Third Grade Teacher

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Third Grade Class Teacher

The Grades Class Teacher at Whidbey Island Waldorf School is a foundational role responsible for embodying the principles of Waldorf education. You will meet the educational and social-emotional needs of your students, cultivate a vibrant parent community, and contribute actively to the overall culture and well-being of our school.

On-Campus

Hours:

Arrival by 8:00 am for the 8:05 am morning verse. Teachers remain with their class until all students are picked up.

Meetings: Attendance at weekly section, faculty, and committee meetings, as well as in-service days, retreats, and festivals.

Year-Round Scope: This is a year-round position, with work “as needed” during school breaks as defined by the school calendar.

Whidbey Island Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community that reflects the world our students will inherit.

Whidbey Island Waldorf School | Clinton, WA

Nestled within 100 acres of breathtaking, protected forest land on beautiful Whidbey Island, the Whidbey Island Waldorf School (WIWS) has been a pillar of soulful education for 40 years. Our campus serves as a living classroom where the natural world inspires the academic and artistic growth of our students. As we celebrate four decades of community and Steiner-inspired learning, we invite a dedicated educator to join our faculty and help shape the next chapter of our school’s history.

Waldorf Instruction: Teach educational content consistent with AWSNA principles and the school’s updated scope and sequence.

Student Development: Guide students through academic, artistic, practical, and social activities, utilizing restorative practices and Social Inclusion tools.

Curriculum Planning: Design the main lesson block rotation, daily plans, field trips, and class plays.

Assessment: Prepare individual progress reports, middle school block reports, and year-end evaluations.

Community Leadership: Lead parent meetings, conduct conferences, and maintain consistent communication regarding class news and child development.

Collaborative Governance: Participate in faculty meetings, sections, retreats, and all-school festivals. After the first year, teachers serve as leaders on faculty committees or as representatives to the Board.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Certification: An AWSNA-recognized Waldorf teaching certificate (or active enrollment in an AWSNA-recognized training program).

Commitment: A deep resonance with Waldorf pedagogy and a desire to work in a faculty-led environment.

$50,000-$65,000 per year depending on certifications, Silver health plan, 100% tuition remission

To apply, please email your letter of intent, resume and three professional references to our Hiring Committee at wiws-hiring .

Laura Posusta Sharp , special projects manager, found her way to Waldorf education and AWSNA years ago when her three daughters were young. With a BA in kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado and a rich professional background ranging from law offices and government agencies to wellness spaces and early childhood settings, she meets the world with both practical skill and quiet reverence.

Her talents are grounded in an intuitive sense for what is needed, and she likes to create spaces of calm, clarity, and quiet competence where others can thrive.

Outside of work, Laura finds nourishment in nature—tending flower and vegetable gardens, puzzling out crosswords, and spending meaningful time with her husband and daughters. She believes in beauty as a form of service, presence as a form of wisdom, and a well-timed pause as a form of magic.

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