3rd Grade Co-Teacher Special Education Training

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt / Full-Time

TERM: 2026 School Year

LOCATION: 11 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (on-site)

SCHEDULE: M – F 8:00am–3:15pm

REPORTS TO: Faculty Administrator

SALARY: $65,000-$90,000/Annually (Prorated depending on start date)- Commensurate with experience and qualifications and aligned with the school’s faculty salary step scale.

Brooklyn Waldorf School seeks a full-time 3rd Grade Co-Teacher with Special Education training to join our faculty immediately. This role involves co‑teaching and supporting a 3rd grade class in close collaboration with the lead class teacher, with a focus on inclusive classroom practices and differentiated instruction.

The Co‑Teacher supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students while helping ensure that diverse learning needs are met within the classroom environment.

• Collaborate closely with the lead class teacher to plan and deliver main lessons and skills classes.
• Support differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices, particularly for students requiring additional learning support.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement during lessons and transitions.

• Apply special education training to support students with varied learning needs.
• Collaborate with learning support staff to implement accommodations and strategies.
• Contribute observations and documentation to support student progress and planning.

• Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level collaboration, and school events.
• Support class community life, including festivals and performances.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and families, as appropriate to the role.

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience required.
• Special Education training or certification required.
• Waldorf teaching experience or training preferred; willingness to pursue Waldorf professional development expected.
• Strong collaboration, flexibility, and classroom support skills.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a classroom environment.

• Competitive full‑time salary, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, transit benefits, professional development support, and childcare during faculty meetings and conferences.

If you are dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young students and are eager to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive school community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

If interested, please apply via our Employment page here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment

Brooklyn Waldorf School is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications. BWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school‑administered programs.

People of color and other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.