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Job Description
Date Posted:
June 22, 2026
To Apply:
To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to employment@washingtonwaldorf.org. No phone calls, please. Job Description Washington Waldorf School (WWS) teachers are responsible for educating students in accordance with Rudolf Steiner's philosophy and the Eight AWSNA Principles of Waldorf Education; following the WWS Upper School English Scope and Sequence in delivering well-researched and engaging lessons; collaborating with all teachers who serve their student population; creating a safe, clean, professional, and welcoming learning environment for all; modifying and adapting teaching, as appropriate, to meet student needs and abilities; contributing to the broader WWS community; and furthering WWS's commitment to DEIB by creating a safe and inclusive classroom and delivering lessons that allow students to see themselves as well as understand others. The Upper School English Teacher is a 50% positions, as determined by the position's teaching responsibilities and Additional Responsibilities as assigned. Included in
Teaching Responsibilities:
Write student reports in accordance with established guidelines and time frames: Communicate student progress in a clear and timely fashion; Prepare for and conduct parent-teacher conferences, per Department requirements; Follow Educational Support Plan accommodations, as provided by and in collaboration with the Education Support Department; Schedule and lead/attend Class Parent Meetings, per applicable guidelines; Plan and/or chaperone field trips and overnight class trips; Supervise students at and support festivals and assemblies; Provide other programming and student support as applicable; Prepare for classroom activities and lessons; Be cognizant of and attend to recess responsibilities; Serve on a least one (1) standing committee, unless specifically exempted; Attend pertinent faculty and committee meetings (if teaching in more than one department, attendance may be alternated); Attend August and June in-service and out-service meetings; Stay up to date on all required trainings, including CPR and First Aid; Support admissions procedures by hosting prospective students, interviewing families and providing feedback; Keep abreast of WWS happenings by reading meeting minutes, the weekly Bulletin, Parent Square, and other communications; Attend professional development events and mentoring meetings; and Engage in on-going professional learning and growth, including Waldorf-specific training as required by the Head of School or designee.
Additional Support:
Individual responsibilities and roles will be assigned and modified or changed as needed to best achieve the School's goals. Where a teacher may carry fewer classroom hours, their Additional Support responsibilities may be increased, and vice versa. The below is a descriptive, not exhaustive list of additional responsibilities that may be assigned. Supervise drop-off, recess, lunch and pick-up, as assigned; Serve on additional committees, as required by WWS; Substitute for absent colleagues; Cover emergencies or unexpected gaps to provide appropriate supervision of students; Support athletic teams, clubs, and field trips by chaperoning, driving the bus, and other duties as assigned; Support whole-school retention efforts; Participate in admissions events, such as open houses, teaching demonstrations, etc., which may occur outside of regular school hours; and/or Participate in and support community-building and fundraising events, festivals, and activities, including but not limited to the Welcome Back Picnic, End of Year Picnic, Fall Bazaar, Fall/Spring Festival and Gala.
Maintain Established Community Norms:
Be present and available on campus from 8:00am to 3:30pm every day school is in session, and later as needed for faculty, department, or committee meetings; clubs or sports events; or other community events; Respond to parent and collegial communication as established in applicable Communications policies; Provide weekly classroom updates to parents, and additional communications as appropriate, in accordance with established formats and schedules; Be cognizant of and fulfill calendar and field trip obligations and responsibilities; Provide input to whole school communications on pedagogical themes; and Comply with School expectations; professionalism; and behavior standards, policies, and procedures, including those set forth in the employee handbook or other applicable documents. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in English or similar subject; Waldorf teacher training certification, or commensurate experience required; Experience teaching grades seven (7) through twelve (12) preferred. The compensation for this 50% position includes an annual salary range of $39K-$48K. Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive faculty, and we welcome applications from all interested individuals. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our HR Director.
