Opening Statement

The Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and purpose-driven First Grade Teacher to take up and form a new class. The ideal candidate brings joy to their teaching, a strong sense of responsibility for the children in their care, and a genuine commitment to partnering with parents and the school in support of each child’s growth. This role calls for a teacher who values relationship-based education, Waldorf pedagogy, and open, respectful communication with families and colleagues. We are especially interested in a candidate who looks forward to growing with a class and stewarding its social, academic, and developmental journey over the years ahead.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction, supervision, and care for first grade students in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy.

• Plan and deliver curriculum, prepare student assessments and reports, and maintain accurate classroom and student records.

• Foster a warm, orderly, and well-maintained classroom environment and participate in the daily rhythm of the school.

• Build respectful, professional, and collaborative relationships with parents through clear, timely communication, conferences, and class meetings.

• Advocate for individual student needs and collaborate with the educational Care Group to implement agreed-upon supports and strategies.

• Demonstrate a commitment to antiracist education, equity, and inclusion, and engage in reflective practice and ongoing learning in these areas.

• Work collegially with faculty, administration, and staff; attend faculty meetings, professional development days, and required school events.

• Engage in ongoing professional growth, including Waldorf teacher training or continuing education as appropriate.

• Support school festivals, committees, outreach, and admissions-related activities, and serve as an ambassador for the school community.

• Uphold all safety and security protocols to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Confident with Google suit and able to learn and use new technologies with ease

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Completion of a Waldorf teacher training program or a commitment to pursue Waldorf certification
  

Preferred

• Prior Waldorf classroom teaching experience
  Experience in other elementary or primary teaching settings

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 administrator@waldorfdupage.org 

Opening Statement

We are seeking a Waldorf teacher for our combined 2nd and 3rd grade. The class of 11 bright and engaged students, together with a dedicated group of parents and colleagues, is a thriving and well-supported group. We are looking for a Waldorf-trained, experienced educator who is caring, steady, and committed to guiding the class for years to come.

Essential Job Duties

As the class teacher for grades 2 and 3, the teacher would be responsible for the following areas:

• Create and implement a comprehensive 2/3nd grade combined curriculum while also differentiating between the two groups where needed

• Safely and effectively manage a classroom while accomplishing learning goals and objectives

• Teach to a wide variety of individual learning styles and needs

• Evaluate, track, and communicate student progress

• Hold class meetings 2-3 times a year and host parent teacher conferences for this class

• Lead collaborative efforts with subject teachers and student support staff

• Collaborate with and contribute to the efforts of faculty, administration, and board 

• Work closely with parents to support holistic child development and continuity between home and school

• Effectively use Google suite and other online technologies

• Participate in festival and community life of the school

• Engage in ongoing professional development and work with assigned mentor 

• Communicate effectively with adults and children

Qualifications

• Completion or near completion of Waldorf Teacher Training certificate from AWSNA affiliated institute

• Bachelors degree

• Four or more years of lead teaching experience

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Experience with differentiated instruction and working with learning 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 administrator@waldorfdupage.org

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 administrator@waldorfdupage.org 

Part-time, School Year Position
Start Date: August, 2026

The Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking a warm, grounded, and reliable Early Childhood Assistant to join our mixed-age early childhood program. This role calls for authentic warmth, good humor, joy, and genuine enthusiasm for nurturing young children. The ideal candidate approaches early childhood work with presence, gentleness, and reverence, and is eager to learn and collaborate within a Waldorf environment.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Assistant works closely with the Lead Teacher to uphold a safe, warm, and developmentally aligned classroom. This role is physically active and includes caring for children both indoors and in our surrounding forested campus—year-round, in all weather.

The Assistant helps maintain the physical space, supports purposeful activities, and engages in the daily rhythms that support the healthy development of children ages 3–6.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the Lead Teacher’s guidance and uphold the classroom rhythm and expectations

• Hold the class with steadiness, warmth, and predictable order

• Tend to the physical, emotional, and individual needs of young children (ages 3–6)

• Create and maintain a positive, calm classroom mood through modeling and presence

• Supervise indoor and outdoor play, transitions, bathroom support, handwashing, clean-up, and rest time

• Assist with preparation and care of classroom materials and the classroom environment

• Plan and prepare weekly snacks and keep track of snack supplies

• Help organize and carry out seasonal crafts, practical activities, and hands-on projects

• Participate in circle time by learning and sharing seasonal poems, songs, and stories

• Maintain safety practices during all indoor and outdoor activities

• Communicate observations and concerns to the Lead Teacher and Administrator

• Attend Early Childhood-specific school events such as Lantern Walk and Mayfaire

• Support beginning-of-year and end-of-year classroom setup and clean-up

• Participate occasionally in full faculty meetings, monthly EC department meetings, and parent meetings/conferences when requested

Qualifications

Required:

• Genuine love and respect for young children

• Experience working with young children (childcare, preschool, camps, nannying, etc.)

