Lead Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

The Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for our mixed-age Preschool/Kindergarten classroom. The successful candidate will be part of a committed professional community dedicated to fostering clear communication, consistent and developmentally appropriate routines based in Waldorf pedagogy, strong safety practices, and effective collaboration across classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and document a balanced curriculum that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children; and maintain accurate and confidential classroom and student records.
• Establish and maintain a warm, orderly, and well-prepared classroom environment that reflects the rhythms, values, and aesthetic of Waldorf early childhood education.
• Participate fully in the daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of the school.
• Observe, assess, and respond thoughtfully to individual student needs, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student growth and well-being.
• Build respectful, collaborative partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, parent conferences, class meetings, and written correspondence, offering guidance consistent with Waldorf principles.
• Work collegially with faculty, administration, and staff; participate in faculty meetings, professional development days, in-service trainings, and required school events.
• Train, mentor, and supervise the classroom assistant, fostering clear communication, shared responsibility, and effective teamwork.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including Waldorf teacher training and continuing education, and remain current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Support and participate in school festivals, committees, outreach, and admissions-related activities, and serve as a positive ambassador for the school within the wider community.
• Uphold all school policies and procedures related to health, safety, and security to ensure the well-being of students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Requirements

• Completion or near completion of Waldorf Teacher Training certificate from AWSNA or WECAN affiliated institute
• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Experience with working with learning and developmental differences

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of Waldorf Teacher Training certificate from AWSNA or WECAN affiliated institute
• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Experience with working with learning and developmental differences

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy
• Experience with early childhood education

Benefits

• 100% tuition remission for dependents
• BlueCross BlueShield PPO/HMO health insurance options
• Vision and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement planning
• Two weeks paid time off
• Accrual-based sick leave
• Paid family leave
• Professional development funding

Pay

$46,000 – $54,000 salary range

Schedule

Full-time position