Grade 1 Class Teacher

PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Retirement plan

Tuition remission for eligible dependents

Job summary

PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL is seeking a full-time Grade 1 Class Teacher starting in 2026. This role requires a commitment to Waldorf pedagogy, excellent classroom management, and communication skills.

The annual salary is $50,000, with additional benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans. We value diversity and inclusivity, and encourage professionals who are eager to foster a rich learning environment.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training or willingness to enroll is important.
• Strong lesson planning and classroom management skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a Grade 1 class in compliance with Waldorf principles.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Lesson/program planning

Classroom management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Waldorf Teacher Training or willingness to enroll

Job description

Position Overview

Pasadena Waldorf School is seeking a Grade 1 Class Teacher to join our faculty in 2026. The rising class is a joyful, active group of students who are calling for a warm, organized, and grounded teacher.

Founded in 1979, PWS serves Parent-Child through high school. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to Waldorf pedagogy and Anthroposophy. They are supported by an established College of Teachers, an energetic parent body, and a robust Board of Trustees. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).

At Pasadena Waldorf School, we are committed to a multicultural and diverse school community because we recognize that the wider range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, religious beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identifications, physical and learning differences, life experiences, and perspectives within our community enrich the school’s learning environment for all of us. We value strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents and the surrounding community.

As we spend the coming years rebuilding our campuses in Altadena and growing back along with our neighborhood there will be many opportunities to creatively reimagine the spaces and feel of our physical surroundings. We invite new colleagues into this joyful work!

Qualifications

Waldorf Teacher Training completed or willingness to enroll in a full teacher training program is important to us.

Willingness to learn and understand the unique cultural and work environment of a Waldorf school.

Lesson/program planning and classroom management skills required.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required.

CPR/First Aid certification preferable or required at hire.

Background check clearance mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position.

Employee benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and a retirement plan. Tuition remission is offered for the employee’s eligible dependents in our Pre‑School‑Grade 12 programs (staff fees apply).

We support ongoing professional development in both individual and group formats throughout the school year.

The full‑time teaching annual salary base is $50,000 with pay increments for training and experience.

Salaries are paid on a semi‑monthly basis over a 12‑month period.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, unless PWS can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the School.

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and bend, twist, and kneel from time to time throughout the workday.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limit should be completed as a two‑person lift or with a mechanical lift.

PWS is made up of multiple buildings and campuses with uneven surfaces and terrain.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times machines can get loud for those with sensitive hearing.

Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold and varying degrees of daylight.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the School’s Human Resources Manager to request assistance.