A bachelor's degree and prior teaching experience are required.
Waldorf teacher training is preferred, or the candidate must be willing to complete Waldorf training within the first few years of employment.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills are required.
The candidate must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and use stairs regularly.
Musical and artistic abilities are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging main lessons aligned with Waldorf pedagogy and informed by equity-conscious teaching practices.
Plan and deliver skills classes that support foundational learning in literacy, math, and the arts.
Differentiate instruction to meet students' varied needs in collaboration with learning support and specialty teachers.
Collaborate with class and specialty teachers to support curriculum integration and school community life, including festivals and seasonal celebrations.
Direct and produce a class play as part of the curriculum.
Build strong, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Desired Qualifications
Waldorf teacher training, or willingness to complete Waldorf training within the first few years of employment.
Musical and artistic abilities.
Grades Class Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)
Brooklyn Waldorf School · Brooklyn, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-16
Salary: USD 65,559–113,636
Workplace: on_site
Description
COMPENSATION: $65,559-$113,636 Annually; depending upon experience
The Grades Class Teacher (1-8) at Brooklyn Waldorf School is a vital member of our educational team, responsible for guiding students through their academic, social, and emotional development in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy. Class Teachers plan and deliver engaging main lessons and skills classes, foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, and collaborate closely with colleagues to support the life of the school community.
This role involves a long-term commitment to class teaching, including the possibility of looping with a class across multiple grade levels.
Classroom Instruction
Plan and deliver engaging main lessons aligned with Waldorf pedagogy and informed by equity-conscious teaching practices.
Plan and deliver skills classes supporting foundational learning in literacy, math, and the arts.
Differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs of students, in collaboration with learning support and specialty teachers.
Collaboration and Community Engagement
Collaborate with class and specialty teachers to support curriculum integration and school community life, including festivals and seasonal celebrations.
Direct and produce a class play as part of the curriculum.
Build strong, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and prior teaching experience required.
Waldorf teacher training preferred, or willingness to complete Waldorf training within the first few years of employment (professional development support available).
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Musical and artistic abilities preferred but not required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods, and use stairs regularly.
Benefits
Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt
Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable)