Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 School Year

Waldorf Education; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan (non-matching)

Paid time off

Tuition remission for eligible depend­

Job summary

Tucson Waldorf School in Tucson, AZ, invites a Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year, ideally continuing through 8th grade with the class. We seek Waldorf-certified teachers or those nearing completion of an accredited Waldorf training program.

Deliver engaging Waldorf-based lessons, collaborate with colleagues and the Parent Council, and participate in ongoing professional development to deepen understanding of Waldorf principles.

Qualifications

• Waldorf teaching certification or a commitment to pursuing certification.
• A passion for education and a willingness to embrace the principles of Waldorf pedagogy.
• An affinity for working with middle school students.
• Strong collaborative skills and a dedication to fostering a vibrant school community.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons using Waldorf pedagogy.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrative staff, the Parent Council, and the Board of Directors.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to deepen understanding of Waldorf principles and practices.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that promotes diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Support the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of each student.

Education

Waldorf teaching certification

Commitment to pursuing certification

Job description

Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 School Year

Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 School Year

Job Category: Middle School: Grades 6-8

Opening Statement

Tucson Waldorf School (TWS) is excited to invite passionate and dedicated educators to join our faculty as Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year, and ideally continue through 8th grade with the class. We are seeking Waldorf-certified teachers or those nearing completion of an accredited Waldorf teacher training program.

About

Established in 1993, TWS is an independent Waldorf school serving families from Early Childhood through Grade 8. Our comprehensive programs include parent-child classes, nursery, kindergarten, and grades one through eight.

As Arizona’s only full member of both AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America), we take pride in providing an education that nurtures the whole child.

Located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, our school provides a stunning environment rich with the natural beauty and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to collaboration, professional growth, and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community.

Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons using Waldorf pedagogy.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrative staff, the Parent Council, and the Board of Directors.

Participate in ongoing professional development to deepen understanding of Waldorf principles and practices.

Foster an inclusive classroom environment that promotes diversity, equity, and belonging.

Support the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of each student.

Qualifications

Waldorf teaching certification or a commitment to pursuing certification.
A passion for education and a willingness to embrace the principles of Waldorf pedagogy.
An affinity for working with middle school students.
Strong collaborative skills and a dedication to fostering a vibrant school community.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Salary Range: $43,000-$46,000, commensurate with experience and education.
Additional Compensation: Annual tenure credits and cost-of-living adjustments.
Benefits:
Health insurance: 90% of the premium covered for employees, 70% for family members.
403(b) retirement plan (non-matching).
Paid time off.
Tuition remission for eligible dependent children.