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Job Description
3122026
School Year 2026-2027
Position Open: Grades 5-8 MathSTEM Teacher
Circle of Seasons Charter School, a Public Waldorf School, seeks a devoted and enthusiastic Grades 5-8 MathSTEM Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Circle of Seasons is the first public Waldorf school on the east coast, located on a 35-acre wooded campus overlooking the beautiful Lehigh Valley. In close proximity to both outdoor recreation opportunities, less than 15 miles from the Appalachian Trail and 12 miles from local skiing, the Lehigh Valley offers robust art, music, theater, restaurant, and social amenities. An asset to our community, Circle of Seasons offers Waldorf education in the public setting with excited and committed families from all over the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
At Circle of Seasons, we recognize the value, importance, and challenges that come with attracting and meeting the needs of diverse populations. Candidates for consideration should be enthusiastic, joyful, warm, and motivated. We value candidates that possess a deep understanding of child development and a caring disposition. We are eager to welcome to our team a colleague committed to building strong collegial and family relationships and one who is committed to self-development.
Our curriculum includes:
- Fiber and Fine Arts
- Woodworking
- Games and Movement
- Gardening
- Music
- German
- French
- Spanish
Our faculty engages in ongoing professional development, working collaboratively and individually to develop skill in designing instruction and creating classroom experiences that build caring communities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Background in Math, Science, Technology, Engineering
- Waldorf training and experience preferred
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for Waldorf Education
- Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Math required
- 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred
- Dedication to excellence in teaching
- Confident classroom presence, strong social and communication skills
- Interest in embedding the arts into STEM educational experiences
Responsibilities
- Teach math units, blocks, and daily math skills lessons to students in grades 5-8
- Work cooperatively with colleagues to develop the math science technology and engineering aspects of our Circle of Seasons Public Waldorf curriculum and program
- Design math and STEM curriculum that integrates Pennsylvania Common Core Standards with art movement and nature experiences
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate interdisciplinary instruction that is inclusive of all learners
- Communicate with families to build relationships
- Participate in ongoing professional development and COS classroom observation and evaluation plan
- Maintain a positive learning environment that is safe, joyful, and nurturing
- Hours are 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday. Meetings, open house events, and festivals outside of these hours may require your attendance.
Compensation and Benefits
- The starting salary for this position is $48,556 and includes participation in the 403b retirement plan and healthcare benefits.
- Salary may be adjusted for Waldorf experience and schooling beyond Bachelors level study.
- Background clearances, physical examination, and TB test will be required.
Ideal Candidate
- Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children, strong self-direction, musical and artistic inclinations, and developed sense of themselves as educators working with children.
Application Instructions
- Please forward a letter of interest, resume, and statement of your personal philosophy of education to hrcircleofseasons.org
Equal Opportunity Policy
Circle of Seasons Charter School is a public school under the Supervision of the Commonwealth and an equal opportunity employer. Circle of Seasons Charter School fully supports a policy of equal employment opportunity in all job classifications and this encompasses recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, transfer, dismissal, compensation, and training of all personnel.