Employment

Love where you work!  The Waldorf School of Princeton sits on 80 acres of beautifully tended campus, including access to a creek, forest walks, and carefully tended gardens. The campus is within easy reach of the thriving village center of Hopewell and the college town of Princeton. Further afield, New York City, Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore provide endless entertainment at weekends.

An Associate Member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf School of Princeton is committed to providing a rich Waldorf education to all its students, from pre-K through 8th grade. In 2021, the school committed to a nine-year plan to build our school into a beacon for the local community, with a team of dedicated, well-supported, excellent educators at its heart.  We are excited to welcome new members of our team to help us on this journey.

Joining the Waldorf School of Princeton, you will find yourself among kindred spirits. Our faculty and staff form a supportive group, working together for the children in our care, encouraging one another to do their best work, and extending grace when we struggle.

Teachers who are not familiar with Waldorf education will be supported through the training and professional development needed to deliver our carefully crafted curriculum that meets the developmental needs of each child

Admissions & Community Outreach Coordinator, Full-Time

Location: Waldorf School of Princeton - Onsite

Reports To: School Administrator

Position Summary

The Waldorf School of Princeton (WSP) seeks a full-time Admissions & Community Outreach Coordinator to support admissions, enrollment, family engagement, community outreach, and school communications.

This role serves as a warm and welcoming first point of contact for prospective families and helps guide them from initial inquiry through enrollment. The Coordinator will help families experience the values, programs, and educational philosophy of Waldorf education in a clear, thoughtful, and accessible way.

The right candidate will be organized, relationship-centered, and comfortable working closely with families, faculty, administration, and community partners. This position requires flexibility, including occasional evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer events when necessary for tours, open houses, outreach opportunities, and family engagement events.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Enrollment

● Receive, respond to, and track prospective family inquiries by phone, email, and digital platforms.

● Guide families through the admissions process, including inquiry, tour, application, interview or visit day, admissions decision, enrollment, and onboarding.

● Track prospective families’ progress using the school’s admissions system or CRM.

● Offer campus and classroom tours to prospective families and students when necessary, during breaks, summer, or weekends.

● Communicate the principles and values of Waldorf education and the programs offered at WSP in a warm, clear, and family-centered manner.

● Coordinate with faculty as students move through the admissions process, including sharing application information, scheduling interviews and visit days, gathering feedback, and supporting final admissions decisions.

● Work with the Faculty Chair and Student Support teams, when needed, to understand student needs and help determine whether the school can appropriately support the child.

● Communicate admissions decisions, enrollment deadlines, required documents, and next steps to families.

● Collaborate with the Registrar and Business Office regarding enrollment tracking, tuition details, financial aid applications, and family paperwork.

● Continue to check in with and support families throughout the enrollment and discernment process.

Re-Enrollment & Family Engagement

● Lead and support re-enrollment efforts in collaboration with the School Administrator, faculty, Registrar, Business Office, and school leadership.

● Help current families feel informed, connected, and supported throughout the re-enrollment season.

● Assist families with questions or concerns and direct them to the appropriate contact, such as a teacher, School Administrator, Business Office, Registrar, or Student Support team member.

● Work with faculty and leadership to offer meaningful glimpses into classroom life and the grades ahead to support family understanding and long-term connection.

● Attend Parent-Caregiver Association meetings when appropriate to support community building, welcome new families, and strengthen parent ambassadorship.

Community Outreach & School Communications

● Build relationships with local families, early childhood communities, community organizations, and mission-aligned partners.

● Represent WSP at school events and outside community events in a warm, professional, and mission-centered manner.

● Plan and coordinate open houses, parent visits, student visit days, community gatherings, and admissions-related events.

● Assist with school communications related to admissions, enrollment, events, newsletters, flyers, website updates, social media, and family outreach with innovative and targeted messaging.

● Help ensure that school communications are warm, accurate, consistent, and reflective of Waldorf education.

● Reliably gather and share family feedback, inquiry trends, and community observations with school leadership to support thoughtful planning and enrollment management.

Enrollment Tracking & Reporting

● Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment records, including inquiries, tours, applications, admissions decisions, enrollment status, event attendance, and follow-up notes.

● Provide regular updates to the School Administrator and leadership regarding admissions activity, enrollment trends, family feedback, and outreach opportunities.

● Support short-term and long-term admissions and enrollment planning, creating benchmarks that are easily shared with leadership groups at the school.

● Create and maintain clear tracking documents for admissions and re-enrollment.

● Attend administrative, leadership, faculty, or program-level meetings when appropriate to stay connected to school life and enrollment needs.

Qualifications

● 2-4 years of experience in admissions, enrollment, community outreach, school communications, school administration, nonprofit work, or a related field.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Interest and experience in finding, leading, and supporting a school or non-profit at mission-aligned off-site outreach events.

● Warm, welcoming, and professional presence with families.

● Strong organization, follow-through, attention to detail, and discretion.

● Comfort using email, spreadsheets, admissions systems, basic website updates, social media, and digital communication tools.

● Interest in Waldorf education and willingness to learn and communicate its philosophy with sincerity and clarity.

● Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility, care, and good judgment.

● Experience in an independent school, early childhood setting, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization preferred.

Details

● Schedule: Full-time. Some evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer events may be required based on admissions and outreach needs.

● Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 annually, flexible based on experience.

● Benefits: Health benefits, PTO, and additional benefits as offered by the school.

● Location: Primarily on-site at Waldorf School of Princeton.

● To Apply: Interested candidates may apply through this page or submit a resume and brief cover letter to acebe@princetonwaldorf.org. Please include “Admissions & Community Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.

 

The Waldorf School of Princeton is looking for an Early Childhood teacher to join our faculty for the 2026-27 school year.  Ideal candidates have Early Childhood teaching experience, an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy, the ability to communicate the pedagogy of Waldorf education to parents, and serve the needs and safety of the school community. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
 

Primary Function: To teach nursery/kindergarten classes and provide a gateway for parents to Waldorf Education and The Waldorf School of Princeton.

Skills: Teaching and caring for Early Childhood students in a school setting, understanding of Early Childhood Waldorf pedagogy, ability to communicate the pedagogy of Waldorf education to parents, ability to serve the needs of the whole school community.
 
Training: Waldorf Teacher Certification preferred, or willingness to attend training
 
 

 

The Waldorf School of Princeton is hiring part-time Early Childhood assistants. Experience working with children 2-6 years of age is preferred. We are invested in training our assistants and offering professional development opportunities to understand Waldorf educational methods and philosophy. We are also committed to offering fair compensation for this hourly position. The students in our Early Childhood program are from many different cultural backgrounds and we are interested in hiring diverse and less-represented applicants

An Early Childhood assistant supports the programming and direction of the class teacher. We seek to develop as much independence as possible in a child at any age and the class teacher will show how this is implemented. We work to redirect behavior and not give commands unless it is absolutely necessary and teachers model this way of leading a class. This is done through singing and soft reminders which become integral to the class rituals.

Our program for children is indoor for free play and building, shared meals, creative projects, circle time, and rest time. We have outdoor play yards for each class with a tent and play areas. Our school has a biodynamic garden and a CSA farm next door, which are destinations for walks, as well as our 20 acres that includes woods and a creek. An Early Childhood assistant must be open to being outdoors and taking long walks. Other responsibilities are cooking, setting up naps, overseeing rest time, and supervising in the play yard.