Oakland Steiner School
The Oakland Steiner School is accepting applications for first grade class teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. We are an AWSNA sponsored Waldorf School, in our eightteenth year of operation, in beautiful Rochester Hills, Michigan. Our school offers a creative working environment with talented, dedicated and supportive faculty. Preferred candidates are ♦ Fully trained Waldorf teachers who work out of Anthroposophy ♦ Individuals with a love of children and learning ♦ Teachers with prior classroom experience Preferred candidates have Waldorf Teaching Certificate or equivalent Waldorf teacher training and a deep commitment to Waldorf principles; Prior classroom teaching experience; Good interpersonal and communication skills; The enthusiasm, energy and desire to be part of our school The willingness to cultivate effective parent-teacher communication and parent education; The ability and willingness to participate in our active community life. Please send your letter of interest and resume to Katherine Thivierge, Administrator ossfinance@aol.com
 
Oakland Steiner School
Katherine Thivierge ossfinance@aol.com

Rochester Hills, Michigan  Oakland
Phone:248-299-8755
Fax:248-299-3614
(Added: 8-Apr-2008 )

Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of first grade teacher for the 2008-09 school year. We anticipate a class of 16 - 18 children with 12 -14 transitioning from the schools two kindergarten programs and 2- 4 children joining the class from other schools. The Orchard Valley Waldorf School is the fruit of a unified effort to provide Waldorf Education in Central Vermont. We have been blessed by the hard work and generosity of many individuals within and beyond the school community. We have a permanent home set on 55 acres of beautiful, rolling hills, river valley lands, brooks and apple orchards. The eastern view is awe inspiring and a constant source of wonder as we come together each day. An active Farm Advisory Council is supporting the expansion of farming initiatives and restorative agricultural practices and study as an extension of the school community's vision to be a Waldorf school with a strong agricultural component. The Board of Directors, College, faculty, parent council and administration are committed to sharing in the creative process of growing this school. Weekly faculty meeting consists of sharing classroom experiences, building collegial support, study and artistic work. We are supportive of each other and enjoy conversation about our lives and how we can help each other grow as teachers. Both peer mentoring and outside evaluation processes are in place. The faculty began the formation of a College this year. Our early education programs include two kindergartens, one nursery and a parent-child Morning Garden. We offer handwork, French, movement, music, blocks of eurythmy and Earth crafts as special subject for students in the grades. The first grade has an afternoon teacher two days weekly. The school is located eight miles northeast of Montpelier in Central Vermont. Montpelier, the capitol city of Vermont, and the surrounding towns and communities, offer an eclectic mix of cultural, social and community events. Outdoor recreational activities are abundant. The area offers a wonderful environment to raise a family and simplify one’s life. We seek teachers with Waldorf training or equivalent experience. The ability to work harmoniously through openness and a commitment to building inner strength, through the living practice of anthroposophy are qualities we seek in our growing faculty. The 2007-8 wage and benefits offer a base pay of $28,000 for full time faculty, health insurance and tuition remission for dependent children enrolled at OVS. 2008-09 wage and benefits have not be established. Send a letter of interest, resume and three references (name, relationship, phone and address) and a statement describing your relationship to anthroposophy by March 31, 2008 to: Orchard Valley School Hiring Committee, 2290 Route 14 North, East Montpelier, VT, 05651 or to deb.reed@ovws.org
 
Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Deborah Reed deb.reed@ovws.org
2290 VT Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 05651 USA
Phone:802-456-7400
(Added: 6-Mar-2008 )

