Grades Class Teacher

Waldorf Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Richmond Waldorf School, située à Richmond, VA, recherche un enseignant de classe pour les niveaux grades 1-5 et 6-8. L'enseignant sera responsable de la planification et de la mise en œuvre d'un enseignement propice à la pédagogie Waldorf, tout en maintenant une communauté de classe positive et engagée. Ce poste est pour l'année scolaire 2025/2026.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de 4 ans requis.
• Capacité à gérer la classe et répondre aux besoins des élèves.
• Compétences en communication claires et efficaces.

Responsibilities

• Planifie et organise des cours selon la pédagogie Waldorf.
• Nurture et gère la communauté de classe.
• Participe aux conférences de parents et maintient une communication positive.

Skills

Human relations skills

Communication skills

Class management

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5 and Middle School: Grades 6-8

Opening Statement

Richmond Waldorf School is seeking a Grades Class Teacher.

The teacher will plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction that follows our school curriculum, which is rooted in Waldorf pedagogy and embraces today’s culture in a manner that is inclusive, compassionate, and nurturing. The class teacher serves as the leader of the class community and oversees its educational, social, and practical functions. As a RWS teacher, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administrators to create a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential. This job is for the 2025/2026 school year.

About

Summary

Richmond Waldorf School was founded in 1996 with a passion for providing children a holistic education that falls in alignment with their natural human development through hands-on, nature-rich, and play-based experiences. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment that cultivates creative thinking, genuine inquiry, and a love of learning. RWS has grown from a single Kindergarten classroom to a campus that serves over 185 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Our specialty program includes Movement Arts, Russian, Spanish, Biking, Handwork, Woodwork, Visual Arts, and Latin. Richmond Waldorf School is a Candidate School of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) and is a member of WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America). We have a College of Teachers, Board of Trustees, and Parents Association that help ensure support for the health of the school.

Our school is located on a beautiful, urban campus in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia in close proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and only a few hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC, and the coastal beaches of Virginia and North Carolina. Richmond is a rapidly growing city with amazing restaurants, a thriving art and music scene, and a plethora of outdoor parks and walking trails. The James River winds its way through the heart of the city, offering four seasons of adventure and beauty.

Responsibilities

Researches the curriculum and methodologies for the grade level being taught to engages students in appropriate intellectual, artistic, practical, and social activities

Creates the year’s main lesson block plan and plans for on-going classes (language arts, math, painting, modeling, form drawing, etc.) and reviews the effectiveness of blocks presented to the class

Prepares appropriate activities, trips, and outings to effectively instruct the class

Presents lessons that are inspired by and expressive of Waldorf pedagogy

Nurtures the class community of students, parents and colleagues

Maintains positive relationships with parents, responds to all parent communication, and proactively considers future concerns

Maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and responds to all concerns

Collaborates with specialty teachers to support their work with the class

Prepares for bi-annual parent-teacher conferences and schedules other parent conferences, as necessary

Coordinates a minimum of 3 parent evenings per year

Works with colleagues in faculty and section meetings

Works with parents and volunteers in committee meetings, task forces, and on projects

Make use of rubrics for conferences, submit quarterly and semester reports (middle school), and submit end-of-year reports

Writes student recommendations as needed

Works with mentor at least bi-weekly (for teachers in their 1st year of teaching their subject and/or at RWS weekly meetings with an advisor will be arranged)

Engages in on-going professional and personal growth

Attends and participates in Open Houses, Festivals, school Events, all-school work days

Prepares substitution plans for main lessons and for on-going classes

Substitutes for specialty classes when needed

Conducts interviews of potential students and meets with their parents

Qualifications

Requirements

• 4 Year Degree

Ability to learn content of lessons, present it appropriately, develop relevant assignments

Ability to meet students’ academic, social, and emotional needs

Ability to manage the class and to provide appropriate guidance and discipline

Strong human relations skills with children and adults

Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, parents and volunteers

Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Working with Anthroposophy to provide a Waldorf education