Employment

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking an Admissions Coordinator beginning in December 2023. The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the overarching enrollment efforts, from reaching prospective families in the greater community to holding the picture of the parents once they’ve enrolled. The enrollment efforts build on the public relations and marketing efforts of the Development office to draw prospective families to the school, and work with the Enrollment Committee, Communications Committee, faculty, staff and board to create and implement the enrollment strategies for the school’s present and future needs.

Hours: The Admissions Coordinator is hired to work full time to complete necessary tasks and goals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in admissions or enrollment at an educational institution, Waldorf experience, and/public relations, marketing, and outreach skills and experience

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Graduate degree preferred

Background or familiarity with Waldorf education preferred

Strong communication, writing and editing skills

Able to work collaboratively

Organizational skills

Project management

Computer/technology adaptability

Strong work ethic

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with experience and begins at $42,000.

Benefits:

Full tuition remission

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Generous vacation time and holidays

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is dedicated to providing students with a rich curriculum with a holistic approach. Classes are presented imaginatively and experientially.

We have three campuses located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York, a walkable and bike-friendly Victorian resort town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks with a population of approximately 30,000. We are three hours from Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Our location offers four delightful seasons and proximity to both wilderness and major cities while providing a comfortable small-town feel. Saratoga Springs offers many world class cultural events, and is host to the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra during the summer. We have a thriving music and theater scene, with a plethora of restaurants, shops, outdoor activities and community events.

Check out our website at www.waldorfsaratoga.org.

To apply, send your CV or resume, cover letter, and three references to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking an Aftercare Assistant for the 23/24 school year at the Forest campus. Successful applicants will have an interest in Waldorf education and a love of being outdoors. Responsibilities include supporting the Aftercare Lead Teacher and children with all activities. Hours are 2:15 to 5:00 and the majority of time will be spent outside.

This position may be expanded by combining it with the Kindergarten Assistant position.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to HR@waldorfsaratoga.org

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking an assistant teacher for our mixed age Kindergarten (ages 3 to 6). Successful applicants will be creative, nurturing individuals who have experience working with children. A love of the outdoors is essential, as a significant portion of each day is spent outside. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an interest in Waldorf Education and the ability to work closely under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities include supporting the lead teacher and children throughout the day, room setup and cleanup. Hours are 8:00 to 2:30, Monday through Friday.

This position may be expanded by combining it with the aftercare assistant position.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to HR@waldorfsaratoga.org

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is hiring an Early Childhood Class Teacher for the fall of 2024. Our ideal candidate will have Early Childhood Waldorf teacher training, experience working in a Waldorf Early Childhood program, work collaboratively with parents and colleagues, and exude joy in teaching and learning.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs was founded in 1981 and currently serves approximately 135 children from preschool through Grade 8. We have an Absolute Charter from the New York State Education Department, are accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), and are full members of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Our eclectic downtown campus is spread over three historic buildings, two of which are within walking distance of each other in the small city of Saratoga Springs, NY, while our Forest campus is located on over 300 forested acres of state park land, two miles outside of town.

Our Early Childhood program houses parent-child, preschool, and mixed-aged kindergarten classes. The lower school serves Grades 1 through 8 and offers a richness of experience through main lesson content and special subjects (woodwork, handwork, Spanish, music, movement, eurythmy, and spacial dynamics).

Saratoga Springs is a charming Victorian resort town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks with a population of approximately 30,000. We are three hours from Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Our location offers four delightful seasons, proximity to both wilderness and major cities, and a comfortable small-town feeling. Because of our popularity as a summer-time destination, Saratoga Springs offers many world class cultural events, such as hosting both the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. We have a thriving music and theater life, restaurants, shops and community events.

For more information, please visit our website: www.waldorfsaratoga.org. Our salary is commensurate with Waldorf teaching experience. We offer a generous benefits package that includes tuition remission, medical coverage, and a simple IRA.

Please send the following application materials to: hr@waldorfsaratoga.org :

Resume or CV

3 references

A letter of interest

We look forward to hearing from you!

Summary of Basic Functions & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the school Administrator, plan and complete the necessary maintenance work assigned to appropriately maintain the buildings and grounds at our three campus locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assure school buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment are operational and health, safety and security policies and guidelines are met

• Inspect school buildings and grounds daily to assure that proper safety, cleaning and sanitation standards are maintained

• Report any immediate needs to the school Administrator

• Assume responsibility for the school alarm system.

