Mixed‑Age Grades 1–4 Teacher (Waldorf‑Inspired, UDL‑Aligned Program)

Nelson Waldorf School – Morningstar Classroom - Pilot Project

Position: Full-time

Start Date: August 15 2026 - August 14 2027

Class Size: 8-10 students (Grades 1–4 mixed-age)

Program Model: Waldorf‑Inspired • Universal Design for Learning • Outdoor Experiential Learning • Neurodiversity-Affirming

About the Program The Morningstar Classroom pilot program is a unique, innovative mixed‑age Grades 1–3 program at Nelson Waldorf School. It blends inspiration from the Waldorf campus and pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and nature‑based experiential learning, with a strong emphasis on neurodiversity‑affirming practices. Approximately 50% have diagnosed neurodiverse learning profiles, and the program is intentionally designed to support them through rhythm, movement, sensory regulation, and flexible pathways to learning.

The teacher in this role leads a single, cohesive classroom with differentiated instruction, competency‑based groupings, and extensive outdoor learning in the school’s forest, garden, and natural play spaces.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

- Lead a mixed‑age Grades 1–4 classroom using Waldorf‑inspired pedagogy, story‑based teaching, and arts‑integrated instruction.

- Design and deliver Main Lesson blocks aligned with developmental stages and the school’s yearly curriculum map.





- Implement UDL principles to provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.

- Facilitate outdoor experiential learning including forest exploration, gardening, nature journaling, and practical arts.

- Differentiate instruction for a wide range of competencies, learning profiles, and ages.

Neurodiversity & Student Support

- Create a sensory‑aware, movement‑rich classroom environment that supports ADHD and neurodiverse learners.

- Collaborate with Learning Support staff to implement IEP goals and accommodations.

- Use proactive regulation strategies such as outdoor breaks, co‑regulation, visual schedules, and predictable rhythms.

Classroom Culture & Community

- Establish a warm, inclusive, Waldorf‑aligned classroom culture grounded in rhythm, imagination, and respect.

- Engage in parent communication through weekly updates, parent circle meetings, and narrative reporting.

- Participate in festivals, faculty meetings, and school events as part of the Nelson Waldorf School community.

Professional Responsibilities

- Maintain student records and portfolios in alignment with school and Ministry expectations.

- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, child studies, and school-wide initiatives.

- Engage in ongoing career development in Waldorf education, UDL, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

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