The Minnesota Waldorf School has an immediate opening for a First Grade Teacher. Start date will be as soon

as possible and by January 2025 at the latest.

Minnesota Waldorf School (est. 1981) is a fully dual accredited (AWSNA & ISACS) PreK – 8th grade independent

school. Our 8-acre campus is nestled on green space with wooded areas, gardens, chickens, and a playground.

We offer a rich curriculum with Handwork, Movement, Spanish, Woodwork, Strings, and Choir.
The Growing Together program supports parents and children from birth to age 5.

The campus is easily accessible from all parts of the Twin Cities metro area which has a vibrant cultural life rich

in globally celebrated restaurants, music, and museums. Parks, lakes, and hiking and biking trails are plentiful

throughout the metro. The Twin Cities boasts multiple food co-ops, alternative health practitioners, and

resources for green living.

Qualified candidates will hold a B.A. as well as a Waldorf Teaching Certificate or an M.A. in Waldorf Education.

We seek a candidate who has teaching experience and a dedication to Waldorf education. The next teacher for

this class of 13 students with Waldorf roots will possess effective teaching skills that nurture and help develop

the children’s highest capacities, and a strong desire to implement equitable, anti-racist teaching practices. The

Minnesota Waldorf school is home to committed colleagues working in collaboration with parents and a strong

Board for the benefit of our school and students.

Related Organizations:

Our sister school, City of Lakes Waldorf School, is 20 minutes away in the heart of Minneapolis. 40 minutes to

the east of our campus are two lifesharing farm communities – Community Homestead, and Philadelphia

Community Farm. Camphill Minnesota is an hour northwest of the Twin Cities. Anthroposophical activities in

the area include a strong chapter with biography classes, artistic workshops, festivals, and events offered

regularly.

Salary and Benefits:

Full-time positions include full tuition remission, continuing education funds, pre-tax 401k account, life and

short/long term disability insurance, medical and dental coverage for employees, and partially subsidized

insurance for dependents. Base salary is $41,000 with increments for Waldorf training and experience.

Relocation funds are available for this role.

To apply:

Please send a letter of interest, your resume or CV, and two professional letters of recommendation to:

Teacher Search Committee

Minnesota Waldorf School

70 East County Road B

Maplewood, MN 55117

Or email teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking substitutes for all classrooms, spanning from preschool through 8th grade as well as for the Front Office Administrative Staff. Qualified candidates have experience in education or working with children and an interest in Waldorf education. The pay rate is $20/hour or $175/day. Applicants may submit the employment application and a resume to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.