Early Childhood Lead Teacher

The Washington Waldorf School, located in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a full time Lead Teacher in our 2-3 year olds program starting in July 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Lead Teachers create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for all; ensuring the students experience a school environment created in accordance with Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy and the Eight AWSNA Principles of Waldorf Education; and furthering WWS’s commitment to DEIB by creating an inclusive classroom environment.  

In addition to classroom responsibilities, attendance at weekly full faculty and department meetings; in-service and out-service training prior to and immediately after each school year; and professional development days are expected/encouraged.  

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out the classroom program and activities in alignment with the WECAN and AWSNA principles; nurturing and educating children in a way that demonstrates sound knowledge of early childhood development
• Provide a bridge for parents to Waldorf education and Washington Waldorf School through regular class meetings, sharing of relevant materials, and at parent teacher conferences
• Maintain classroom and manage teaching supplies and budget for the class
• Participate in the admissions process for new families, including parent interviews and enrollment events outside of regular school hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through weekly class notes and parent meetings and written reports as determined by the department
• Participate in all school and department wide faculty work including meetings, teacher development, and classroom and school-wide festivals

The Lead Seedlings teacher will be supported by an assistant teacher.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training (or a commitment to begin such training); Waldorf teaching experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to meet all State of Maryland Office of Child Care licensing requirements, and ability to pass a comprehensive Maryland criminal background check
• Completion of OCC 90 hour training or equivalent.  WWS provides assistance for the 90 hour course fees for new hires

This position offers our full benefits package which includes health, disability and life insurance; dental reimbursement; retirement plan (after 1 year of employment); optional dental, vision and illness/accident insurance; professional development support; and tuition remission for the teacher’s children attending WWS.

Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all interested individuals.