Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Bright Water Waldorf School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and warm-hearted teacher, committed to the ideals of Waldorf education, who would like to join a vibrant Waldorf community. We are a group of dedicated faculty and staff committed to Waldorf principles, mindful land stewardship, and providing our students with opportunities for dynamic learning within an inclusive community. Join us if you are a Waldorf Teacher seeking a community of dedicated teachers, supportive families, active Board members, and a sociocratic, teacher-led school system as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for the 2026-27 school year from August to June.

Our Mission: Cultivating Creative Minds, Capable Hands, and Compassionate Hearts
Bright Water Waldorf School is an independent school serving students Pre-K to 8th grade with a developmentally appropriate, multidisciplinary, experiential, and academically rigorous education, engaging students’ heads, hands, and hearts. Our home is within the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in Seattle’s Chinatown International District neighborhood. We are called toward a new future and are orienting our school’s evolution toward equity and community. We seek leaders who are excited to be on this journey with us.

We seek an individual:

• Who enjoys building healthy relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Who has excellent teaching, classroom management, and communication skills
• Who possesses a deep understanding of students, their development, learning styles, and needs
• Who is self-directed, creative, artistic, collaborative, as well as knowledgeable of and committed to Waldorf education and Anthroposophy
• Who strives to deepen their understanding of DEIB work

Required Credentials:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Waldorf teacher certification or willingness to complete

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Commitment and energy in working with elementary aged students
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Commitment to an equitable, anti-racist, and gender-inclusive environment, evaluation of systemic privilege and oppression, and an openness to personal and institutional growth
• Interest in evolving the Waldorf curriculum for the 21st Century Cultivating Creative Minds, Capable Hands, and Compassionate Hearts

Location: On campus at Bright Water Waldorf School, 1414 S Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Hours: This is a 1.0 FTE position. The hours of the school day are 8 a.m. -3:15 p.m. from Monday to Friday. In addition, teachers attend a weekly college meeting as well as some evening and weekend meetings/events.

Compensation: $51,259 – $93,442 is based on level of education, experience on our salary scale, plus benefits. At Bright Water Waldorf School, we invest in health, welfare, and professional lives for faculty and staff by providing a generous paid leave policy, employer-paid health and dental insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bright Water Waldorf School welcomes, values, and supports ethnic, religious, economic and cultural diversity. Our school seeks a diverse faculty and student body and is committed to having our community reflect the abundant and changing diversity of the United States. We welcome, value, and support single, dual, or multiple parent households and LGBTQ+ parents, faculty, and students. The successful candidate must be able to lift 25 pounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: https://www.brightwaterwaldorf.org/about-brightwater

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Bright Water Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Bright Water Waldorf School makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of recruiting and employment, including compensation, benefits, advancement, transfers, and reductions in force. Bright Water Waldorf School takes seriously its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and a diverse workforce.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to hiring@brightwaterwaldorf.org. More information about our school can be found at www.brightwaterwaldorf.org.