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Employment Opportunities
First Grade Class Teacher
The Minnesota Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for a full-time first grade class teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
We seek a candidate who has teaching experience and a dedication to Waldorf education. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree as well as a Waldorf Teaching Certificate or a Master’s Degree in Waldorf Education. They will have a deep love for working with young people, 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 a vibrant faculty and parent community. Ideal candidates will display a willingness to work in true collaboration with colleagues and parents.
Minnesota Waldorf School is a PreK – 8th grade independent school. Our beautiful campus is nestled on eight acres of woods and green space with gardens, chickens, and a fully equipped playground. We offer a rich curriculum with Handwork, Movement, French, Woodwork, Strings, and Choir.
Our campus is easily accessible from all parts of the Twin Cities metro area, which boasts a vibrant cultural life with world-class restaurants, venues, and museums. There are many parks, lakes, and hiking trails throughout the metro area, and numerous greenways and well-marked bike lanes make bicycle commuting very accessible. The Twin Cities boast multiple food co-ops, and resources for green living.
Salary and Benefits:
Full-time positions include full tuition remission, continuing education funds, pre-tax 401k account, life and disability insurance, medical and dental coverage for employees, and partially subsidized insurance for dependents. The salary for this position is $38,000 with increments for training and experience.
To apply:
Please send a letter of introduction, 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
Substitution
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 $72/half day and $144/full day. Applicants may submit the employment application and a resume to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.
Application:
For all positions, please send a letter of introduction with short biography, a completed employment application, your resume or CV and two letters of recommendation to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org, or:
Teacher Search Committee
Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117