Grades Class Teacher (Richmond)

Position Responsibilities

Summary:

 

The teacher will plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction that follows our school curriculum, which is rooted in Waldorf pedagogy and embraces today’s culture in a manner that is inclusive, compassionate, and nurturing. The class teacher serves as the leader of the class community and oversees its educational, social, and practical functions. As a RWS teacher, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administrators to create a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential. This job is for the 2026/2027 school year.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Researches the curriculum and methodologies for the grade level being taught to engages students in appropriate intellectual, artistic, practical, and social activities

Creates the year’s main lesson block plan and plans for on-going classes (language arts, math, painting, modeling, form drawing, etc.) and reviews the effectiveness of blocks presented to the class

Prepares appropriate activities, trips, and outings to effectively instruct the class

Presents lessons that are inspired by and expressive of Waldorf pedagogy

Nurtures the class community of students, parents and colleagues

Collaborates with specialty teachers to support their work with the class

Prepares for bi-annual parent-teacher conferences and schedules other parent conferences, as necessary

Coordinates a minimum of 3 parent evenings per year

Works with colleagues in faculty and section meetings

Works with parents and volunteers in committee meetings, task forces, and on projects

Make use of rubrics for conferences, submit quarterly and semester reports (middle school), and submit end-of-year reports

Writes student recommendations as needed

Works with mentor at least bi-weekly (for teachers in their 1st year of teaching their subject and/or at RWS weekly meetings with an advisor will be arranged)

Attends and participates in Open Houses, Festivals, school Events, all-school work days

Prepares substitution plans for main lessons and for on-going classes

Substitutes for specialty classes when needed

Conducts interviews of potential students and meets with their parents

Maintains positive relationships with parents and responds to all parent concerns

Maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and responds to all collegial concerns

Engages in on-going professional and personal growth

Fulfills other duties, as assigned, relative to the job responsibilities

 

Competencies:

 

Ability to learn content of lessons, present it appropriately, develop relevant assignments

Ability to meet students' academic, social, and emotional needs

Ability to manage the class and to provide appropriate guidance and discipline

Working with Anthroposophy to provide a Waldorf education

Excellent human relationship skills with children and adults

Positive, professional relationships with colleagues

Positive, professional relationships with parents and volunteers

Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

This is a 40 hour per week position. The salary rate for this regular, full-time, exempt position is $65,000 per year, depending on exact experience and qualifications. This is a 12-month school year position beginning on or around July 1, 2026. RWS offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30)
• Paid Holidays & School Breaks (subject to finalized school schedule each year)
• 90% Tuition remission for dependent child/ren enrolled at RWS
• Free Aftercare for dependent children during scheduled work hours (children must also be enrolled in a school program.)

To apply

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit their resume and cover letter. Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by February 1st; the position will remain open until filled.

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