Classroom Teacher

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 childrens 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.

Waldorf-Inspired Classroom TeacherEl Rio Community SchoolPosition: Waldorf-Inspired Classroom TeacherLocation: Los Angeles CaliforniaEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout El Rio Community SchoolEl Rio Community School is seeking a passionate creative and experienced Waldorf-inspired teacher who believes that education should nurture the whole childintellectually socially emotionally physically and El Rio we value meaningful relationships community creativity academic excellence and a deep respect for childhood. We are looking for an educator who can bring the beauty and intentionality of Waldorf education into a vibrant inclusive and academically rigorous learning OverviewThe Waldorf-Inspired Classroom Teacher is responsible for creating a warm engaging developmentally responsive classroom where students experience learning through storytelling movement music art nature hands-on exploration and strong academic ideal candidate understands Waldorf philosophy and can thoughtfully integrate its practices with California academic standards ensuring students experience both joyful learning and measurable academic ResponsibilitiesWaldorf-Inspired Instruction* Design and deliver engaging lessons incorporating Waldorf principles including storytelling artistic expression movement rhythm and experiential learning.* Establish predictable classroom rhythms and routines that support student independence security and engagement.* Incorporate music drawing painting handwork movement and nature-based experiences into classroom instruction.* Use developmentally appropriate teaching practices that honor childrens stages of growth.* Create a classroom environment that reflects beauty warmth belonging and Instruction and Student Growth* Deliver standards-aligned instruction in literacy mathematics sci