JOB TITLE: Grade Teacher (Full Time) 2025-2026 School Year
We are seeking a full-time, trained elementary school class teacher for the 2025-2026 program year for our Waldorf Program. We value Waldorf-trained teachers, but are also open to meeting those who may bring other teaching experiences and talents. We are looking for those with an avid commitment to growing their career as a Waldorf teacher, as well as those who deeply enjoy educating children in the outdoors.
We offer the amazing benefit of being located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Truckee, CA. We are surrounded by the beautiful, big, bold outdoors with opportunities for backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, camping, swimming, and boating activities, and beyond. Come and play in the wilderness with us! Our Waldorf programs have been rooted in Truckee since 2015, and we are looking for teachers who are interested in helping to grow our program into the future!
The right individual will be responsible for teaching age-appropriate core subjects with creativity and imagination, all while striving for an equitable and inclusive classroom. We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to looping with their class. Our grade teachers stay with their classes typically through grades 1st-4th/5th, 5th/6th-8th, or 1st-8th.
Job Purpose Statement: A Grades Teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive education program for students in a manner that nurtures and guides them according to the needs of each individual child, the family, and the community as a whole while supporting the vision & mission of Wild River.
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Experience Required: 2+ years working with elementary-age children in an educational setting. Waldorf experience, training, or Certificate desirable.
Education Required: BA plus a California teaching credential preferred, or a degree in Education.
Skills: Use correct English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, remain calm and focused under pressure, work effectively unsupervised, and keep errors to a minimum and efficiency to a maximum. Must have good communication skills with parents, students, and staff. Willingness and love for working in outdoor settings.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and laws applicable to educating students. Knowledge of Waldorf curriculum, therapy and behavior intervention strategies, child development, counseling and consultation methods, outdoor education, and a variety of class management and educational strategies is appreciated.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to interact with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Ability to manage stressful situations with employees and community groups. Significant physical abilities include reaching / handling / finger movements for handwork / talking / listening, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
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Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Hold a valid California Teaching Credential or its equivalent. Waldorf Certification preferred. Must have a valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, TB Clearance. A First Aid and CPR, WFR or First Responder Certificate are highly desirable.
Please send the following to: hiring@wild-river.org
Thank you for your interest in working with Wild River!
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