The Brooklyn Waldorf School, located in the neighborhood of Fort Greene in Brooklyn, New York is looking for an imaginative and dedicated grades teacher to take our incoming first grade class. Candidates for this position must have Waldorf Teacher Training and a Bachelor’s degree. Teachers with experience are preferred. The Brooklyn Waldorf School is at a very exciting stage of development as we approach our fourth year. We are looking to grow our faculty with enthusiastic and loving educators who bring a pioneering attitude to their work; who recognize the value, importance and challenges that come with attracting and meeting the needs of diverse populations; who are familiar with the life and dynamism of an urban setting, and who are committed to the long-term vision and process of establishing a healthy Waldorf school. Incoming teachers will join a faculty and staff that includes Parent-Child teachers, early childhood faculty, grades teachers, a Mandarin Chinese teacher, a Spanish Language teacher and an administrative staff. New faculty will also have the wonderful opportunity to take part in a growing community that consists of a healthy parent body and Parent Association, a hard-working Board of Directors and loving mentors and supporters. The base salary for this position is $37,000 with increments added for education and previous teaching experience. Health benefits are included. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and employment application (available at www.thebrooklynschool.com) to the mailing or e-mail address below. If you have further questions please feel free to e-mail or call (718) 783-3270. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, The Hiring Committee. The Brooklyn Waldorf School. 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 hiring@thebrooklynschool.com
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Three Rivers Waldorf School
Three Rivers Waldorf School (www.threeriversschool.org), a developing school member of AWSNA, was founded in 1996 by local parents and teachers. Our growing and thriving school (115 students) is located in a beautiful building that was a former public school, just two blocks from the Mississippi River. We are a K-8 elementary school with two mixed-age Kindergartens along with Parent-Infant and Parent-Child classes. Our community is strong, drawing families from about a 40 mile radius, and our school has a commitment to economic diversity. Qualifications for the Position: We are seeking faculty with a high degree of integrity and a commitment to working in a collegial environment. Our ideal candidate will have completed Waldorf teacher training, and have prior teaching experience in a Waldorf classroom. While we’d love a trained Waldorf teacher, we will consider candidates who possess creativity, a sense of humor, and a strong interest in the foundations of Waldorf education. We provide mentoring for new teachers and tuition assistance for continuing education. Our teachers also receive health insurance, short term disability, and tuition remission. About Our Location: The La Crosse community is small enough to feel safe but large enough to have a rich cultural life. (GrandRiverGreatCity.com) The cost of living is low compared to the coasts and housing is still quite affordable. La Crosse is home to a University of Wisconsin four-year campus, Viterbo University and Western Technical College. Two major hospitals provide excellent care. The natural area is spectacular with the Mississippi River and tributaries to the west and north and the bluffs of the driftless region (un-glaciated) to the east. Wetlands, prairies, river valleys and blufftops provide rich habitat for wild creatures and an excellent foundation for recreational activities, from skiing to canoeing, bicycling to sailing. The La Crosse area is a hub for two major state bicycle trails and a large number of state parks are nearby. How To Apply: To apply for this position, please send your resume along with a cover letter and a brief biography by February 15. The interview process is planned for early to mid-March. If you have questions please call (608) 782-8774. Email: ThreeRiversSchool@charter.net Mail: Teacher Search Committee Three Rivers School 901 Caledonia Street La Crosse, WI 54603
 
Three Rivers Waldorf School
Alma Noll alma.trs@charter.net
901 Caledonia Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603 USA
Phone:608 782-8774
Fax:608 787-6914
(Added: 17-Jan-2008 )

Woodland Star Charter School
Woodland Star Charter School is located in the historic mission town of Sonoma, California, just an hour north of San Francisco, an hour east of the Pacific Ocean and 90 minutes from Fair Oaks. Our thriving K-8 school will be nine years old in 2008-09, and we are housed in a new campus here in the magical Valley of the Moon. Our teachers are Waldorf trained and CA credentialed. Experienced Waldorf teachers with BA or other-state credentials willing to earn a CA credential while teaching are encouraged to apply. Spanish bi-lingual preferred. Salary from $36,000-60,000+. Health and dental insurance for employee and family, STRS retirement. Enrollment preference for children of staff. Very experienced Waldorf faculty with strong mentoring for younger staff. Unusually committed and supportive parent body. Are you called to join us? Please send resume with short biographical narrative to: Chip Romer, admin@woodlandstarschool.org.
 
