[Priority Listing] First Grade Class Teacher

Richmond Waldorf School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Waldorf School in Richmond, VA seeks a First Grade Class Teacher to plan, organize, and implement instruction that follows our Waldorf curriculum and embodies inclusive, compassionate education for young learners.

The First Grade teacher leads the class community, collaborates with colleagues, parents, and administrators, and supports students' academic and personal growth for the 2027/2028 school year.

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, and implement instruction that follows Waldorf pedagogy and the school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the First Grade class community and oversee its educational, social, and practical functions.

Job description

Richmond Waldorf School (RWS) seeks candidates for the position of First Grade Class Teacher.

About Richmond Waldorf School

Richmond Waldorf School was founded in 1996 with a passion for providing children a holistic education that falls in alignment with their natural human development through hands-on, nature-rich, and play-based experiences. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment that cultivates creative thinking, genuine inquiry, and a love of learning. RWS has grown from a single Kindergarten classroom to a campus that serves 200 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Our specialty program includes Movement Arts, French, Mandarin, Biking, Handwork, Music and Strings,Woodwork, Visual Arts, and Latin. Richmond Waldorf School is fully accredited by SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools), a member of WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America), and is a Candidate School of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America),. We have a College, Board of Trustees, and Parents Association that help ensure support for the health of the school.

Our school is located on a beautiful, urban campus in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia in close proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and only a few hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC, and the coastal beaches of Virginia and North Carolina. Richmond is a rapidly growing city with amazing restaurants, a thriving art and music scene, and a plethora of outdoor parks and walking trails. The James River winds its way through the heart of the city, offering four seasons of adventure and beauty.

To read more about our school, please go to our website at www.richmondwaldorf.com.

Summary:

The teacher will plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction that follows our school curriculum, which is rooted in Waldorf pedagogy and embraces today’s culture in a manner that is inclusive, compassionate, and nurturing. The first grade class teacher serves as the leader of the class community and oversees its educational, social, and practical functions. As a RWS teacher, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administrators to create a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential. This job is for the 2027/2028 school year.