• Arrange for necessary repair work by vendors and contracted maintenance personnel

• Contact and follow up with vendors by telephone/email as necessary

• Inspect and review work performed to assure school standards are met

• Plan for and complete all necessary seasonal grounds work including but not limited to: maintenance and care of sidewalks, parking lots, trees, shrubs, lawns and fields

• Confer with school administrators in planning as required maintenance and cleaning of school campus locations

• Order custodial supplies and materials needed to maintain school

• Direct delivery and warehousing of all school supplies

• Maintain records concerning work requests, supplies and other matters

• Conduct and maintain up to date records of fire drills at each campus location

• Prepare quarterly reports as required

• Plan and implement a preventive maintenance program for school buildings and grounds

• Develop and oversee the Facilities Management Plan

• Coordinate use of school facilities with staff and community groups; communicate with users about specific needs; assist the public as necessary

• Assure that all safety requirements are followed

• Respond to emergency call-backs during off-duty hours

• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in commercial/school building custodial, groundskeeping and maintenance work

• Methods of organizing, prioritizing and completing job duties

• Ability to read and follow all necessary Health and Safety regulations

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Proper lifting techniques.

• Technical aspects within the field of specialty

• Working effectively with people from different cultures and valuing the interests of our diverse community

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Maintain records and prepare reports

• Maintain and implement the custodial budget

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

• Estimate time and materials on a wide variety of activities

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Work independently with little direction

• Perform skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of building and facilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or its equivalent supplemented by four years of responsible experience in the building maintenance trades including at least one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid New York State driver's license.

Fingerprint clearance NYSED.

Lifting, walking, standing; noise of machinery; working outside; use of tools, equipment and chemicals.

On-call as needed.

Position Schedule:

This is a part-time position

25 hours/week

Monday-Friday 7a-12p with flexibility depending on needs that may arise across the campuses.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is dedicated to providing students with a rich curriculum with a holistic approach. Classes are presented imaginatively and experientially.

We have three campuses located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York, a walkable and bike-friendly Victorian resort town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks with a population of approximately 30,000. We are three hours from Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Our location offers four delightful seasons and proximity to both wilderness and major cities while providing a comfortable small-town feel. Saratoga Springs offers many world class cultural events, and is host to the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra during the summer. We have a thriving music and theater scene, with a plethora of restaurants, shops, outdoor activities and community events.

Check out our website at www.waldorfsaratoga.org.

To apply, send your CV or resume, cover letter, and three references to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking a Lower Grades Class Teacher for the fall of 2024. Our ideal candidate will have Waldorf teacher training, experience as a class teacher, work collaboratively with parents and colleagues, and exudes joy in teaching and learning.

Our class teacher looping model consists of a lower grades loop from grades 1-5 and a middle school loop from grades 6-8.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs was founded in 1981 and currently serves approximately 165 children from preschool through grade twelve. We have an Absolute Charter from the New York State Education Department, are accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), and are full members of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Our eclectic downtown campus is spread over three historic buildings, two of which are within walking distance of each other in the small city of Saratoga Springs, NY, while our Forest campus is located on over 300 forested acres of state park land, 2 miles outside of town.

Our Early Childhood program houses parent-child, preschool, and mixed-aged kindergarten classes. The lower school serves Grades 1 through 8 and offers a richness of experience through main lesson content and special subjects (woodwork, handwork, French, music, movement, eurythmy, and spacial dynamics).

Saratoga Springs is a charming Victorian resort town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks with a population of approximately 30,000. We are three hours from Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Our location offers four delightful seasons, proximity to both wilderness and major cities, and a comfortable small-town feeling. Because of our popularity as a summer-time destination, Saratoga Springs offers many world class cultural events, such as hosting both the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. We have a thriving music and theater life, restaurants, shops and community events.

For more information, please visit our website: www.waldorfsaratoga.org. Our salary is commensurate with Waldorf teaching experience. We offer a generous benefits package that includes tuition remission, medical coverage, and a simple IRA.

Please send the following application materials to: hr@waldorfsaratoga.org :

Resume or CV

3 references

A letter of interest

A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement: As you complete your cover letter, we invite you to read the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on our website HERE. Please include within your cover letter or as a separate document, a statement describing the value of DEI and how you have, or plan to, exhibit these values in the workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking a Movement and Games teacher. We welcome applications from those seeking a full-time position who can offer an additional contribution to the School. Love where you work!

Saratoga Springs is a small city nestled in upstate New York just a 3 hour drive from Montreal or New York City where everything is just, well, pretty close to perfect. The city's lovely tree-lined streets and grand old Victorians, porch swings swaying and gardens brimming with colorful flora bring to mind a gentler era. World-class recreational opportunities, renowned performing arts and natural springs spas, plus 13 golf courses, 10 museums, a historic battlefield, nearby well cared for hiking trails, fabulous boutiques, antiques and restaurants mean there is something for everyone. When not in the classroom, relax at the Lincoln Mineral Baths, window shop in town or take a leisurely walk through Saratoga Spa State Park. You and the family can walk any and everywhere, it's that kind of place. One of the oldest tourist destinations in the United States, Saratoga offers ample accommodation choices in elegant hotels, historic bed and breakfasts or comfortable inns when family comes to visit. The only drawback is you may never want to leave.

Our Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is a member of WECAN, NYSAIS accredited, an associate member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and is fully committed to providing a rich Waldorf education to all its students, from pre-K through 8th grade across three campuses within the city.

