Middle School Class Teacher

Waldorf Education; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Nashville is seeking a dedicated class teacher for middle school grades. The role involves creating an inclusive classroom environment, actively engaging in the Waldorf education philosophy, and developing rich interdisciplinary lessons. Candidates should have a passion for educating children, a Bachelor’s degree in education, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

401k contribution

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous classroom experience.
• Interest in Waldorf education and child development.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of preparing and teaching lessons.
• Develop and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Document and record student progress.

Skills

Commitment to equitable practices

Interest in Waldorf education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Linden Waldorf School is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a class teacher in the middle school grades. Candidates must possess a commitment to personal and professional development and an enthusiasm for collegial work. We offer mentoring, opportunities for professional development, and a workplace supportive of pursuing Waldorf certification. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.

This person will work as a part of a committed team of teachers and be an active member of our school community.

Waldorf class teachers have a unique relationship to their class because of their opportunity to know their students across years and across disciplines. Teachers make a significant commitment to their classes, both in endeavoring to know their individual students well and in bringing a rich and solidly academic curriculum to the class as a whole. This relationship involves creating a productive working relationship with the parents, as well as a cooperative relationship with colleagues.

All employees are subject to the requirements of the Employee Handbook. In addition, all teachers are required to teach the curriculum outlined in their grade-specific Scope and Sequence, available upon request.

About

Linden Waldorf School is located on a verdant, twelve-acre campus in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, situated just minutes away from the bustle of downtown between Vanderbilt University and the Green Hills neighborhood. Nestled in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, Nashville is a fast-growing, multicultural city with a rich history and an exciting future.

The Linden Waldorf approach is deeply integrated and cross-disciplinary, highly developmentally attuned, and meets children in a place of limitless learning opportunity-their imagination.

Classroom Responsibilities and Duties:

• All aspects of preparing and teaching lessons.
• Develop and maintain a safe, inclusive and harmonious environment that supports social-emotional development and learning.
• Document and record student progress and grades according to agreed upon standards.
• Conduct class parent meetings on a routine basis.
• Prepare a yearly class play or presentation as indicated by the curriculum.
• Plan and carry out a yearly class trip as indicated in the curriculum.
• Create and maintain a grade-appropriate, aesthetically pleasing, and orderly classroom space.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and striving for an openness to understand Waldorf Education and child development.
• Attendance and participation in weekly faculty meetings and inservice workshops.
• Attendance and participation in weekly section meetings.
• Service on at least one (1) faculty committee. First year teachers may be exempt from this requirement.
• Attendance/assistance at major all-school activities.
• Attendance at all-school meetings as indicated by administration.
• Willingness to participate in the enrollment process of new students, particularly in discussions of student placement.
• Participation in the design and execution of an individualized plan for professional development.
• Attendance at Waldorf education summer training as identified as appropriate by the Director of Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education or a related field
• 1 – 2 years previous classroom experience
• Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education
• Commitment to equitable practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in education of a related field
• Have completed or have interest in completing in Waldorf certification

Full-time, salaried. Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits + 401k contribution.

Salary is scaled based on experience and education.