Employment

Waldorf School of Princeton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that hires qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation. Job openings are posted throughout the year.

To apply, please see our open positions or submit a general inquiry below.

About Working at the Waldorf School of Princeton

Working at WSP

Working at WSP

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

Open Positions

School Administrator

Grade School Class Teacher

The Waldorf School of Princeton is seeking a Grade School class teacher to join our faculty beginning in July 2026.

The Waldorf School of Princeton is a Pre-K through 8th grade school founded in 1983 and located on 80+ acres of beautiful woodland about four miles from the town of Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton, home to the world-renowned Princeton University, is a peaceful college town with a diverse community that sits equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, and is only a one-hour drive from the “Jersey Shore.” The school offers a Waldorf curriculum and is accredited by AWSNA and NJAIS. For more information about the school, please visit our website at princetonwaldorf.org.

For a full-time position such as this, the school offers benefits and a competitive salary. The school provides professional training and support. Training required: Bachelor’s degree plus completion of Waldorf teacher training or completion of specific training/experience relevant to the position

Interested applicants should be open to making a long-term commitment to the school. If you join us, you will find that your colleagues will heartily support your efforts to teach at the highest level, with passion and creativity. We emphasize self-development and the ability to work well with parents and the wider community.

Please send a letter of introduction, resume, and contact information for three references to Lorie Miller, Head of School

Early Childhood Assistant

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.

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Head of School Lorie Miller at lmiller@princetonwaldorf.org

The Waldorf School of Princeton seeks a mission-aligned School Administrator, with a start date no later than July 1, 2026, to manage the administrative and health staff and oversee the school’s financial, operational, and administrative functions in support of Waldorf education. The School Administrator will also play a critical role co-managing the operation of Orchard Farm. This leadership role works in collaboration with the Faculty Chair, Faculty Collegium, and Board of Trustees to ensure strong stewardship, effective systems, and a well-functioning campus.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the School Administrator is responsible for:

Financial management: annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations;
Advancement: development (fundraising), enrollment and admissions, marketing/communications, community engagement, and alumni relations;
HR administration: contracts, hiring, onboarding, benefits, compliance;
Policy and records management;
Facilities and campus operations; safety, security, and risk management;
Implementation of the administrative components of the strategic plan and support for the accreditation process.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2-3 years experience; strong financial (or development/fundraising) background in a not-for-profit or educational setting.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including familiarity with database management, Google Workspace, and CRM software.
Personnel management experience.
Appreciation for Waldorf education.

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000–$105,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit résumé, cover letter, and list of three references to the Waldorf School of Princeton Search Committee at adminsearch@princetonwaldorf.org by March 31, 2026.

The School’s comprehensive benefits package includes health, life and disability insurance, and funds for professional development. Our School is committed to supporting its faculty and staff.

The Waldorf School of Princeton promotes respect for all students, employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination to the full extent required by law, including discrimination based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, familial or marital status, military status, or any other category which is protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

General Inquiry

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