About the Role
This position will serve as an apprentice during the 2025-2026 school year with the intention of holding the first grade class in 2026-2027.
Our faculty and staff are guided by reverence for the developing child, courage for the truth, and the ability to continue to learn from one another. The colleague we are seeking will bring a passion for teaching and an enthusiastic commitment to join this community.
The Grades Main Lesson teacher position is a commitment to the looping model of moving up a grade each year with the same class of students. This model allows teachers to deeply nurture the whole child and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their parents/guardians, and family members.
Candidates must be committed to presenting subject matter in a lively and artistic way that is engaging to children, and recognizes that not all children learn in the same style. Main Lesson Teachers develop a classroom rhythm, teaching language arts, mathematics, science, history, mythology, geography, and visual arts. Waldorf training and mentoring will provide methods and recommend materials. A full position description is available upon inquiry.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a salaried position requiring in-person attendance for classes during the school year, from August - May. Classroom hours are from 8 am to 3:15 pm each day with planning periods set according to a schedule that is determined by the Grades Team before the start of the school year. Weekly meetings and occasional evening and weekend conferences are required.
$30,800 starting salary
Benefits available, including medical and dental, tuition remission, and continuing education financial support
Generally, school vacations include Thanksgiving week, 2 weeks of Winter Holiday, 1 week of Spring Break, and other holidays during the year. Consult the annual calendar for specifics.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate or willingness to attend Waldorf Teacher Training
Openness to the work of Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf Education, as a basis for teaching
Agreement with the school’s Policy & Procedure Manual
Preferred Experience
Master’s Degree in education, art, or related field
Previous Waldorf experience
Alabama Teaching Certificate
Teaching experience with children
Experience working with the consensus model of decision-making
About Our School
The mission of Alabama Waldorf School is to cultivate healthy, confident, compassionate learners who excel socially, academically, and civically. We are seeking colleagues who will bring a passion for teaching and an enthusiastic commitment to join this community. Candidates must be committed to caring for and educating children in a lively and engaging way, recognizing that not all children learn in the same style.