High School Math Teacher
Opening Statement
Washington Waldorf School (WWS) teachers are responsible for educating students in accordance with Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy and the Eight AWSNA Principles of Waldorf Education; following the WWS High School Math Scope and Sequence in delivering well-researched and engaging lessons; collaborating with all teachers who serve their student population; creating a safe, clean, professional, and welcoming learning environment for all; modifying and adapting teaching, as appropriate, to meet student needs and abilities; contributing to the broader WWS community; and furthering WWS’s commitment to DEIB by creating a safe and inclusive classroom and delivering lessons that allow students to see themselves as well as understand others.
The High School Math position is a 25% part time, hourly position, as determined by the position’s teaching responsibilities and Additional Responsibilities as assigned.
About
Founded in 1969, Washington Waldorf School operates in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area of Bethesda, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. The school serves 285 students and their families, from ages pre-K through Grade 12. Washington Waldorf cultivates each student’s capacity to think clearly, feel compassionately, and act purposefully in the world. We are committed to the education movement inspired by the pioneering work of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and advanced by Waldorf teachers worldwide.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach math track classes to two different grade levels, four days per week (between 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., year round)
Included in Teaching Responsibilities:
- Write student reports in accordance with established guidelines and time frames;
- Communicate student progress in a clear and timely fashion;
- Prepare for and conduct parent-teacher conferences, per Department requirements;
- Follow Educational Support Plan accommodations, as provided by and in collaboration with the Education Support Department;
- Schedule and lead/attend Class Parent Meetings, per applicable guidelines;
- Supervise students at and support festivals and assemblies;
- Provide other programming and student support as applicable;
- Prepare for classroom activities and lessons;
- Be cognizant of and attend to recess responsibilities;
- Attend pertinent faculty and committee meetings (if teaching in more than one department, attendance may be alternated);
- Attend August and June in-service and out-service meetings;
- Stay up to date on all required trainings, including CPR and First Aid;
- Support admissions procedures by hosting prospective students, interviewing families and providing feedback;
- Keep abreast of WWS happenings by reading meeting minutes, the weekly Bulletin, Parent Square, and other communications;
- Attend professional development events and mentoring meetings; and
- Engage in on-going professional learning and growth, including Waldorf-specific training as required by the Head of School or designee.
Maintain Established Community Norms
- Be present and available on campus as agreed upon with your Department Chair, and as needed for faculty, department, or committee meetings; clubs or sports events; or other community events;
- Meet regularly with math colleagues who teach in the Upper School;
- Respond to parent and collegial communications as established in applicable Communications policies;
- Provide input to whole school communications on pedagogical themes, as requested;
- Comply with School expectations; professionalism; and behavior standards, policies, and procedures, including those set forth in the faculty/employee handbook or other applicable documents.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mathematics or similar subject;
- Waldorf teacher training certification, or commensurate experience, preferred;
- Experience teaching high school preferred
Employment Details
The compensation for this 25% part time position includes a wage of $45 per hour. It does not include any other benefits.
Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all interested individuals. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our HR Director.
To Apply
To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to employment@washingtonwaldorf.org, attn. Claudia Berg. No phone calls, please.