Employment
Come and join our growing school!
We are seeking:
Aftercare Coordinator: Duties include providing after school care to students from Pre-K through Grade 8. Applicants should have direct experience working with children and an interest in Waldorf education. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 pm with the possibility of combining with other opportunities.
Early Childhood Assistant: Duties include assisting the lead teacher, setting up the classroom, preparing snacks, supervision of students, and supporting the rhythm of the classroom. Applicants should have direct experience working with children and an interest in Waldorf education. Several positions available with afternoon and full day opportunities.
Extended Care Lead Teacher: Duties include leading an afternoon mixed-age preschool-kindergarten class on Monday through Friday. The teacher will also be in charge of directing and working cooperatively with the morning EC faculty to create a cohesive experience for the children throughout the day. Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with young children is required. Work hours: Monday through Friday from 11:00 am-4:00 pm with the possibility of combining with other opportunities.
If you would like to join our faculty, please send a resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to [email protected] Attn: Hiring Committee or mail to SGWS, 1791 S. Jacoby Rd., Copley, Ohio 44321.
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Pedagogical Director:
We are now accepting applications for our Pedagogical Director position at Spring Garden Waldorf School. Join our team of school leaders in ensuring an exemplary Waldorf student experience, supporting our faculty, and cultivating a culture of collaboration and communication at our school. This is a full time, on-site position.
The Pedagogical Director will work closely with the Director of Administration, the College of Teachers, and the Board of Trustees to create a shared vision of the future of the school. Their responsibilities include pedagogical development; support of faculty; administrative duties in service of colleague collaboration, policy, and procedure; program supervision; parental liaison support work and more.
Learn more by reading the full job announcement here.
If you are qualified and feel drawn to playing a leading role in serving Waldorf Education and Spring Garden Waldorf School, please send your cover letter, resume and references to the Pedagogical Director Hiring Committee via email to: [email protected]
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Working at Spring Garden Waldorf School
Spring Garden Waldorf School was founded in 1981 and is an accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. SGWS serves students from Pre-K through Grade 8. Our expanding curriculum includes Spanish, Choral, Orchestra, Woodwork, Handwork, Physical Education, Gardening and Extra Lesson.
Spring Garden is located on 12 rural acres near Akron, Ohio and is approximately 30 minutes from Cleveland. An established school of more than 30 years, Spring Garden is proud to have healthy finances, strong enrollment and a Board of Trustees committed to consistently improving faculty benefits. We also have a strong mentoring program and a commitment to continuing education.
Come to the Great Lakes Region! Northeast Ohio is home to many features of interest such as Summit County Metroparks, which are contiguous with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, two of the top library systems in the country, one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, one of the largest theater districts in the country, two renowned art museums, Crown Point Ecology Center, just to name a few!
Consider returning to your roots or trying the heartland for the first time. The changes of the season here are breathtaking. Share this wonder with the children at Spring Garden Waldorf School.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Spring Garden Waldorf School recruits and admits students and personnel of any racial identification, ancestry, nationality, native language, socioeconomic background, family structure, age, belief system gender, sexual identity, appearance, occupation, and political affiliation, or any other protected class or group, to all the rights and privileges of all of our programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of any racial identification, ancestry, nationality, native language, socioeconomic background, family structure, age, belief system gender, sexual identity, appearance, occupation, and political affiliation or any other protected class or group in the administration of our educational policies, scholarships, loans, fee waivers, educational programs, and athletic or extracurricular activities. All are encouraged to apply.