1st through 5th Waldorf Elementary Teacher

We seek an energetic, collaborative, and compassionate 1st grade teacher for fall of 2025. Ideally, this teacher has a California multiple subject teaching credential (or eligibility to qualify for one) along with teaching experience in a Waldorf setting and/or a Waldorf teaching certificate. At the same time, we will consider all applicants who meet the California credentialing requirement, and, who are willing to invest in learning about Waldorf pedagogy and attend teacher trainings. River Oak follows a teacher looping schedule of 1-5, and 6-8; the kindergarten teachers remain in the early childhood classroom. The teacher should endeavor to model qualities of enthusiasm for teaching, imagination, creativity, self-discipline, respectfulness and gratitude, eagerness to work, and a spirit of joy. This is a full-time, salaried position for school months, typically mid August through early June. Included benefits are health and dental insurance, CAL STRS retirement plan, CTC mentoring, financial support for professional development, enrollment preference for teachers’ children. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours a day. In-service days are included into the 180-day work calendar. Teachers receive additional compensation for time worked on curriculum-related field trips outside of regular hours, and for after-school tutoring. River Oak is located in the town of Ukiah, CA, centrally located in the gorgeous rural county of Mendocino—home to a diverse, progressive artistic community. The town is nestled in a valley traversed by the Russian River and flanked by the western hills and the Mayacamas Mountains. We are surrounded by world class vineyards and wineries, pear orchards, and giant redwood forests. We are near the rugged Pacific coast, two hours north of San Francisco, and three hours from the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains—Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Ukiah is an amazing place to live if you love the Pacific Northwest—just ask us! One of the following credentials is required for this position: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Interns may apply) Short-Term Staff Permit - General Subjects (Credential holders are expected to then get an PIP or an Intern Credential.) Provisional Internship Permit - General Subjects University Intern Credential - General Subjects District Intern Credential - General Subjects Documents: All of the following documents are required for this position: Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation within the last 12 months (Please Attach Three Letters of Reference) Resume

Salary : $52,000 - $89,483