Grades Teacher

Madrona School; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Madrona School on Bainbridge Island, WA, seeks an experienced Waldorf teacher for the 2027-28 school year. You may join a combined 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th grade class, depending on fit and experience, within a culture of respect, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

You will align with Rudolf Steiner Waldorf pedagogy, prioritize diversity and inclusion, and work openly with colleagues and families to nurture curiosity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and Waldorf teaching credential or completion certificate.
• Experience teaching Waldorf-style classrooms is required.
• Strong classroom management and professional communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a combined 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th grade Waldorf classroom per school needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support each child’s development.
• Adapt to changing circumstances while upholding Waldorf pedagogy and school goals.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate of Completion in Waldorf Teaching

Job description

About

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.

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.

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.