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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 . 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.