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Grades Teacher
The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay is a 23-year old, AWSNA member school serving age 3 through Grade 8 on a forested campus, in an urban, seaside location. We have been consistently open and teaching in-person, on-campus classes outdoors since August 2020, and are experiencing tremendous growth during this time. We are looking for experienced, fully-trained Waldorf teachers who hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher,) and long to be part of our thriving community for years to come.

Description
The class teacher, leading her/his class to Grade Eight, models qualities such as self-discipline, creativity, imagination, respectfulness, gratitude, interest in the world, reverence for all things, personal reflection, development, an ongoing inner practice, and a willingness to work.

Commitment
This is a full-time, salaried position for school months, with a medical stipend and Tuition Remission offered. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45am – 3:30pm, with two, afternoon meetings until 5pm, weekly. Two weeks should be reserved for before the first day of school and after the last day of school annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Key Qualifications
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Completed Waldorf Teacher Training.
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with children in an educational setting.
• A deep commitment to Waldorf principles and interest in self-development.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills and a desire to contribute to the school through festivals and committee work.
• Commitment to taking the class through to 8th grade.
• Experience with, or a willingness to teach in a combined class model.


Teaching Responsibilities
• Deliver the Waldorf curriculum according to school standards.
• Organize and supervise curriculum appropriate field trips
• Full-time class teachers are responsible for block scheduling and curriculum planning for Main Lesson and between 9 and 11 extra lessons throughout the week.
• Supervise snack and lunch recess.
• Supervise pick up and drop off.

Faculty Membership
• Class teachers are required to attend two, afternoon meetings per week and actively participate in Faculty committees.
• Volunteer for at least two Open Houses per year.
• Uphold mentorship responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide assessments and end-of-year reports within the established deadlines.

Parent Relations
• Hold regular class evenings for class parents that include a parent education component (at least two per year,) in addition to class news and field trip planning.
• Provide weekly class updates via email.
• Give appropriate feedback to parents during the two Parent-Teacher conferences scheduled for the school year
• Be available to field parent questions or offer parent education topics.
• Set firm guidelines for hours of availability for all modes of communication (i.e. email, texts, phone calls)

Admissions and Enrollment
• Understand the admission and enrollment process and the teacher’s role.
• Give timely responses to new applicants.
• Keep an open line of communication with the Admissions Director.
• Be welcoming to weekly prospective family tours.
• Hold Parent/Student Meetings and Observations with prospective families after application, and invite prospective students for a 1-3 day Class Visitation, prior to enrollment.

Administrative Tasks
• Utilize the school assigned email account for all school-related communications.
• Be familiar with the school’s file-sharing system (Google Docs) to access meeting minutes and other important documents.

Interested candidates should send their resume and three references, accompanied by a cover letter to hr@waldorftampabay.org