Public Waldorf Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-5) at El Rio Community School
About the Employer
El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership. Students’ curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging children’s heads, hearts and hands, we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community, we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum, we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative, compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.
Job Summary
Job Summary
We seek candidates with warmth, patience, enthusiasm, joy, and the ability to use Waldorf methods to make the curriculum and naturally embedded state standards come alive for the children. The ideal candidate will be a loving authority figure to the children, and balance high academic standards, the ability to respect and engender the respect of students, the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to engage students of all temperaments and ability levels, and the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and parents.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university - Master’s degree in Education or subject matter field preferred - Appropriate California teaching credential (Multiple Subjects Credential) - Public Waldorf Certification and/or commitment to enroll in a certification or other Waldorf methods training program - Demonstrated interest and knowledge of and commitment to public Waldorf education - Ability to impart the Common Core Standards using an arts-integrated, Waldorf informed approach, while maintaining classroom management - Deep subject matter expertise, curiosity, dedication and ongoing inquiry - Active interest in ongoing scholarship and practice in pursuit of expanded subject knowledge, current research on cognitive development and knowledge acquisition - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty - Clear desire to work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the learning community - Demonstrated ability to observe, assess, monitor and report on student progress - Ability to operate and maintain current instructional technology as required for grade level/subject matter teaching - Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, sense of humor and personal integrity - Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university - Master’s degree in Education or subject matter field preferred - Appropriate California teaching credential (Multiple Subjects Credential) - Public Waldorf Certification and/or commitment to enroll in a certification or other Waldorf methods training program - Demonstrated interest and knowledge of and commitment to public Waldorf education - Ability to impart the Common Core Standards using an arts-integrated, Waldorf informed approach, while maintaining classroom management - Deep subject matter expertise, curiosity, dedication and ongoing inquiry - Active interest in ongoing scholarship and practice in pursuit of expanded subject knowledge, current research on cognitive development and knowledge acquisition - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty - Clear desire to work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the learning community - Demonstrated ability to observe, assess, monitor and report on student progress - Ability to operate and maintain current instructional technology as required for grade level/subject matter teaching - Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, sense of humor and personal integrity - Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/16/2026
Contact
Rebecca Rodriguez
(323) 352-8034
(323) 352-8034
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time