1st Grade Class Teacher

Berkshire Waldorf School; Great Barrington (MA); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

HRA match

Tuition remission for faculty children

Mentorship program

Waldorf teacher training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Berkshire Waldorf School in Great Barrington, MA is seeking a full-time First Grade class teacher for the 2027-28 school year. You will lead the first grade curriculum in keeping with Waldorf principles and foster a classroom atmosphere of joy, curiosity, and active learning.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, preparation of lesson plans, assessments, and reports, and a commitment to small class sizes (12–15 students). On-site duties run 7:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Waldorf Teacher Certificate and/or enrollment in a Waldorf accredited training program required.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and the ability to collaborate.
• Waldorf teaching experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years paid experience in an accredited primary school, preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach a class of 12-15 first grade students.
• Lead the first grade curriculum in accordance with Waldorf Standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, student work, assessments, and reports according to BWS standards.
• Cultivate joy, wonder, and curiosity in the classroom, fostering a positive relationship to learning.
• On campus by 7:45 am until 3:15pm Monday-Friday.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Waldorf teaching experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Waldorf Teacher Certificate or enrollment in Waldorf training

Jobbeschreibung

Berkshire Waldorf School Class Teacher Great Barrington, MA·Full time

Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a full time First Grade class teacher for the 2027-28 school year.

About Berkshire Waldorf School

Berkshire Waldorf School educates children to think with clarity, feel with compassion, and act with courage and conviction. Our curriculum weaves intellectual rigor, artistic expression and hands-on work to develop and expand the full human potential of each child.

Our curriculum includes languages, handwork, woodwork, music, eurythmy, games/movement and an educational support program. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented, and there is an active anthroposophical community in the region. Our Board is active and well-established, and our strong Parent Association reflects a supportive and diverse parent body. BWS is located midway between New York City and Boston, and the Berkshires region is well known for its diverse cultural and artistic opportunities and communities.

Description

Responsibilities

• Teach a class of 12-15 first grade students.
• Lead the first grade curriculum in accordance with Waldorf Standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, student work, assessments, and reports according to BWS standards.
• Cultivate joy, wonder, and curiosity in the classroom, fostering a positive relationship to learning.
• On campus by 7:45 am until 3:15pm Monday-Friday.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degreerequired.
• Waldorf Teacher Certificate and/or enrollment / plans to enroll in a Waldorf accredited training program required.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and the ability to collaborate.
• Waldorf Teaching experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years paid experience in an accredited primary school, preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 100% Employer paid life insurance, HRA match, and full tuition remission for faculty children. Established mentorship program for hands-on learning with experts. Paid Waldorf teacher training opportunities available!