Lead Grades Teacher

Living Oaks; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Priority enrollment for faculty children

Paid holidays

Daily snack and lunch provided

Job summary

A Waldorf education initiative in Texas seeks a Waldorf Lead Grades Teacher to inspire young students from grades 1-8. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Anthroposophy, have experience in early grades, and be committed to creating a nurturing, collaborative classroom environment. Responsibilities include guiding imaginative play, fostering wonder, and collaborating with families. Join a community dedicated to heart-centered education that values beauty, growth, and the development of the whole child.

Qualifications

• Experience willing to guide a class through to grade 8.
• Warmth and a loving presence.
• Artistic creativity and reverence for nature.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing classroom environment using natural materials.
• Guide children through imaginative play and practical activities.
• Participate in community events and festivals.

Skills

Teaching experience in early grades

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Flexibility and initiative

Education

Deep understanding of Anthroposophy and Waldorf principles

Job description

Living Oaks PEA Lead Grades Teacher

Seeking an Extraordinary Waldorf Teacher

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in education? We're looking for a special educator who can:

Nurture the Whole Child

• Bring beauty and truth from the inside out
• Tap into active imagination
• Infuse lessons with life experiences
• Guide the emerging forces of individual children

Embody Waldorf Principles

• Dedicated student of anthroposophy
• Nurture soft transformations in human development
• Carry a heart for working with children

Inspire Higher Learning

• Continue the work of the higher world
• Create vibrant relationships between learning material and moral experiences
• Use imagination and intellect together to bring soul-enriching experiences
• Demonstrate courage for truth
• Embrace the freedom to co-create

If you possess the rare ability to enliven lessons, foster moral growth, and ignite the spark of wonder in young minds, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future through a heart-centered education.

Apply now and become part of a community dedicated to the art of nurturing young souls!

Who We Are

We are a young and dynamic Waldorf initiative, nestled in the scenic hill country of Texas just a short drive from Austin. Our faculty is dedicated to the spiritual path of Anthroposophy, and our educational program is rooted in the traditional Waldorf curriculum, faithful to Steiner’s indications.

We offer:

• A nurturing, collaborative faculty devoted to personal growth and collegial support.
• A culture rooted in traditional values such as generosity, compassion, and genuine care for colleagues, children, and families.
• Threefold governance that honors the primacy of our spiritual work.
• Abundant opportunities for professional development and mentoring.

Position Overview: Waldorf Lead Grades Teacher

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in early grades with a strong wish to take a class all the way to grade 8
• Deep understanding of Anthroposophy and Waldorf principles

Qualities

• Warmth, positivity, and a loving presence
• Artistic and creative, with a reverence for beauty and nature
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and a can-do spirit
• Commitment to ongoing self-development

Key Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, rhythmic classroom environment using natural materials and gentle routines.
• Guide children through imaginative play, storytelling, circle time, and practical activities such as baking, gardening, and handwork.
• Foster a sense of wonder and reverence for the world and for one another.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support each child’s growth.
• Participate in school festivals, community events, and parent education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Priority enrollment and tuition remission for faculty children
• Professional development support and mentoring
• Paid holidays
• Optional participation in Sedera Medical Cost Sharing
• Daily snack and lunch provided

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your passion for working with young children to [e-mail].

Living Oaks is committed to finding educators who align with our educational philosophy and spiritual approach. Join us in shaping the future through a heart-centered, wonder-filled Waldorf early childhood education.