First Grade Teacher
Opening Statement
The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of First Grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who will carry the class through their eight-year journey at MWS. We welcome an experienced, Waldorf-trained candidate with a deep commitment to children, racial equity, strong communication skills and the desire to be an active member of our dedicated and experienced faculty. At present, we anticipate a class of nearly 20 with most transitioning from the school’s kindergarten.
About
Our school was founded in 1981, and is dual accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and ISACS. We provide PK-8 education to 175 students from the Twin Cities region. The current main school building was completed in 2000. It features a beautiful festival hall, separate early childhood cottage, light-filled classrooms and natural setting. We enjoy our location on eight beautiful acres replete with chickens, gardens and room to explore just north of St. Paul.
The school has a strong festival and community life. We currently offer a rotation of subject classes including movement/games, handwork/woodwork, Spanish, and choir/ensemble. The Growing Together program supports parents and children from birth to age 5. We have a growing educational support and extra lesson team.
The Twin Cities are home to strong cultural and artistic communities, globally celebrated restaurants and rich parks and biking cultures. Only hours away from the School are the Northwoods wilderness areas and Lake Superior where one can enjoy pristine natural areas and recreational actives such as hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing/kayaking. The Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area itself surrounds the convergence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, which, along with an extensive system of lakes, provide parks and wild spaces within a vibrant urban setting. Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to the University of Minnesota and a number of nationally recognized private colleges and universities, as well as many community and two-year institutions.
Our sister school, City of Lakes Waldorf School, is 20 minutes away in Minneapolis. Within an hour of the school a Camphill Community and two Camphill-inspired farms spare. The local Anthroposophical Society chapter offers regular meetings, study, artistic and events.
Essential Job Duties
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 smooth coordination between our class teachers.
Qualifications
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Hold a B.A. as well as a Waldorf Teaching Certificate or an M.A. in Waldorf Education (please apply if you are in progress with training)
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Experience teaching at the elementary level, preferably within a Waldorf setting.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess effective classroom management skills that nurture and help develop the children’s highest capacities
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Demonstrated commitment to a cultivating and employing equitable anti-racist teaching practices
Employment Details
We offer a base salary of $42,500 with increments for training and Waldorf teaching experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short and longterm disability insurance, access to HSA and 401K, complete tuition remission for the children of full-time staff, and support for ongoing training.
To Apply
To apply, please send your resume, a brief biography and letters of reference to our Teacher Search Committee.
Teacher Search Committee 70 East County Rd. B St. Paul, MN 55117
or email materials to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org