Grades Teacher

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Professional development

Job summary

Madrona School on Bainbridge Island seeks an experienced Waldorf-trained teacher for the 2027-28 school year. We may place you in 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th grade, depending on desire and experience, and you will collaborate with a supportive faculty to nurture each child's growth.

Our program emphasizes outdoor learning, a mixed-age approach, and a culture of respect and inclusion. Candidates should hold a Waldorf teaching certificate, a bachelor's degree, and prior Waldorf classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Waldorf teaching certificate.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior Waldorf classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a combined 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th grade class as assigned.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parent community to support student growth.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, support, and open communication.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

Collaboration

Education

Waldorf teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Opening Statement Madrona School is seeking an experienced, trained Waldorf teacher to join our faculty for the 2027-28 school year. We have some flexibility and would consider placing our new teacher in either a combined 1st/2nd grade classroom or a combined 3rd/4th grade classroom, depending on desire and experience. We are a faculty who are committed to maintaining a culture of respect, support, and collaboration with each other. Candidates must have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and an enthusiasm for working openly and collaboratively. We have embraced the mixed-age model and find that we are able to bring our creativity and our understanding of each individual student to create beautiful, fulfilling lessons. We have learned to view our classes as healthy and thriving, despite the fact that they are small.

About

We are in our 27th year of providing Waldorf education to families of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. We offer preschool through 6th grade. Our school is located in the heart of downtown Bainbridge Island, in walking distance to public forests and beaches. We have a beautifully renovated outdoor space and prioritize opportunities to be outside and experience nature. Our early childhood programs are fully outdoors. Our grades program has a weekly field trip on Friday afternoons, finding opportunities to experience nature, engaging in art or challenging themselves physically.

Essential Job Duties

Guided by the indications of Rudolf Steiner and the Waldorf curriculum, you will strive to meet each child at every step of development, embracing childhood and nurturing the child’s innate love of learning. Within this safe and healthy environment, self-discovery and imagination can flourish. You prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in your personal and professional development. You will enthusiastically work collaboratively with colleagues and the parent community to create an educational environment aligned with Waldorf pedagogy, our school mission and our program goals.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion in Waldorf Teaching
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous Waldorf class teaching experience

Applicants Should Demonstrate

• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professionalism.
• Positive communication skills with parents.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Employment Details

Base salary is $50,000 plus increments, with a starting salary range from $50,000 to $72,000 depending on education and experience. Increments for experience and education are applied to the base salary.

• We provide health insurance, tuition remission, and ongoing opportunities for professional development.