Foreign Language Teacher

Our experiential curriculum gives you the freedom to spark the students' imaginations while fostering the holistic development of our children's capacities. Our Foreign Language curriculum introduces diverse cultures and people through singing, stories, projects, games, and speech, cultivating a positive attitude toward people of other languages, cultures, and countries and encouraging the development of human understanding. 

We have routinely taught French and German; however, the goal is to expand children’s overall capacities for learning languages. If you are a foreign language teacher, we are open to having our students learn any language — Spanish, Swahili, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, American Sign Language, and beyond.

We welcome you to visit us and see our students in action. At The Waldorf School of St. Louis, we rethink what is possible in education. 

Schedule:

Part-Time with the possibility of Full-Time; Teaching eight 40-minute classes per week to grades 1-8, generally between 11 am - 3 pm, though flexibility in scheduling can be discussed.

Candidates should also be willing to learn about Waldorf education. (Various Waldorf education trainings exist, and some of these trainings may be paid for by the school, up to 100%.)

For a full job description or to apply, email the following to employment@waldorfstl.org:

  • Cover Letter with a short autobiographical statement

  • Resume or summary of your applicable knowledge/experience

  • Three professional references: Please provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications and character.

We offer:

  • Freedom in creating curriculum to meet the needs of the developing children  

  • Students are assessed using a variety of methods rather than annual standardized tests

  • Small class sizes and engaged, curious students

  • Training funds (up to 50% reimbursement) for professional development

  • Collaborative faculty and staff who make decisions by consensus

  • A campus in the heart of Historic North Webster with access to parks, and outdoor spaces that are integral to our student's school day and overall educational experience through outdoor playtime, experiential learning, kinesthetic learning, and curiosity about the world beyond the classroom walls

  • Tuition discounts for children of employees, up to 100% for FT employees

  • Mentoring programs and strong, supportive, collegial relationships

  • Paid snow days for part-time employees