Grade 1 Class Teacher

Position Purpose:
The Austin Waldorf School is seeking a warm and enthusiastic first-grade teacher to join our
dedicated grade school section. We have an outstanding faculty who fosters a spirit of
collaboration and innovation and are deeply committed to Waldorf pedagogy and
anthroposophy. Our program includes eurythmy, music, handwork, arts, woodwork, as well as
Spanish and German. Class teachers joining our team are supported by their Grades Director
and mentor, a collaborative and experienced student support team, our school counselor, and
librarian.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Completed Waldorf teacher training
• Excellent written and social communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills and a spirit for innovation.

Benefits and Compensation:
We offer competitive, bench-marked salaries and strong benefits, including health, dental, and
vision insurance, and retirement savings matching.

AWS is an established school community with an enrollment of approximately 400 students. Our
picturesque 33-acre campus consists of four kindergartens, eight grade school classrooms, a
nine-classroom high school, including a state-of-the-art science lab, a library, handwork room,
performing arts center, gymnasium, eurythmy hall, art studio, school store, gardens, and
playgrounds. Community events, such as festivals, concerts, plays, athletics, and adult
education classes create an atmosphere of cultural enrichment. We are fully accredited by the
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Independent Schools
Association of the Southwest (ISAS).

The Austin Waldorf School is a non-profit organization that welcomes applicants of any religion,
race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, national or ethnic origin, and any other
category protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are interested in joining our warm and hospitable community, please visit our website to
submit your AWS employment application, including your resume, three references, and a letter
of intention addressed to HR Manager.