Early Childhood Teacher

Seattle Waldorf Schoo
l is seeking an experienced, engaging, and compassionate educator to be a part of our early childhood program. We are looking for someone who can work effectively as part of a team and independently. We need a leader who understands best practices in teaching, who is interested in collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches, and who is passionate about caring for young children.

We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. Salary is competitive with independent schools. Seattle Waldorf School offers an excellent benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and an extraordinary work environment.

Who We Are:

At Seattle Waldorf School, students become creative problem-solvers—imaginative thinkers who journey toward intellectual excellence, human compassion, and artistic skill. Our modern curriculum is rooted in tradition—for children 18 months to 14 years. We lead students on a joyful journey that fosters critical thinking, synthesis, and creativity. At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families and students, and to create a culture that supports racial equity.

Our Mission:
Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an optimal classroom experience for students in early childhood.

Specific Responsibilities:

Teaches early childhood from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday including 1 ½ hours of preparation time

Keeps records and writes reports according to current school guidelines

Plans and facilitates class meetings and caregiver:teacher conferences to support student learning and community development

Maintains communication and collaboration with the early childhood department

Engages in festival and community life of class and school

Facilitates weekly meetings with class team of Assistant Teachers

Mentors and supervises Afternoon Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher

Attends weekly Early Childhood Lead Teacher Meetings

Attends monthly Early Childhood Branch Meetings

Attends monthly College Meetings

Models a culture of flexible, continuous learning for students

Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

Complies and is familiar with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

Engages vigorously in professional development through teacher in-services, Preview Days, Review Days, and conferences as determined in conversation with the Early Childhood Director

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility

Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university required*

3+ years’ experience teaching in a classroom environment preferred

Advanced degree and State Teacher Certificate preferred

Experience in a Waldorf school preferred

Culturally Responsive Teaching experience preferred

* Candidates who do not have the required degree/certificate may be considered with a commitment to complete them within a specified length of time from start of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Commitment to excellence in teaching, parent/caregiver education and dialogue, self-development, and collegial cooperation

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a hands-on team environment

Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community

We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers to have the skills necessary to ensure that their classrooms are safe, inclusive places for everyone

We seek a teacher who is aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively works to eliminate…