Substitute Teacher (Grade 1-8)

Who We Are: At Seattle Waldorf School, students become creative problem-solvers—imaginative thinkers who journey toward intellectual excellence, human compassion, and artistic skill. Our modern curriculum is rooted in tradition—for children 18 months to 14 years. We lead students on a joyful journey that fosters critical thinking, synthesis, and creativity. At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families and students, especially those who have been impacted by racism and oppression, and to create a culture that supports racial equity by changing our existing systems and practices. 

Our Mission: Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.

Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, provides an optimal classroom experience for students in grade school classroom settings.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs classroom teaching duties consistent with the Substitute Teaching Plan left by the regularly scheduled teacher
• Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning for students Grades 1 – 8
• Responsible for accurate reporting of student attendance
• Models a culture of flexible, continuous learning for students
• Conducts classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for students
• Observes and communicates student behaviors to class teachers in a timely manner
• Implements schoolwide Integrative Student Support practices and procedures when applicable
  
• Reports all concerns to the Substitute Coordinator or Grade School Director
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies
• Complies and is familiar with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility
• Maintains professional relationships with all involved parties
• Attends quarterly Substitute Teacher meetings and trainings, as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
• Waldorf Teaching Certificate, Advanced degree, and/or State Teaching Certificate preferred
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment
• Experience in a Waldorf school
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, parent education and dialogue, self-development, and collegial cooperation
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a hands-on team environment
• Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
  • We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers to have the skills necessary to ensure that their classrooms are safe, inclusive places for everyone
  • We seek a teacher who is aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively works to eliminate these in the classroom
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office, Google Suite, common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology 
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to travel locally (field trips)

Benefits: Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

To Apply: Interested candidates should go to SWS Career website. We are no longer accepting applications via email.

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Waldorf School and this position. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please. 

www.seattlewaldorf.org