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Fourth Grade Class Teacher for Fall 2025
Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a full time Fourth Grade class teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate has Waldorf teaching experience. Effective classroom management, communication and the ability to collaborate are priorities. Classroom support and mentoring will be provided.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors Degree.
- A Waldorf teaching certificate or enrollment in an accredited Waldorf teacher training program is preferred. A personalized mentorship program through BWS will be required if the candidate has no prior Waldorf teacher training.
- Minimum of three years paid experience in an accredited primary school is preferred.
Our curriculum includes world language/s, handwork, woodwork, music, Eurythmy, an educational support program and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. Our Board of Trustees is active and well-established, and our strong Parent Association reflects a supportive and inclusive parent body. The school is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), as well as of the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) and Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN). An active Anthroposophical branch and First Class are in the area, as well as a nearby teacher training center, biodynamic farm and farm store. Berkshire Waldorf School is located midway between New York City and Boston in the the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a region well-known for cultural and artistic engagement.
Benefits: Health insurance, employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan and tuition remission. Established mentorship program for hands-on learning with experts. Paid Waldorf teacher training opportunities available.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and references to Human Resources, employment@berkshirewaldorfschool.org. A review of resumes will begin immediately.
Berkshire Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
