Grades Spanish Teacher
Grades Spanish Teacher
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5, Middle School: Grades 6-8, and Subject Teacher
Opening Statement
The Waldorf School of Atlanta is seeking a full-time Spanish World Language teacher for the 2025-26 school year for Grades 1 to 8. This teacher is responsible for bringing a grade-specific curriculum following the principles and methods of Waldorf education, including researching source materials, preparing and implementing daily lesson plans, and assessing the evolving needs of the students. The lessons should be prepared keeping in mind the diverse cultural backgrounds of the different countries that speak Spanish, while celebrating the people and cultures of those countries.
Additional job requirements include attending weekly faculty and departmental meetings, holding bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, and writing progress and year-end reports.
About
Founded in 1986 as a preschool/kindergarten program, The Waldorf School of Atlanta graduated its first eighth-grade class in 2000. We currently offer preschool to grade eight education for approximately 215 students, including Spanish, Eurythmy, Movement Education, Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Handwork, Woodwork, SEL, Gardening, and after-school Athletic Programs. Our parent/infant-toddler program warmly introduces young families to Waldorf education. WSA is fully accredited by four local and national accrediting bodies and is a full member of AWSNA. Academe of the Oaks Waldorf High School opened in the fall of 2003 and is just five minutes from our campus.
Our experienced and creative faculty works closely with an active and dedicated Board of Trustees and a committed and talented parent community. An established Core Faculty with many years of Waldorf experience share a strong commitment to studying and working with anthroposophy. Our community will be welcoming a resident Christian Community priest by the fall of 2025 and also helps to support a branch of the Anthroposophical Society.
Essential Job Duties
- Teach Spanish in grades 1-8
- Offer appointments during scheduled times for parent conferences
- Write mid-year and end-of-year reports for each student by stated deadlines
- Attend weekly departmental and faculty meetings
- Attend pre and post planning meetings and professional development days
- Participate in departmental activities and festivals
- Participate in major all-school activities, such as All-School Workday, New Parent Orientation, Holiday Fair, All-School Meeting, and Auction
- Serve on two Faculty and/or Board committees
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or certificate from a Waldorf teacher program
- Prior classroom teaching experience in elementary and/or middle school grades
- Ability to maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents
Employment Details
Full-time teachers enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, tuition remission, mentoring, and financial support for professional development.
To Apply
Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography, and three references to the attention of the Teacher Search Committee at jobs@waldorfatlanta.org (Subject line: Spanish Teacher Search).