We are committed to a program of investment in professional development for our faculty. Joining the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, 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.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week: Lead the Movement & Games program with the students of Waldorf School of Saratoga from 1st through 8th grade, with the potential for some Kindergarten instruction. In addition to the above, provide a half-time equivalent contribution to the school that may be in the form of: teaching an additional special subject, leading an after school club, providing regular substitution throughout the grades.

Essential Job Functions

Provide in-class instruction to grade school students through 10-12 teaching hours per week when school is in session, in line with the goals of the School’s Movement and Games program.

• Prepare and present weekly or bi-weekly lessons

• Set and carry out goals for student learning and achievement

• Collaborate with class teachers to support all students

• Communicate any apparent special needs or learning difficulties to school specialists

• Communicate with parents about student needs and student progress

• Write student reports twice a year

• Conduct parent teacher conferences

• Supervise students during recess and dismissal as assigned

• Substitute as needed

• Attend 1-3 regular weekly meetings

Qualifications

•Strong ability in a range of movement modalities

•Knowledge of games and sports

•Ability to manage a classroom and support students in acquiring skills and applying creativity

•Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to organize activities for class, ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents

•At least three years’ experience as a lead PE/Movement and Games teacher

•Bachelor's degree, Spacial dynamics training, circus arts teaching, Waldorf teacher certification, knowledge of Steiner’s indications for education

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

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

Responsibilities

•Teaching an additional special subject

•Providing regular substitution throughout the Grades

•Serving in an administrative capacity

•Provide in-class instruction to grade school students through 10-12 teaching hours per week when school is in session, in line with the goals of the School’s Movement and Games program

•Prepare and present weekly or bi-weekly lessons

•Set and carry out goals for student learning and achievement

•Collaborate with class teachers to support all students

•Communicate any apparent special needs or learning difficulties to school specialists

•Collaborate with regional Waldorf schools on Orienteering, Medieval Games and Pentathlon

•Write student reports at end of academic year

•Participate in Parent Teacher Conferences as needed

•Supervise students during recess and dismissal as assigned

•Substitute as requested

•Attend 1-3 regular weekly meetings

Skills Required:

•Strong ability in a range of movement modalities

•Knowledge of games and sports

•Ability to manage a classroom and support students in acquiring skills and applying creativity

•Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to organize activities for class

•Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

•At least three years’ experience as a lead PE/Movement and Games teacher desirable

•Waldorf teacher certification

•Bachelor's degree

•Spacial dynamics training, circus arts teaching

•Knowledge of Steiner’s indications for education.

•CPR/AED/ 1st Aid Certification

•Obtain and keep current CDL Bus Driver license (paid training and all costs associated covered by school)

We are open to applicants with a range of educational and professional backgrounds who show an aptitude for teaching, and a true curiosity for and affinity with Waldorf education. Additionally, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds not as well-represented among independent schools.

Physical Requirement:

Requires walking, standing, running sitting, extensive use body limbs for periods of time • Bending, squatting, kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Beautiful campus and classrooms. Movement and Games classes are held outdoors in all weathers, at local parks and in-door community recreational facilities.

Supervision Received:

Regular monitoring and review with Faculty Chair

To apply, please send your cover letter, 3 signed references and resume to, administration@waldorfsaratoga.org

If you have any questions regarding the position please also contact us at, administration@waldorfsaratoga.org

Have you ever thought about being a substitute teacher? This is your year! We are looking for people interested in being on-call to step into classrooms to support our teachers or to sub for our front office staff. If you're interested please send a letter of intent, resume, and three references to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org.

Title: Summer Enrichment Program Teacher Assistant

Role: Part-Time, Nonexempt

Position Summary: This person will be responsible for assisting a Waldorf Lead Teacher in the general supervision, care and management of a class during Waldorf’s 2024 Summer Enrichment Program. This person will further support the school’s educational philosophy—to help develop the “whole” child, meeting their educational spiritual, social, physical and emotional needs within a nurturing Waldorf environment in a fun and stimulating summer camp setting.

Accountability: The Assistant Teacher reports to the Administrator and works under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Care for, model and teach--under direction of the lead teacher--the children in the assigned camp group.

● Assist in implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.

● Assist Camp Lead Teacher in planning lessons under the camp curriculums.

● Help in executing school activities and procedures:

Attend and assist in school activities and walking field trips, etc.

Assist in getting camp ready for operation and closing up camp in preparation for fall programing.

Prepare snacks/food and assist children during meal times as needed.

● Take on other duties as requested by the Lead Teacher and/or Administrator.

Qualifications: Experience working with preschool and school-age children. The person must have strong interpersonal skills, a love for children, and a warm and friendly personality. The person should be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and be able to relate well to both children and adults.

Hours: Part-time, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM Monday–Friday between June 24 and August 2

(6-week assignment).

Pay Rate: $17.25/hr

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three current references to: administration@waldorfsaratoga.org