1st Grade Class Teacher

Position: 1st Grade Class Teacher (2026-2027)
1st Grade Class Teacher )

Salary Range: $54,000 - $101,650 USD
Status: Full-time

Rudolf Steiner School seeks a 1st Grade Class Teacher. Strong candidates will be a trained Waldorf Class Teacher with Lower School teaching experience. As members of the Lower School faculty, teachers have the opportunity to work collaboratively with one another on a daily basis and in regular departmental, area, and all-school meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons rooted in the oral tradition.
• Create rhythmic, engaging instruction that integrates academic, artistic, and social-emotional learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support individual student needs using inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain a respectful, organized classroom environment aligned with Waldorf principles.
• Collaborate with subject teachers and the Learning Support Team.
• Assess student progress and complete reports, block plans, and documentation.
• Communicate regularly with parents and lead class meetings and conferences.
• Prepare classroom materials, maintain displays, and support school events and festivals.

Professional Expectations

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing study of Waldorf pedagogy and inclusive education.
• Uphold professionalism, collaboration, and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Waldorf Teacher Certification from an AWSNA-recognized institute or equivalent experience required (or a clear path to certification).
• 3-5 years of Waldorf teaching experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for Waldorf education.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaborative work.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and support for diverse learners.
• Must meet all background checks, fingerprinting, and NYC health and safety compliance standards.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest, résumé, and three professional references via the school's employment page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rudolf Steiner School, the first Waldorf School in North America, is an independent Nursery to Grade 12 school located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Rooted in the principles of Waldorf education, the school fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for cultural diversity. Through a curriculum that integrates academic excellence with the arts, experiential learning, and seasonal festivals, students develop a strong sense of purpose and community.

Accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and a member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), the school holds a distinctive place among NYC's independent schools.

Rudolf Steiner School, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under the laws of New York State and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, religion, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.