorf School of St. Louis, established in 1993, offers a unique educational experience with programs ranging from parent-child classes to a comprehensive K-8 curriculum. The school integrates arts and academics to foster a passion for learning in students. Its progressive approach aligns with the various stages of human development, focusing on both what and how children learn. As part of the world’s fastest-growing educational movement, our school provides an environment where students thrive academically and creatively.

Lead Grades teacher candidates will have either:

• A bachelor’s degree in education or another field, with a desire to teach

AND

• Waldorf Teacher Training certificate or in the process of working towards completion of the Waldorf Teacher Training
• Experience working with children
• Commitment to continued training and education in the realm of Waldorf Education
• Willingness to renew traditional Waldorf curriculum through DEIJ perspective and consciousness.
• Positive and effective communication skills
• Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Candidates should also be willing to learn about Waldorf education. Various Waldorf education trainings exist, and some of these trainings may be paid for by the school, up to 50%.

Pay:
From $35,000.00 per year. Salary is based on background, qualifications, and years of experience.

We offer:

• Freedom in creating curriculum to meet the needs of the developing children
• Students are assessed using a variety of methods rather than annual standardized tests
• Small class sizes and engaged, curious students
• Training funds (up to 50% reimbursement) for professional development
• Collaborative faculty and staff who make decisions by consensus
• A campus in the heart of Historic North Webster with access to parks, and outdoor spaces that are integral to our students’ school day and overall educational experience through outdoor playtime, experiential learning, kinesthetic learning, and curiosity about the world beyond the classroom walls
• Tuition discounts for children of employees, up to 100% for FT employees
• Mentoring programs and strong, supportive, collegial relationships
• Cover Letter with a short autobiographical statement
• Resume or summary of your applicable knowledge/experience
• Three professional references:
  Please provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications and character.