Cedarwood Waldorf School
Grades Class Teacher 2026-27
Cedarwood Waldorf School, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Grades Class Teacher
Cedarwood Waldorf School is seeking a Grades Class Teacher to join our beautiful community in the 2026-27 school year.
The Grades Class Teacher prepares for and delivers a holistic, developmentally designed curriculum rooted in Walforf pedagogy. The Grades Class Teacher carries primary responsibility for the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students and serves as the central figure in cultivating a healthy and cohesive classroom community. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf teacher certification are required. Classroom teaching experience, ideally in Waldorf or other developmentally-designed pedagogy preferred. Start date, July 1, 2026. Compensation: $50-$79k annually, employer-paid health insurance, tuition remission for eligible dependent children, paid time off, professional development support, retirement matching. Key Responsibilities: Class Leadership and Instruction Teach the daily Main Lesson blocks and integrate Waldorf curriculum across academic disciplines. Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally designed lessons aligned with Waldorf standards and Cedarwood’s scope and sequence. Incorporate artistic, movement-based, and experiential methods into daily learning. Classroom Management and Student Support Foster a warm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports student growth and well-being. Observe and respond to the individual needs of students, offering differentiated instruction and support as needed. Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure consistency and integration of curriculum. Parent Communication and Community Building Maintain regular and professional communication with parents, including class meetings, progress reports, and conferences. Cultivate meaningful relationships with families to support the child’s development and the school community. Collegial Collaboration and Professional Growth Participate in weekly faculty meetings, mentoring, peer observation, in-service training, and professional development. Engage in school festivals, events, and community-building activities as a representative of the class and faculty. Contribute to a collegial and mission-aligned faculty culture through teamwork and shared responsibility. Further qualifications: Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and school community. Enthusiasm for collaborative work and a growth mindset in professional practice. Please send a resume and cover letter to Meghan Keener at employment@cedarwoodschool.org
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Cedarwood Waldorf School is seeking a Grades Class Teacher to join our beautiful community in the 2026-27 school year.
The Grades Class Teacher prepares for and delivers a holistic, developmentally designed curriculum rooted in Walforf pedagogy. The Grades Class Teacher carries primary responsibility for the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students and serves as the central figure in cultivating a healthy and cohesive classroom community. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf teacher certification are required. Classroom teaching experience, ideally in Waldorf or other developmentally-designed pedagogy preferred. Start date, July 1, 2026. Compensation: $50-$79k annually, employer-paid health insurance, tuition remission for eligible dependent children, paid time off, professional development support, retirement matching. Key Responsibilities: Class Leadership and Instruction Teach the daily Main Lesson blocks and integrate Waldorf curriculum across academic disciplines. Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally designed lessons aligned with Waldorf standards and Cedarwood’s scope and sequence. Incorporate artistic, movement-based, and experiential methods into daily learning. Classroom Management and Student Support Foster a warm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports student growth and well-being. Observe and respond to the individual needs of students, offering differentiated instruction and support as needed. Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure consistency and integration of curriculum. Parent Communication and Community Building Maintain regular and professional communication with parents, including class meetings, progress reports, and conferences. Cultivate meaningful relationships with families to support the child’s development and the school community. Collegial Collaboration and Professional Growth Participate in weekly faculty meetings, mentoring, peer observation, in-service training, and professional development. Engage in school festivals, events, and community-building activities as a representative of the class and faculty. Contribute to a collegial and mission-aligned faculty culture through teamwork and shared responsibility. Further qualifications: Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and school community. Enthusiasm for collaborative work and a growth mindset in professional practice. Please send a resume and cover letter to Meghan Keener at employment@cedarwoodschool.org
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