Lead Class Teacher

Waldorf School of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Class Teacher for the 2025–26 school year for its Grades Program. This role involves teaching Grades 1-8 and maintaining long-term relationships with students, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment that promotes independent thinking and compassion in students.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

90% tuition remission for enrolled children

100% discount on Extended Care program

Paid personal vacation days and sick leave

Professional development day

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom required.
• Commitment to inclusiveness and self-development essential.
• Capability to foster a nurturing classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in Grades 1–8, maintaining continuity with classes.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom Leadership

Commitment to Equity

Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Waldorf teacher certification

Pennsylvania teaching certificate

Job description

Lead Class Teacher, 2025–26 school year

The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a Class Teacher for the Grades Program. Class teachers usually remain with their classes for several years and should be comfortable teaching students in Grades 1–8.

About WSP:

Established in 1993, Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is a mature Waldorf school serving about 200 students each year, committed to equity, and looking to diversify our staff. Our mission is to foster each child’s capacity to become an independent thinking, compassionate, courageous, and purposeful human being.

WSP offers a child care program, parent child program, Nursery and Kindergarten classes and 1st through 8th grade classes. We are a Member of WECAN and accredited through AWSNA and PAIS. We have a cohesive, strong faculty and administration, an active parent body, and a supportive Board of Trustees.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates have either completed or are in the process of completing their Waldorf teacher certification, hold a Pennsylvania teaching certificate, have experience leading a classroom, and hold a Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants must be committed to equity and diversity and willing to contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment, as well as be committed to self-development and excellence in teaching, collaboration and professionalism among colleagues, devotion to a nurturing and loving classroom environment, and responsibility to families and the greater community.

Compensation:

Position is salaried.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision; 90% tuition remission and 100% discount on Extended Care program for enrolled children; school breaks and personal vacation days, sick days, and one professional day.

To Apply:

To apply, please send the following to [e-mail]:

resume

cover letter

a one to two page biography describing your interest in this position

three references