Employment

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Grades Teacher

We value excellent teaching and classroom management skills, as well as a deep understanding of child development. We also seek a colleague committed to building strong collegial and parent relationships, and one who is committed to self-development. The ideal candidate will have a Waldorf Teacher Training certificate. Experience as a lead classroom teacher, preferably in a Waldorf School is desired. Qualified candidates must also have a bachelor’s degree.

Spring Garden Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected], attn: Grades Teacher Hiring Committee

Parent and Child Teacher

Duties include planning and leading parents/guardians with children between the ages of 18 months and 4 years through an early childhood experience during once a week sessions that last six to seven weeks. Classes are offered seasonally during the spring, summer, winter and fall.

The ideal candidate will have Waldorf early childhood teacher training and experience. This is an hourly, part-time position. Please send resume and letter of intent to Hiring Committee: Parent/Child Class Teacher to [email protected].

Extended Care Early Childhood Assistant

Duties include assisting, under the direction of a lead teacher, in a mixed-age preschool-kindergarten class on Monday through Friday. The assistant will assist in the smooth functioning of the classroom by supporting the work of the lead teacher, preparing the classroom for snack and daily activities, maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom, and creating a cohesive educational-care experience for the children throughout the day. Bachelor’s Degree required, Waldorf Teacher Certification preferred. Work hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 am-4:00 pm with the possibility of combining with other opportunities. Please send resume and letter of intent to Hiring Committee: Extended Care Early Childhood Assistant to [email protected].

Athletic Department

Assistant coach for Track and Field: Duties include supporting head coach, leading and assisting with practice sessions, attending practices and competitions within the season, and maintaining team statistics.

This is a seasonal, part-time positions of Spring Garden Waldorf School, paid by stipend. This position reports to the athletic director. Qualifications include a high school diploma and previous experience as an athlete and working with students. Previous experience coaching middle-school age students is preferred.

Please send resume and letter of intent to [email protected] if you are interested.

More About 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.