Upper School French Teacher

Title : Upper School French Teacher

Status : Full Time

Start Date : August, 2026

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000

Rudolf Steiner School, the first Waldorf School in North America, is an independent Nursery-Grade 12 school located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Rooted in the principles of Waldorf education, the school fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for cultural diversity. Through a curriculum that integrates academic excellence with the arts, experiential learning, and seasonal festivals, students develop a strong sense of purpose and community. Accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and a member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), the school holds a distinctive place among NYC’s independent schools.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Rudolf Steiner School seeks a versatile colleague to teach French in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will possess a love of French language and literature from a wide variety of world cultures. This position includes coordinating our French Exchange Program which enables several students each year to make an exchange with another Waldorf school located in a French-speaking country.

Key Responsibilities

Among other tasks, the Upper School French Teacher is responsible for:

• Bringing an engaging, creative and rigorous French curriculum to students in grades 8-12, from introductory French to literature and discussion at French level V.
• Fostering an immersive approach to learning utilizing French as the language of engagement in the classroom.
• Cultivating a warm and inviting classroom environment while upholding the school’s standards of excellence in language learning. 
• Supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students and mentoring them in their growth
• Organizing the French students’ exchange experience with international Waldorf Schools.
• Working collaboratively with the team of five passionate and dedicated World Language Department faculty 
• Participating actively in school life including class trips, club and student advising, faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, special school events, and other duties
• Communicating with families and colleagues about curricular and student matters, including report writing and grading
• Fostering an inclusive, celebratory and responsive classroom environment

Key Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience as an upper school French educator
• Commitment to professional growth, including professional development in Waldorf education and teaching methods
• Fluency in French; native speaker preferred
• Creativity, enthusiasm, collegiality, humor and punctuality

SALARY:

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$100,000. Steiner provides exceptional benefits, including robust healthcare, professional development, and the opportunity for flexible work during school breaks.

To be considered for this position, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to our employment page .

Rudolf Steiner School, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under the laws of New York State and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, creed, gender, religion, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.