Grade 1 Class Teacher

• Location 2728 NE 100th St,Seattle, WA, 98125,United States
• Base Pay $54,860.00 - $ / Year
• Job Category Grade School
• Employee Type Exempt
• Manage Others No

Seattle Waldorf School is seeking an engaging , competent, and compassionate classroom teacher to inspire and develop an engaged and eager class of students in their elementary school years. 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 teaching elementary-aged students.

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, students become creative problem-solvers—imaginative thinkers who journey toward intellectual excellence, human compassion, and artistic skill.

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

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an excellent classroom experience for all students.

Specific Responsibilities:

Plans and leads appropriate field trips

Keeps records and writes reports according to current school guidelines

Recess and dismissal duties as assigned (approximately seven per week)

Plans and facilitates parent meetings and conferences to support student learning and community development

Maintains communication and collaboration with the entire SWS faculty

Attends weekly Department Meetings, Grade School Faculty Meetings, Full Faculty Meetings as scheduled, and In Service/Professional Development days

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

Is familiar and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

Vigorously engages in professional development through teacher In-Service Days, Preview Days, Review Days, and conferences as determined in conversation with the Grade School Director

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience:

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

Waldorf Teaching Certificate 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 a 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 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…