Grade 1 Waldorf Class Teacher — Santa Monica, Great Benefits

Westside Waldorf School; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) with company match

Tuition remission

Professional development benefits

Job summary

Westside Waldorf School is seeking an experienced Waldorf-trained Grade One Class Teacher for the 2027–28 school year in Santa Monica, CA. The role emphasizes main lesson delivery, a warm classroom, and proactive parent communication.

The teacher will collaborate with colleagues across the Grades 1–8 program and uphold Waldorf educational principles. The position requires a Waldorf certification for Grades Class Teaching, a Bachelor's degree, and prior Grades 1–8 teaching experience, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Completed Waldorf teaching certification for Grades Class Teaching.
• Experience teaching Grades 1–8.
• Strong classroom management.
• Commitment to excellence in education and parent work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grade One class as Class Teacher, bringing the Waldorf first grade curriculum to life through main lesson and daily classroom rhythms.
• Maintain a warm, orderly classroom through effective classroom management.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents through regular communication, parent evenings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with subject teachers, faculty colleagues, and administration.
• Uphold a commitment to excellence in education and to the healthy development of each child.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Completed Waldorf teaching certification for Grades Class Teaching

Job description

Westside Waldorf School is seeking an experienced Waldorf-trained Grade One Class Teacher for the 2027–28 school year in Santa Monica, CA. The role emphasizes main lesson delivery, a warm classroom, and proactive parent communication.

The teacher will collaborate with colleagues across the Grades 1–8 program and uphold Waldorf educational principles. The position requires a Waldorf certification for Grades Class Teaching, a Bachelor's degree, and prior Grades 1–8 teaching experience, with a