1st Grade Class Teacher

Classroom Environment: Ensure the orderliness, cleanliness, beauty, and warmth of the classroom as a “second teacher.” Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate and inviting learning space. Ensure appropriate student supplies are ordered, distributed, and maintained. Manage classroom supply and field trip and food budgets responsibly.

Curriculum, Planning, and Teaching: Plan and prepare all lessons, including the submission of an annual plan at the start of each school year. Deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging, and student-centered lessons in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy.

Supervise students during class times, including snack and lunch. Implement agreed upon accommodations from Student Support Plans.

Assistant Teacher Development: Supervise and support the development of an Assistant Teacher, when assigned and pending enrollment. Offer guidance, feedback, and regular check-ins to promote a healthy and collaborative working relationship.

Punctuality and Schedule: Maintain punctuality and reliability, including being on campus from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow daily and weekly schedules and contribute to the smooth flow of the school day.

Faculty Participation and Committees: Actively serve on two faculty committees. Attend and participate in all required meetings, including Full Faculty Meeting, Three Sectors Meeting, Section Meeting, Peer Support Meetings, August and June Meetings, February Conference Week. Attend all required school trainings (e.g., safety, sexual harassment, mandated reporter).

Family and Community Engagement: Host four class family meetings per year. Serve as the primary point of communication for families. Develop strong relationships with families built on warmth, respect, and healthy communication. Provide biweekly updates to all class families. Call, email, and meet with parents as needed. Plan and lead two parent-teacher conferences per student per academic year. Participate in all events and festivals in which the class is involved. Respond to all parent communications within 48 hours.

Student Reports and Documentation: Write midyear reports (Grades 4–8) and year-end reports. File incident and behavior reports in a timely manner and notify parents when such reports are filed.

Field Trips: Plan field trips and submit proposals for approval. Coordinate logistics with the school and families. Lead and supervise students during all field trips.

School Events & Activities: Participate in all events that involve one’s own class and/or happen during a school day, including assemblies, concerts/recitals, Michaelmas, Winter Spiral, Winter Faire, and May Day. Participate in other community events and ceremonies regardless of class involvement or the day of the week, including Outdoor Work Day (before school year begins), School Blessing Day, Opening Day, Welcoming Picnic, and Graduation.

Professional Development: Participate in all professional development activities scheduled during the school year and, when applicable, in the summer. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to deepening one’s understanding of child development, Waldorf pedagogy, and best teaching practices.

Community Building: Foster a strong sense of community within the classroom and among families. Model inclusive, compassionate, and collaborative engagement.

Alignment with Waldorf Education: Lead Teachers are expected to embody the values of Waldorf education, bringing reverence, imagination, rhythm, and developmental insight to their work. In partnership with colleagues, families, and students, Lead Teachers help sustain the warmth and excellence that define our school community.