Lead Grades Teacher
Opening Statement
“The children themselves are this book.” – Rudolf Steiner
Prairie Hill Waldorf School, an established, thriving, and fully AWSNA-accredited institution, seeks a dedicated, warm, and collaborative Grades Teacher to join our faculty beginning in Fall of 2026.
We are looking for the right candidate to nurture the love of learning in up to 25 active, inquisitive children. This is an urgent invitation to join a value-driven community committed to fostering curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning.
About
About Prairie Hill Waldorf School
Prairie Hill Waldorf School was founded in 1987 and is a full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America) and a participant in the (WPCP) Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. Currently, there are 192 students from pre-k to grade eight, robust parent and tot classes and 47 outstanding faculty and staff. Our faculty is grounded in their commitment to anthroposophy, and we have an enthusiastic and supportive parent body and board of trustees. We are an established, thriving school situated on 14 acres of land including gardens, fields, wetlands and small woods located in beautiful Lake Country (City of Delafield) between Milwaukee and Madison, Wi.
Essential Job Duties
Your Role and Our Mission
You will be stepping into an established classroom, offering a rich Waldorf curriculum that nurtures the whole child—head, heart, and hands—through academics, art, and nature.
As an integral part of our faculty and school governance, you will work collaboratively within the Grades department. We seek a teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior teaching experience or experience in teaching a grades class.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• A Waldorf certificate or degree is preferred but not necessary; willingness to participate in Waldorf training is essential.
Employment Details
What are the benefits of this position?
– Starting salary between $36,000 and $43,000, depending on experience
– Paid training
– Dental insurance
– Tuition remission for your school age children
– 401K matching
– Free childcare and reduced tuition for our summer camp
To Apply
The children are waiting. Join us in our beautiful location in the Lake Country of Delafield, WI, between Milwaukee and Madison.
Please submit a resume listing background, training, experience, and three references to:
Jeanne Ring, Human Resources Committee
Prairie Hill Waldorf School N14W29143 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Email: jring@prairiehillwaldorf.org
Phone: 262-646-7497
