Employment

Love where you work!  The Waldorf School of Princeton sits on 20 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

 

The Waldorf School of Princeton is looking for a childcare assistant. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and must successfully clear a 7 year Criminal Background check, NJ Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse 20 year disclosure, and fingerprinting through the NJ Dept. of Education. The pay rate is $19.00/hr. 

Hours: 2:45 pm-6:15 pm (or all children have been picked up and spaces are clean) on school days from January 9th-June 12, 2024. 

You may also be offered additional hours if the need arises as a substitute assistant during the school day if you are available and willing.

The Aftercare Assistant duties may include but are not limited to:

• Participating as a role model and leader in all activities, maintaining a child-centered and age-appropriate atmosphere

• Assist in prep for snacks or activities

• Assist in clean up throughout care and at the end of the day

• Caring for and helping supervise no more than 17 children aged 2-6years

• Being responsible for the safety and well-being of children in your care

• Harmoniously working with co-workers and the Aftercare lead teacher

• Interacting with parents and children in a caring and attentive manner

• Arriving to work on time ready to work per your employment agreement

• Uphold all safety and health policies and procedures

• Assist young children with using the bathroom and/or diapering

• Assisting in any emergent or immediate school need/event if directed to

 

Physical Requirement

• Requires walking, standing, running, sitting, and extensive use of body limbs for periods of time

• Bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Please send resume, letter of interest, and 3 references via email to 

Miriam Jones, Director of Admissions and Community Programming

mjones@princetonwaldorf.org

Applications reviewed upon receipt 

Application deadline December 1st, 2023

Waldorf School of Princetonis seeking a class teacher for one of our early grades. This could be a 1st grade position, or someone willing to step into another of grades 2-5.

Love where you work! The Waldorf School of Princeton sits on 80 acres of beautifully tended campus and biodynamic farm, 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. Since 2020, our enrollment has grown from 107 to 160 students and we are preparing for continued growth in the coming years.

We are excited to welcome new members of our team to help us on this journey. We are committed to a program of investment in professional development for our faculty. 

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.

Experienced teachers who are not familiar withWaldorf educationwill be supported through the training and professional development needed to deliver our carefully crafted curriculum that meets the developmental needs of each child.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Rachel Ullman, Faculty Coordinator,rullman@princetonwaldorf.org

Class Teacher Job Description

Primary Function: 

To serve as guiding teacher for a class in grades 1-5 (lower grades teacher) or 6-8 (middle school team teacher). Class teachers typically stay with a class for several years, teaching the same group of children. 

The central part of the school day in Waldorf education is the main lesson, delivered in the mornings. Main lessons are typically divided into 3-4 week blocks, focusing on one topic at a time. The class teacher teaches the main lesson content and developmentally appropriate study skills. 

The class teacher also coordinates with special subject teachers, communicates with parents, and carries responsibility for the welfare of the students in the class.

Responsibilities:

The class teacher begins the day with the students and incorporates an introductory warm-up with the class which can include poetry, music, recorder, speech, mental math, or movement. Besides the Main Lesson blocks for the curriculum for the year, the class teacher offers support skills depending on the needs for that grade level. We do offer time in the day for lesson planning. 

Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings, offer parent meetings (about 4 per year), and meet with parents in conferences twice a year. Teachers write individual reports for each child in time for the end of the school year.

The social life of a class is dependent on the guidance of the class teacher with support from subject teachers. It is important to enforce discipline, respect, and safety in the classroom. Sometimes this requires extra conversations with parents. A class teacher stays with their class for snack, lunch, and dismissal, and has some recess duties. Extra duties are Open Houses and Festival days with the community.

Part of the life of a class is a class play each year and a class trip (except grades 1 and 2). The Class teacher is expected to plan each of these, supported by the parents and the school. In the middle school, teachers may work together to create one middle school play. 

The teacher maintains a relationship with the class parent representative who attends Parent & Caregiver Association meetings. The class teacher also writes a weekly update to parents that reviews class work and updates them on upcoming class events. 

The class teacher is responsible for the class supplies budget. 

