Grade 6 Class Teacher
About
Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Waldorf teacher for our upcoming sixth grade class. A commitment to the Waldorf curriculum and interest in collaboration with colleagues and parents are required qualities in candidates wishing to be considered for this position.
Essential Job Duties
Strive to understand the model of child development that underlies the Waldorf curriculum, couple this with study of the curriculum itself, the PRWS curriculum standards, and an awareness of the class and community attributes, plan lessons for the grade level of their students.
Written plans should be prepared each year which include the order of main lesson blocks, goals for the students’ development of academic, artistic, physical, and social skills, and daily and weekly class schedules.
In addition to main lessons, Class Teachers are responsible for planning and teaching lessons in form drawing, music, painting, drawing, modeling, and skills or practice periods in which the main lesson learning is practiced and reinforced.
Work to deepen their understanding of the curriculum through the anthroposophical study of human development and the evolution of human consciousness.
Provide a conscious model of responsible behavior that together with loving authority and discipline, conveys a sense of respect, reverence, and gratitude.
Develop the ability to work with the class as a whole, while concurrently being aware of (and tending to) the individual needs.
Interact with parents with honesty, courtesy, warmth, and professionalism. Work with parents to promote awareness and understanding of their child’s school experience, as well as to foster the parents’ development as a supporting and protecting calyx around the development of the class as a whole.
Contributes to public relations aspects of the school’s work as follows: taking part in at least one informational event per year and contributing to the Calyx, the school’s newsletter.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor’s degree
Experience and/or training in teaching children
Waldorf Teaching certification from an AWSNA-recognized institute or a clear path to certification
Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for Waldorf education, including curriculum and pedagogy
Knowledge and understanding of anthroposophy and the picture of child development it presents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfort working independently and collaboratively
Employment Details
Full-time, salaried position
Starting salary is $36,500 per year
401(k) with 3% matching
24-hour accident insurance is available
A modest professional development stipend is available as the budget allows
Paid Time Off (PTO) days are 8 per year (or 64 hours)
Full tuition remission available for each child
Free hot lunch provided Monday through Thursday
To Apply
Please send letter of interest, resume, and three references to admin@pleasantridgewaldorf.org.