2025-2026 Lower Grades Class Teacher
2025-2026 Lower Grades Class Teacher
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5
Opening Statement
Sunfield Farm and Waldorf School is seeking a first grade and a second grade class teacher for
the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking faculty members who possesses confidence, warmth,
brightness, and are excited about integrating the rhythms of farm life into their teaching.
About
Sunfield has been on the farm and land for 18 years. We serve 145 children in preschool through
8th grade. Classes range in size from 10 to 20 students. Daily, children and teachers work with animals, plants, gardens, compost, walk and play on the land, and steward the land of Sunfield. Our dedicated faculty of 18 includes lead teachers, assistants and specialty subject teachers. Our faculty enjoy a strong colleagueship, deepening their work through Anthroposophy and a connection to the land and animals. Sunfield maintains a committed and supportive administrative team that participates in the life of the school and farm.
Qualifications
Waldorf teaching certificate (currently enrolled students will be considered)
Commitment to Anthroposophy
Continued interest in deepening an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and child
development
Understanding of classroom management and interest in restorative discipline
2+ years teaching experience in a grade’s classroom setting
Bachelor’s degree Or similar combination of education and experience
Interest in ongoing renewal of Waldorf education for the 21st-century
Commitment to engaging in the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice
Employment Details
Base salary is $40,000 plus increments, with a starting salary range from $40,000 to
$65,000 depending on education and experience. Increments for experience and
education are applied to the base salary.
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Life Insurance plan
100% tuition remission for dependent children.
Annual professional development allocation and opportunities.
Annual PTO including wellness days, vacation aligned with the academic calendar, and
summer time off
To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Executive Director Abra Derbis at aderbis@sunfieldfarm.org.
Sunfield is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.