Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Take part in the special adventures of the young child's journey through Early Childhood. Our Early Childhood Lead Teacher cultivates an atmosphere that fills our students' day by creating experiences, allowing children to immerse themselves fully in play, and fostering the child's sense of wonder. Through play, singing, movement, handwork, arts, storytelling, puppetry, and more you not only enrich the children’s social-emotional life but also provide a strong foundation for academics. 

The Waldorf School of St. Louis is looking for a Full Time Lead Early Childhood Teachers to join our faculty for the 2025-26 school year.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing daily/weekly/yearly lesson plans in the light of Waldorf pedagogy and classroom expectations, including circle work, indoor/outdoor free play, snack preparation, storytelling, handwork, festival preparation, and artistic activities

  • Assessing the evolving needs of the children in the class through daily/weekly record keeping and child observation

  • Maintaining a healthy and orderly classroom environment

  • Forming and maintaining a healthy social life in their class

  • Planning and conducting parent meetings

  • Providing student observations of student individual needs through parent-teacher conferences 

  • Actively participating in the enrollment process for new families 

  • Maintaining timely and professional communication with the parents regarding their child(ren)

  • Participating in ongoing Professional Development Planning process

  • Continuing self-professional development through reading, conferences, and workshops to continually deepen the understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and child development

  • Participating in school festivals, assemblies, and celebrations

The teacher will be responsible for providing a Waldorf Early Childhood education to our students in a mixed-age class.  This position requires a deep understanding of Waldorf early childhood pedagogy as well as the ability to:

  • bring Waldorf curriculum to meet the needs of each child as well as the whole class

  • assess the evolving needs of the children in the class through observation and record keeping, including first grade readiness assessments

  • work well with the parents, provide parent education on Waldorf education and create a healthy class community

  • Commitment to self-development and have a growing relationship with Anthroposophy

  • serve the school through committee work, administrative responsibilities and work collaboratively with faculty, administration, and other school realms

Qualifications:

  • Completed (or in the process of completing) Bachelor’s Degree

  • Waldorf EC Teacher Training certificate or in the process of working towards completion of the Waldorf EC Teacher Training

  • Experience working with children between the ages of 0 to 7

  • Commitment to continued training and education in the realm of Waldorf Education

  • Willingness to renew traditional Waldorf curriculum through DEIJ perspective and consciousness.

  • Positive and effective communication skills

  • Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues

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

  • Cover Letter with a short autobiographical statement

  • Resume

  • 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 students’ 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