Classroom Teacher

Waldorf-Inspired Classroom Teacher

El Rio Community School is seeking a passionate, creative, and experienced Waldorf-inspired teacher who believes that education should nurture the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and artistically. At El Rio, we value meaningful relationships, community, creativity, academic excellence, and a deep respect for childhood. We are looking for an educator who can bring the beauty and intentionality of Waldorf education into a vibrant, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment.

The Waldorf-Inspired Classroom Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, engaging, developmentally responsive classroom where students experience learning through storytelling, movement, music, art, nature, hands-on exploration, and strong academic instruction. The ideal candidate understands Waldorf philosophy and can thoughtfully integrate its practices with California academic standards, ensuring students experience both joyful learning and measurable academic growth.

Key Responsibilities Waldorf-Inspired Instruction Design and deliver engaging lessons incorporating Waldorf principles, including storytelling, artistic expression, movement, rhythm, and experiential learning. Establish predictable classroom rhythms and routines that support student independence, security, and engagement. Incorporate music, drawing, painting, handwork, movement, and nature-based experiences into classroom instruction. Use developmentally appropriate teaching practices that honor children's stages of growth. Create a classroom environment that reflects beauty, warmth, belonging, and intentionality. Academic Instruction and Student Growth Deliver standards-aligned instruction in literacy, mathematics, sci