Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Bright Water Waldorf School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,259 - 93,442; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid leave policy

Job summary

Bright Water Waldorf School in Seattle seeks a dedicated educator for a full-time teaching position, responsible for cultivating a supportive learning environment for Pre-K to 8th-grade students. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and a commitment to Waldorf education principles. The role includes working collaborative with parents and faculty while participating in events. Compensation ranges from $51,259 to $93,442 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Waldorf teacher certification or willingness to complete.
• Commitment to an equitable, anti-racist, and gender-inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Create engaging lesson plans and manage classroom effectively.
• Participate in community and school events.

Skills

Building healthy relationships

Excellent teaching skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Understanding of student development

Creativity and artistic skills

Collaboration

Commitment to Waldorf education

Understanding of DEIB work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Waldorf teacher certification

Job description

Our Mission

Cultivating Creative Minds, Capable Hands, and Compassionate Hearts. Bright Water Waldorf School is an independent school serving students Pre-K to 8th grade with a developmentally appropriate, multidisciplinary, experiential, and academically rigorous education, engaging students’ heads, hands, and hearts. Our home is within the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in Seattle’s Chinatown International District neighborhood. We are called toward a new future and are orienting our school’s evolution toward equity and community. We seek leaders who are excited to be on this journey with us.

We seek an individual

• Who enjoys building healthy relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Who has excellent teaching, classroom management, and communication skills
• Who possesses a deep understanding of students, their development, learning styles, and needs
• Who is self-directed, creative, artistic, collaborative, as well as knowledgeable of and committed to Waldorf education and Anthroposophy
• Who strives to deepen their understanding of DEIB work

Required Credentials

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Waldorf teacher certification or willingness to complete

Desired Skills and Experience

• Commitment and energy in working with elementary aged students
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Commitment to an equitable, anti-racist, and gender-inclusive environment, evaluation of systemic privilege and oppression, and an openness to personal and institutional growth
• Interest in evolving the Waldorf curriculum for the 21st Century Cultivating Creative Minds, Capable Hands, and Compassionate Hearts

Location

On campus at Bright Water Waldorf School, 1414 S Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Hours

This is a 1.0 FTE position. The hours of the school day are 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. from Monday to Friday. In addition, teachers attend a weekly college meeting as well as some evening and weekend meetings/events.

Compensation

$51,259 – $93,442 is based on level of education, experience on our salary scale, plus benefits. At Bright Water Waldorf School, we invest in health, welfare, and professional lives for faculty and staff by providing a generous paid leave policy, employer‑paid health and dental insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Bright Water Waldorf School welcomes, values, and supports ethnic, religious, economic and cultural diversity. Our school seeks a diverse faculty and student body and is committed to having our community reflect the abundant and changing diversity of the United States. We welcome, value, and support single, dual, or multiple parent households and LGBTQ+ parents, faculty, and students. The successful candidate must be able to lift 25 pounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

Bright Water Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Bright Water Waldorf School makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy of non‑discrimination applies to all aspects of recruiting and employment, including compensation, benefits, advancement, transfers, and reductions in force. Bright Water Waldorf School takes seriously its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and a diverse workforce.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [e-mail]. More information about our school can be found at www.brightwaterwaldorf.org.