Grade 2 Lead Teacher

About the role

Prairie Hill Waldorf School, an established, thriving, and fully AWSNA-accredited institution, seeks a dedicated, warm, and collaborative Grade 2 Teacher to join our faculty beginning in Fall of 2026.

We are looking for the right candidate to nurture the love of learning in up to 25 active, inquisitive children. This is an urgent invitation to join a value-driven community committed to fostering curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning.

About

Prairie Hill Waldorf School was founded in 1987 and is a full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America) and a participant in the (WPCP) Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. Currently, there are 192 students from pre-k to grade eight, robust parent and tot classes and 47 outstanding faculty and staff. Our faculty is grounded in their commitment to anthroposophy, and we have an enthusiastic and supportive parent body and board of trustees. We are an established, thriving school situated on 14 acres of land including gardens, fields, wetlands and small woods located in beautiful Lake Country (City of Delafield) between Milwaukee and Madison, Wi.

Responsibilities

• Offer a rich Waldorf curriculum that nurtures the whole child—head, heart, and hands—through academics, art, and nature.
• Work collaboratively within the Grades department.
• Be joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior teaching experience or experience in teaching a grades class.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• A Waldorf certificate or degree is preferred but not necessary; willingness to participate in Waldorf training is essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior teaching experience or experience in teaching a grades class.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• A Waldorf certificate or degree is preferred but not necessary; willingness to participate in Waldorf training is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary is competitive and dependent on teaching experience and education.
• Benefits Package: Includes dental insurance, 401K matching, tuition remission, free childcare, and summer camp discounts.
• Mentorship: Includes paid Waldorf teacher training and on-site mentoring.
• Work-Life Balance: Ample prep and meeting times are provided during the workday.
• Community: Join supportive, enthusiastic colleagues and a vibrant parent community.
• Campus: Our campus is situated on fourteen acres of land, including gardens, fields, wetlands, and small woods, offering a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable environment.

Employment Details

We offer robust support to ensure your success and creative freedom in the classroom.

To Apply

Please submit a resume listing background, training, experience, and three references to:

Jeanne Ring, Human Resources Committee
Prairie Hill Waldorf School
N14W29143 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Email: jring@prairiehillwaldorf.org
Phone: 262-646-7497