All teachers follow the employee manual and school policies.

Required Skills: 

Ability to engage a class of up to 20 students in line with the Waldorf curriculum, ability to communicate in English effectively verbally and in writing, ability to organize activities for class, ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents, ability to address social conflict among students.

Desirable Skills:

We value teachers who bring additional specialist skills e.g. handwork, music, movement and games, dance, circus arts, digital literacy, second language etc.

Required Training and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree, plus experience working with children aged 6-13.

Willingness to complete Waldorf teacher training while working at the school.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education. 

Completed Waldorf teacher training.

Experience teaching in classrooms in school settings. 

Remuneration:

Teachers' salaries are set based on an assessment of their prior experience and qualifications according to a salary scale. Increments are awarded for experience and training both inside and outside Waldorf education, with a higher weighting given to Waldorf-specific training and qualifications. Teachers earn increments for each year of teaching experience up to 15 years, and additional increments for the breadth of skills and experience that they bring to the school. The anticipated range for 2024/25 is $50,000 to $92,000, with most salaries falling in the middle of this scale. Full-time employees are entitled to health benefits and are eligible to receive 3% pension contribution.

Love where you work! The Waldorf School of Princeton sits on 80 acres of beautifully tended campus and surrounding biodynamic farm, 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.

A member of WECAN and 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. Since 2020, our enrollment has grown from 107 to 160 students and we are preparing for continued growth in the coming years.

We are excited to welcome new members of our team to help us on this journey. We are committed to a program of investment in professional development for our faculty.

We are seeking an Early Childhood teacher to open a seventh EC classroom. We welcome applications from teachers who prefer working with nursery-aged students or kindergarten students.

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.

To apply, please send yourresume and cover letterto Rachel Ullman, rullman@princetonwaldorf.org

Early Childhood Teacher Job Description and Specifications

Full-time position from August 2023. Pay range from $44k to $70k commensurate with experience. The upper range represents 20 years of lead classroom experience. Health-care and eligibility for 3% pension contribution included.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead a classroom of 12 to 20 students according to Waldorf principles.

Encourage the development and understanding of the value of Waldorf education among early childhood families.

Specific duties include but not necessarily limited to:

• Welcome new families to class, including making home visits
• Prepare room and materials before the start of the school year
• Maintain the play yard as an appropriate environment for children
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Select and request ordering of materials used in the classroom
• Assume full responsibility for children during the school day
• Direct, train, and support one or more classroom assistants
• Create and carry out a well-planned age-appropriate kindergarten curriculum including circle, story, practical and artistic work, puppet shows, festivals, and birthday celebrations
• Maintain close communication with parents, within appropriate boundaries
• Attend and contribute to outreach and marketing events
• Interview prospective children and parents and contribute to determinations on accepting students
• Host parent/teacher conferences two times/ year
• Work with parent representatives and the Parent Caregiver Association in support of the school
• Host at least three parent meetings per year
• Offer regular written parent communication 
• Prepare festivals for the larger school community: Michaelmas, Lantern Walk, Winter Garden, etc.
• Attend weekly faculty and section meetings
• Complete tasks required by administration in relation to record keeping, policies, procedures
• Conduct developmental assessments of all eligible first-grade ready children
• Attend yearly EC conference

Working Conditions

We are committed to teaching outdoors in all weathers, so a willingness to work outside is essential.

The Early Childhood team works together to support one another and reports to the Faculty Chair. Mentorship is provided for new teachers.

EC teachers supervise one or more classroom assistants

Minimum Experience and Education Requirements:

One year working as a class lead in a Waldorf school OR three years working as a classroom assistant in a Waldorf school OR three years working as a class lead in another early childhood setting

Committed to taking Waldorf teacher training

Preferred Experience and Education Requirements:

Three or more years working as a class lead in a Waldorf school

Complete Waldorf teacher training

Required Skills

Ability to follow a Waldorf early childhood curriculum

Physical Requirements:

1. Lift 30lb
2. Walk with students, move between indoors and outdoors

Additional Notes

We particularly encourage applications from individuals with identities less well-represented in independent school settings