Current Openings:
Administrator
2023 - 2024 School Year
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is hiring a lead Administrator for the 2023 - 2024 school year, to begin in July or sooner.
Responsibilities
This individual is responsible for the operations of the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, overseeing the finances, enrollment, philanthropy, marketing, facilities, and community building activities that make our non-profit school a success. As the figurehead of the school, maintaining access and visibility to parents, teachers, and the administrative team are essential. This position reports to the board of directors and the college of teachers.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leadership capacities, can manage a team of administrative staff, and provide oversight of the school’s programs, and works with the board of directors to design and carry out the strategic plan for the school. Familiarity with, and experience in, Waldorf Education is ideal, but not required.
— Masters Level Degree in Education or Leadership
— Experience managing the daily operations of a small business
— Excellent written and verbal communication skills
— Organized, dependable, punctual
— Ability to work collaboratively and delegate effectively
— Open to continuing education and a collaborative leadership model
Our salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package that includes tuition remission, medical coverage, and a simple IRA.
Please send the following application materials to: Administration@waldorfsaratoga.org.
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Resume or CV
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3 references
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A letter of interest
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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement - 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.
World Language Teacher
2023 - 2024 School Year
We are hiring a French, Spanish, or other World Language Teacher for grades 1-12 to begin fall of 2023. This position can be taught by 1 person, or split between 2 candidates.
The ideal candidate has experience teaching World Languages to students in grades 1-12 and training in, or a familiarity with, Waldorf Education. We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, caring individual with a strong work ethic and an ability to work collaboratively with others.
—Graduate degree preferred
—Background or familiarity with Waldorf education preferred
—Experience in teaching beginner to advanced level World Language classes
—Organized, dependable, punctual
—Able to work collaboratively
Please send the following application materials to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org:
Early Childhood Assistant Teachers
2023 - 2024 School Year
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is looking for creative, dynamic and nurturing professionals who are excited about working with children and the outdoors. A successful candidate will have experience working with children and feel strongly about nurturing a love of learning, the wonders of nature, and self reliance. Candidates will be responsible for assisting the lead teacher in all activities.
These positions spend significant portion of each day outdoors!
Assistants would be needed Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm OR Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 11:45 am.
We would also consider a 3 day per week position for the right candidate.
To apply, please submit a letter of intent, a resume, and 3 references to HR@waldorfsaratoga.org.
Events and Communications Coordinator
2023 - 2024 School Year
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is hiring an Events and Communications Coordinator for the 2023 - 2024 school year, to begin in July.
Responsibilities
This individual is responsible for organizing three major events during the school year: Jump Into Fall Festival, Winter Auction, and Spring Event . They are also tasked with all levels of content creation to promote these events. Reports to the Administrator.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has experience coordinating an event from concept through advertisement to launch and wrap-up. We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, caring individual with a strong work ethic and an ability to work collaboratively with others.
— Experience in project management or event planning
— Experience creating social media content that is engaging and far reaching
— Excellent written and verbal communication skills
— Organized, dependable, punctual
— Ability to work collaboratively and delegate effectively
Please send the following application materials to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org:
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Resume or CV
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3 references
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A letter of interest
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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement - 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.
Substitute Teachers
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.
See our Policy of Nondiscrimination here.
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.
The school 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 one through eight and offers a richness of experience through main lesson content and special subjects (woodwork, handwork, French, music, movement, eurythmy, and spacial dynamics). The high school faculty offer students expertise in all of the subject areas, a cultural exchange program with a focus on world languages, internships, experiential immersion trips, college preparation, a culminating senior project, and the option to take college classes in the junior and senior years.
Our three campuses are 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.
Join us today! Appy to hr@waldorfsaratoga.org.