Woodland Star Charter School
Chip Romer admin@woodlandstarschool.org
17811 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476 USA
Phone:707-996-3849
Fax:707-996-4369
(Added: 11-Dec-2007 )

The Redmont School in the Waldorf Tradition
The Redmont School in the Waldorf Tradition is accepting position inquiry forms for the following position for the 2008-09 school year: 1st GRADE TEACHER All of the above roles offer the candidates, as teachers, the freedom to nurture the development and unique capacities of each child within the context of the whole class, according to the development of the child as outlined in Waldorf pedagogy and the works of Rudolph Steiner. As Faculty members, candidates will play in integral part in maintaining and determining the pedagogical and administrative aspects of the school. This class will be comprised of children from the Kindergarten program, as well as new students to our school. The teacher of this class will commit to moving up a grade each year with the same class of students, ideally looping with the class through grade 8. The minimum requirements are: Bachelor’s Degree; Experience working with children; Waldorf Teaching Certification or a willingness to attend training; Preferred experience may include: Master’s Degree in art, education, or related fields; Previous Waldorf teaching experience; Alabama Teaching Certification (for grades teachers) About our school: The Redmont School in the Waldorf Tradition is a community dedicated to educating responsible world citizens. Our school, founded in 1986, has been located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Birmingham since 1998, and we are currently cultivating plans to relocate to a new site and building in the next five years. Our student population grows steadily each year, and we offer year-round enrollment. We currently teach 144 students, including students in our Morning Garden program for toddlers, Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades (1st-8th) programs. Please visit our website at www.theredmontschool.org to learn more about our school, to read faculty profiles, lesson reviews, school news, and links to Waldorf education sites. The Redmont School is dedicated to diversity; candidates of all backgrounds and beliefs are encouraged to apply.
 
The Redmont School in the Waldorf Tradition
Adrianne Roberts aroberts@theredmontschool.org
1220 50th St. S.
Birmingham, AL 35222 
Phone:(205) 592.0541
Fax:(205) 592.0596
(Added: 25-Jan-2008 )

Austin Waldorf School
First Grade Teacher opening for Fall 2008: We are seeking a full time teacher for a large class of incoming first graders for next school year. Most of these students will be entering first grade after attending our kindergartens, however we anticipate the class to have an enrollment of at least 28 students. Candidates must have completed Waldorf teacher training. Previous classroom teaching experience is recommended. The current base salary is $36,366 plus benefits. Please send a cover letter, your resume, biographical sketch, and at least three references (with telephone numbers) to dawn@austinwaldorf.org, attention Dawn Harrienger . These should include a previous employer and someone who has observed your work with children. Austin as a Place to Work and Live The Austin Waldorf School, established in 1980, provides an education for over 370 students with three kindergartens and grades one through twelve. Our sixty-plus member faculty works from a solid foundation based on formal training as well as classroom experience. A strong college of teachers provides spiritual leadership. Our beautiful 19-acre campus is situated in the hills outside the Austin city limits. It consists of three kindergartens, eight grade school classrooms, a library, a handwork room, a seven-classroom high school including state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a gymnasium, a eurythmy hall, two art studios, a performing art center with a 350 seat auditorium and two rehearsal rooms, a school store, gardens and three playgrounds. Austin is a family-oriented city located in the heart of the Hill Country in central Texas. Many of our teachers own homes near the campus. It is a region of rich natural beauty, surrounded by cedar and live-oak trees and filled with creeks, rivers, and a chain of highland lakes. Austin is the state capital and home of the University of Texas, which offers a myriad of cultural and recreational events. Although we serve the Austin community, our location on the edge of town makes it possible to live in a country setting. The Novalis Branch of the Anthroposophical Society of Texas sponsors study groups, festivals, and conferences. We are also fortunate to have a professional Eurythmy ensemble in Austin as well. If you are interested in joining a warm, hospitable, and growing community such as ours, please send a cover letter, your resume, biographical sketch, and at least three references, which should include a previous employer and someone who has observed your work with children.
 
Austin Waldorf School
Dawn Harrienger dawn@austinwaldorf.org
8700 South View Rd.
Austin, Texas 78737 USA
Phone:512-288-5942
Fax:512-301-8997
(Added: 6-Feb-2008 )

