What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Grade Teacher position at Tamarack Waldorf School?
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking a full-time First Grade Class Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking applicants committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth, demonstrating effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This candidate should also have an interest and desire to work in collaboration with colleagues and within the guiding principles of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred. Candidates enrolled in Waldorf teacher training will be considered but will be expected to complete a Waldorf certification program.
The school is situated within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, parks, playgrounds, and museums. Milwaukee is rich in its cultural heritage and diversity celebrating it with many festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year and city. As part of the Great Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons of the year, with plenty of activities that take place to celebrate the changes of season. Our campus is in an urban setting and housed in a historic school building with beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. For more information about our school and city, please visit our website at www.tamarackwaldorf.org
Our classrooms are culturally and socioeconomically diverse and our top candidate must prioritize their curriculum development to work with diversity, equity, and inclusion. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits such as health, vision and dental insurance as well as professional development opportunities, and tuition reduction. The position offers 10 PTO days, additional paid time off around holidays and breaks and our 1st grade teacher will have an all-day assistant, in-house mentor as well as an outside mentor.
Our Lower Grades curriculum includes world language, handwork, art, music, physical education, and environmental education. We also offer our students an educational support program to meet their diverse needs. We are a full member of AWSNA and WECAN and are located near Lake Michigan. Our neighborhood offers our students many outdoor experiences while being centrally located on Milwaukee’s east side.
Please submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed employment application which can be found on our website at: www.tamarackwaldorf.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,500 - $50,000
