Grades Class Teacher (Grades 2-3)

• Appropriate Wisconsin DPI licensure for the position

• Experience/training/certification in Waldorf education desired

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills – oral, written, and technological; time management, organizational, and group facilitation skills; communication skills among diverse audiences, including students, staff, board, and community partners

• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural proficiency: valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas

• Demonstrate leadership experience that enriches a strong and positive school community, inspires and motivates staff, and sees the unique individual in each student

• Demonstrate alignment to the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education and the vision and mission of the school

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental curriculum and teaching methods arising from the understanding of child development set forth by Rudolf Steiner.

• Develops performance objectives and lesson plans that reflect the rhythm, timing, and activities consistent with the core principles of Public Waldorf education.

• Maintains a behavioral climate in their classroom conducive to learning, assists in maintaining acceptable student behavior, and cultivates an atmosphere that embraces diversity.

• Identifies and attempts to meet the needs of individual students, can develop differentiated lesson plans, and initiates referrals to student support services as necessary.

• Communicate with students and parents regarding educational progress. Prepares progress reports and issues grades on time.

• Maintains plans and instructional materials in such a way that they can be utilized by substitute teaching personnel when the need arises.

• Works cooperatively with administrators, supervisors, and colleagues to plan and implement the school's educational programs. Takes the initiative collaboratively.

• Attends faculty meetings, required in-service training, and other meetings as necessary.

• Participates on committees that support a collaborative leadership model.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required:

• Exemplary classroom management and discipline.

• Knowledge of Waldorf education and public school operations.

• Relate to, motivate, and challenge children and staff.

• Leadership in working with students, staff, parents, and the community.

• Commitment to collaborative decision-making.

• Ability to collaborate with other faculty on curriculum.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Standing, walking

• Occasional: Sitting, lifting and carrying