Work at River Valley
Work alongside passionate educators who live the Waldorf spirit daily and help shape a vibrant, caring school community!
About River Valley Waldorf
River Valley Waldorf School sits on 7-acres of forested hills that overlook the Delaware River on unceded Lenni-Lenape land. Upper Black Eddy is located in Bucks County and only 40-60 minutes from major metropolitan areas. Our programs include a caretaker-child program, mixed-age early childhood classes, and grades one through eight. River Valley Waldorf School is a full member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and is accredited by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS).
Join us in fostering a vibrant educational community where creativity, connection, and commitment to social justice are at the heart of our work.
Resources & General Information
Candidates can explore these resources and the school website to learn more about River Valley and Waldorf education.
The Wellspring of Waldorf: https://vimeo.com/346627537
Waldorf 100 – The Film: https://vimeo.com/212587716
Waldorf Education is Developmentally Appropriate – What exactly does this mean? https://www.waldorflibrary.org/articles/1249-waldorf-education-is-developmentally-appropriate-what-exactly-does-this-mean
Required training obtained during employment may include:
- CPR and First Aid
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Child abuse Prevention Training
- Anti-bias Training
Open Positions
Eurythmy Teacher | 2027-2028 School Year
River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a Eurhythmy teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher to bring Eurhythmy to students in grades K-8. The position requires a high level of organization, a genuine love of teaching and learning, and the desire and facility to collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty work. The ideal candidate must also be willing to commit to the...
Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers | Early Childhood and Grade School
River Valley Waldorf School is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers for our Early Childhood and Grade School programs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children, have a flexible schedule, and are interested in contributing to a dynamic and nurturing school community. Substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining continuity and providing care and guidance to our students when regular teachers...
School Counselor
Join a team where relationships matter as much as results. River Valley Waldorf School is more than a workplace. It’s an intentional community dedicated to educating the whole child while supporting the whole educator. Our culture is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and purpose.
Pedagogical Chair | 2027-2028 School Year
At River Valley, we understand leadership as a form of service. The Pedagogical Chair works from a model of servant and collaborative leadership, partnering closely with teachers and administrators to cultivate a healthy, reflective, and courageous faculty culture. This role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact not only on individual teachers and classrooms, but on the continued development and vitality of the school as a whole.
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Grades Class Teacher | 2027-2028 School Year
River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a warm, imaginative, and experienced educator to join our vibrant faculty as a First Grade Teacher. We are looking for a teacher who brings joy, curiosity, good humor, and a deep respect for the unfolding development of each child.
At River Valley, we believe that education is an art. Our teachers are given the professional freedom to bring their creativity,...
Early Childhood Lead Teacher | 2027-2028
River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a warm, joyful, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our Early Childhood Department in a mixed-age classroom. We are looking for an educator who appreciates the wonder of childhood, values meaningful relationships, and is inspired by the opportunity to nurture the whole child through a rich, developmentally appropriate Waldorf education.
At River Valley Waldorf School, early childhood is rooted in...