Austin Waldorf School
Fulltime First Grade Teacher for Fall 2008 The Austin Waldorf School is seeking a teacher for a large class of rising first graders. The candidate must have had Waldorf teacher training and prior teaching experience is recommended. The current base salary is $36,366. A health plan is included as well as an optional retirement plan. To apply, please submit a cover letter, your resume, biographical sketch, and at least three references (with telephone numbers) Contact person: Dawn Harrienger dawn@austinwaldorf.org About our school: The Austin Waldorf School, established in 1980, provides an education for over 370 students with three kindergartens and grades one through twelve. Our sixty-plus member faculty works from a solid foundation based on formal training as well as classroom experience. A strong college of teachers provides spiritual leadership. Our beautiful 19-acre campus is situated in the hills outside the Austin city limits. It consists of three kindergartens, eight grade school classrooms, a library, a handwork room, a seven-classroom high school including state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a gymnasium, a eurythmy hall, two art studios, a performing arst center with a 350 seat auditorium and two rehearsal rooms, a school store, gardens and three playgrounds. Austin as a place to work and live: Austin is a family-oriented city located in the heart of the Hill Country in central Texas. Many of our teachers own homes near the campus. It is a region of rich natural beauty, surrounded by cedar and live-oak trees and filled with creeks, rivers, and a chain of highland lakes. Austin is the state capital and home of the University of Texas, which offers a myriad of cultural and recreational events. Although we serve the Austin community, our location on the edge of town makes it possible to live in a country setting. The Novalis Branch of the Anthroposophical Society of Texas sponsors study groups, festivals, and conferences. We are also fortunate to have a professional Eurythmy ensemble in Austin as well.
 
Austin Waldorf School
Dawn Harrienger mailto:dawn@austinwaldorf.org
8700 South View Road
Austin, Texas 78737 USA
Phone:512-288-5942
Fax:512-301-8997
(Added: 22-Jan-2008 )

Kona Pacific Public Charter School
Live and work in paradise! Kona Pacific Public Charter School is seeking an extraordinary first grade teacher to launch a new charter school inspired by Waldorf education on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located in the heart of Kona Coffee country, our campus is situated on a 40 acre-property with magical forest, sacred Hawaiian sites, and the school’s farm. The campus overlooks the famous Kona Coast—where glorious sunsets, natural beauty, and world-class snorkeling, scuba and kayaking are only minutes away. Cool breezes, moderate year-round temperatures, and the warm aloha spirit of “Old Hawaii” provide a comfortable, inspiring, and supportive environment. Kona Pacific will provide an educational program inspired by Waldorf education, specially tailored to emphasize a standards-based academic program promoting student achievement in reading and writing, math, science, the arts, foreign languages, musical training, movement, and farming and gardening. Our school’s curriculum embraces the values of Hawaiian culture, with particular focus on environmental education and community sustainability through understanding and respect for the people, land and sea of Hawai'i. Farming and gardening will be deeply integrated into all facets of learning and school life. Our school aims to serve a diverse population that might not otherwise have access to a Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Our intent is to help each child grow into a competent, creative, and self-directed person. Students will emerge from the school ready to pursue ambitious academic goals and will be equipped with the requisite tools to meet life’s social, moral, physical and intellectual challenges. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Waldorf education, and will be a consummate professional with a passion for co-creating, collaboration, and teamwork. Teachers who possess high expectations, a strong sense of personal accountability, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills are highly valued. Desirable qualifications include: BA/BS, Waldorf credential, state teaching credential, and a min. of 3 years of documented teaching experience. Competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. Contact: Chris Hecht, Planning Director hiring@kppcs.org. Fax (808) 324-6058
 
Kona Pacific Public Charter School
Chris Hecht chris@kppcs.org
P.O. Box 115
Kealakekua, HI 96750 USA
Phone:808.895.0962
Fax:808.324.6058
(Added: 28-Jan-2008 )

Cedar Springs Waldorf School
We are a Full-Member, accredited Waldorf School in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mtns in Northern California. We have an active College of Teachers and a trained faculty working out of anthroposophy and Steiner's educational indications. We offer a starting salary of $34,500, with tuition remission and full medical and dental benefits for teacher and family. We are a rural school on five acres, and have both a supportive Board of Trustees and an involved parent body. We are just 1/2 hour from Rudolf Steiner College and an active anthroposophical branch, an hour from skiing, 2 hrs from San Francisco and the ocean. We are looking for Waldorf trained applicants. Please send resume, cover letter and short biography if you are interested in joining us and taking on an active group of 20 delightful first graders!
 
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Paula ThompSon pwaldorf@mindspring.com
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667 USA
Phone:530-642-9903
Fax:530-642-1904
(Added: 27-Jan-2008 )