Early Childhood Lead Teacher

The Waldorf School of DuPage is pleased to invite applications for an Early Childhood Lead Teacher in our mixed-age Preschool/Kindergarten classroom.

Our Early Childhood faculty is a committed professional community dedicated to fostering clear communication, consistent and developmentally appropriate routines based in Waldorf pedagogy, strong safety practices, and effective collaboration across classrooms. We seek a colleague who brings steadiness, initiative, and a collaborative approach to this important work with young children and their families.

Essential Job Duties

• Plan, implement, and document a balanced curriculum that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children; and maintain accurate and confidential classroom and student records.
• Establish and maintain a warm, orderly, and well-prepared classroom environment that reflects the rhythms, values, and aesthetic of Waldorf early childhood education
• Participate fully in the daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of the school.
• Observe, assess, and respond thoughtfully to individual student needs, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student growth and well-being.
• Build respectful, collaborative partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, parent conferences, class meetings, and written correspondence, offering guidance consistent with Waldorf principles.
• Work collegially with faculty, administration, and staff; participate in faculty meetings, professional development days, in-service trainings, and required school events.
• Train, mentor, and supervise the classroom assistant, fostering clear communication, shared responsibility, and effective teamwork.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including Waldorf teacher training and continuing education, and remain current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Support and participate in school festivals, committees, outreach, and admissions-related activities, and serve as a positive ambassador for the school within the wider community.
• Uphold all school policies and procedures related to health, safety, and security to ensure the well-being of students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of Waldorf Teacher Training certificate from AWSNA or WECAN affiliated institute
• Bachelors degree
• Three or more years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Experience with working with learning and developmental differences

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $46,000 - $54,000

Benefits: 100% tuition remission for dependents, BlueCross BlueShield PPO/HMO health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement planning, two weeks paid time off, accrual-based sick leave, paid family leave, and professional development funding.

About our School

The Waldorf School of DuPage (WSD) is committed to awakening the intellect, imagination, and determination of every child, leading to a life-long love of learning. Within a protective and nurturing environment, teachers and parents work together to build a community where each student's confidence, sense of responsibility, and self-reliance unfolds.

WSD is a WECAN and AWSNA associate member school, tucked away on five acres of wooded land in the suburbs of Warrenville, IL. Founded 31 years ago, the school remains rooted in anthroposophy and dedicated to nurturing the whole child by engaging a team of seasoned educators who collaborate closely to deliver thoughtful, well-rounded lessons that cultivate the intellectual, artistic, and social capacities of a diverse student body.

As we look to the future, WSD is deepening its commitment to creating lasting form in support of a thriving school community. Our current work focuses on refining policy and protocol, strengthening student support and assessment, and cultivating collaborative partnerships with parents. We welcome teachers who bring both heart and professionalism, those who see the creation of clear, supportive structures as an expression of care for the children, the faculty, and the school as a whole.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]