Grades Class Teacher
About The Position
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Grades Class Teacher to join its established grades faculty in a growing Silicon Valley community. The teacher will guide students’ curiosity and love of learning with a calming presence, helping them explore and engage with the world around them. The position involves teaching main lessons and other periods for grades 1–8 according to the school’s scope and sequence. The teacher assesses students’ academic and social progress, builds trusting partnerships with parents, supports a cohesive classroom community, prepares student reports, collaborates with education support on assessments and accommodations, and participates in faculty development and professional development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
- Two years of Waldorf class teaching experience.
- Certificate of Completion in Waldorf Teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach main lessons and other periods for grade levels 1–8, following the school’s scope and sequence.
- Assess individual students’ academic and social progress while developing trusting partnerships with parents.
- Create and maintain a socially functional and cohesive group of students, and manage social and emotional class dynamics.
- Attend and participate in faculty development conferences and Waldorf School of the Peninsula professional development days.
- Write quarterly, semi-annual, and annual student reports.
- Work closely with education support on assessments and students who need accommodations, and implement accommodations when required and feasible.
- Schedule and organize parent class meetings throughout the year, with occasional scheduled one-on-one parent-teacher conferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
