Immediate Opening – First Grade Teacher
Immediate Opening – First Grade Teacher
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5
Opening Statement
The Minnesota Waldorf School has an immediate opening for a First Grade Teacher. Start date will be as soon
as possible and by January 2025 at the latest. We currently have an interim teacher in place.
About
Minnesota Waldorf School (est. 1981) is a fully dual accredited (AWSNA & ISACS) PreK – 8th grade independent
school. Our 8-acre campus is nestled on green space with wooded areas, gardens, chickens, and a playground.
We offer a rich curriculum with Handwork, Movement, Spanish, Woodwork, Strings, and Choir.
The Growing Together program supports parents and children from birth to age 5.
The campus is easily accessible from all parts of the Twin Cities metro area which has a vibrant cultural life rich
in globally celebrated restaurants, music, and museums. Parks, lakes, and hiking and biking trails are plentiful
throughout the metro. The Twin Cities boasts multiple food co-ops, alternative health practitioners, and
resources for green living.
The Minnesota Waldorf school is home to committed colleagues working in collaboration with parents and a strong
Board for the benefit of our students.
Related Organizations:
Our sister school, City of Lakes Waldorf School, is 20 minutes away in the heart of Minneapolis. 40 minutes to
the east of our campus are two lifesharing farm communities – Community Homestead, and Philadelphia
Community Farm. Camphill Minnesota is an hour northwest of the Twin Cities. Anthroposophical activities in
the area include a strong chapter with biography classes, artistic workshops, festivals, and events offered
regularly.
Essential Job Duties
Step in to hold a class of 13+ as the class teacher. Duties for the first year include teaching morning lessons, practice lessons and supervising some recess and lunch periods. Class meetings and consistent communication with parents is essential. Weekly grades and faculty meetings support the smooth coordination of our class teachers.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a B.A. as well as a Waldorf Teaching Certificate or an M.A. in Waldorf Education.
We seek a candidate who has teaching experience and a dedication to Waldorf education. The next teacher for this class of 13 students with Waldorf roots will possess effective teaching and classroom management skills that nurture and help develop the children’s highest capacities, and a strong desire to implement equitable, anti-racist teaching practices.
Employment Details
Salary and Benefits:
Full-time positions include full tuition remission, continuing education funds, pre-tax 401k account, life and
short/long term disability insurance, medical and dental coverage for employees, and partially subsidized
insurance for dependents. Base salary is $41,000 with increments for Waldorf training and experience.
Relocation funds are available for this role.
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, your resume or CV, and two professional letters of recommendation to:
Teacher Search Committee
Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
Or email teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org