• Ability to model calm presence, clear boundaries, and nurturing guidance

• Comfort engaging in a physically active day, including significant outdoor time in all weather

• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and participate in floor-level play

• Ability to follow the Lead Teacher’s direction and receive and integrate constructive feedback

• Successful completion of Illinois background checks and health requirements

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or higher

• Commitment to Waldorf education and interest in its principles

• Growth mindset, openness to learning, and collaborative spirit

• Waldorf EC experience or interest in Waldorf training

• Coursework in early childhood education or child development

Hours, Compensation & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–3:15 PM (afternoon hours may vary)

• Occasional evenings and weekends for festivals, meetings, and school events

• Compensation:$18–$20/hour, based on experience and training

• Partial student tuition remission available

• Supportive, collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance

• Opportunities for additional substitute work across Early Childhood or Grades

Part-time, School Year Position
Start Date: August, 2026

The Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking warm, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team as a part-time After School Specialist.

Our After School program offers a calm, friendly environment where students can relax, enjoy a snack, play, and work on homework while they wait for parent pickup. The group typically includes 6–12 students, ranging in age from 4 to 13, and the atmosphere is generally peaceful and cooperative.

This position does not involve planning or delivering curriculum. Instead, the focus is on supervising play, supporting positive social interactions, and maintaining a safe and welcoming space. We are a technology-free school, and employees are expected to stay off their phones while supervising children.

Essential Job Duties

• Check students in and out using a school laptop

• Oversee snack time (students bring snacks from home)

• Maintain a consistent daily rhythm: snack, outdoor play, indoor play, and free time

• Encourage and initiate appropriate play, mediate minor conflicts as needed

• Uphold school rules and ensure student safety

• Assist with cleanup and secure the building at the end of the day

Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with groups of children

• Brings a calm, friendly, and attentive presence

• Is punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining a safe environment

• Mature and responsible, excellent communication with adults and children

• Adapts instruction to support varied learning styles and holds clear, confident authority

• Culturally aware and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Hours & Compensation

• Monday through Friday, 2:40 PM – 6:00 PM

• $18-20 an hour

• Options to pick up additional hours substitute teaching during the school day or when childcare is needed for special school events.

Part-time, On-call / As-needed

The Waldorf School of DuPage (WSD) is seeking warm, reliable, and adaptable substitute teachers to support our 1st–8th grade classes. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, appreciate an arts-integrated approach to learning, and can confidently step into a classroom to uphold the rhythm, expectations, and care central to Waldorf education.

Position Summary

Grades substitute teachers provide instructional and supervisory support when a class teacher is absent. Substitutes follow the plans provided, maintain classroom safety and rhythm, and ensure students are held with clear expectations, warmth, and respect. Substitutes may work in main lessons, subject classes, outdoor time, lunch/recess supervision, and transitions between activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and classroom rhythm provided by the class or subject teacher

• Maintain a safe, calm, and supportive classroom environment

• Offer clear instructions and uphold consistent expectations aligned with WSD standards

• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, recess, and lunch

• Communicate needs or concerns to the Administrator or relevant teacher(s)

• Manage basic classroom tasks, such as attendance, materials preparation, and end-of-day tidying

• Support a wide range of student needs with patience, presence, and appropriate boundaries

• Model professionalism, reliability, and collaborative spirit with colleagues and parents

Qualifications

Required:

• Prior experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, childcare, etc.)

• Dependability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to hold a group with warmth and authority

• Ability to follow established plans and support consistent classroom expectations

• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in all seasons

• Ability to pass background checks per Illinois state requirements

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in Waldorf education or holistic/arts-integrated teaching environments

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in education or child development

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing classroom needs

• Interest in Waldorf training or further professional development

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly compensation ranges between $22-25/hr based on the class

• On-call / as-needed scheduling with advance notice whenever possible

• Opportunities to work across grades 1–8

• Training in classroom expectations, protocols, and campus culture provided

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief cover letter describing your interest and experience

• A resume

• Two references

Send materials to: administrator@waldorfdupage.org