Grades Class Teacher

Grades Class Teacher

Job Description

2026-27

Reports to: Director of Grades Program

Location: Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Employment Category: Regular, Full Time, Exempt

Start Date: July 1, 2026

General Description:

The Grades Class Teacher prepares for and delivers a holistic, developmentally designed curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy. The Grades Class Teacher carries primary responsibility for the academic, social, and emotional well-being of the students and serves as the central figure in cultivating a healthy and cohesive classroom community.

Key Responsibilities:

Class Leadership and Instruction

• Teach the daily Main Lesson blocks and integrate Waldorf curriculum across academic disciplines.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally designed lessons aligned with Waldorf standards and Cedarwood’s scope and sequence.
• Incorporate artistic, movement-based, and experiential methods into daily learning.

Classroom Management and Student Support

• Foster a warm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports student growth and well-being.
• Observe and respond to the individual needs of students, offering differentiated instruction and support as needed.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure consistency and integration of curriculum.

Parent Communication and Community Building

• Maintain regular and professional communication with parents, including class meetings, progress reports, and conferences.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with families to support the child’s development and the school community.

Collegial Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Participate in weekly faculty meetings, mentoring, peer observation, in-service training, and professional development.
• Engage in school festivals, events, and community-building activities as a representative of the class and faculty.
• Contribute to a collegial and mission-aligned faculty culture through teamwork and shared responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Waldorf teacher certification required
• Classroom teaching experience, ideally in Waldorf or other developmentally-designed pedagogy.
• Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and school community.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work and a growth mindset in professional practice.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: TBD
• Benefits include health insurance, tuition remission for eligible dependent children, paid time off, and professional development support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person