Employment Opportunities
Thank you for considering becoming a part of our innovative community at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School.
A Nursery through Eighth Grade school, Mountain Laurel Waldorf School was founded in 1983 by a group of parents searching for an educational alternative for their children. The school is housed in a charming Victorian mansion, circa 1876, which is within walking distance from the village center of New Paltz, Historic Huguenot Street (one of the oldest streets in America), the State University of New York (SUNY) campus, and a large community playground and village green where our elementary school children play.
Located in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley, New Paltz is approximately ninety miles from New York City. It is home to many active artists and ecological groups. Covering the pristine Shawangunk Ridge, Minnewaska State Park, the adjoining Mohonk Preserve, as well as the renowned Mohonk Mountain House nature preserve have miles of hiking and biking trails. In addition, two major centers of Anthroposophical endeavor, Spring Valley with Sunbridge College and Hawthorne Valley are close by.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, language, or any other legally protected class status. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion.
Aftercare Facilitator
The Aftercare Facilitator is responsible for providing a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children enrolled in the aftercare program at Mountain Laurel Waldorf school. The facilitator will guide children through structured and unstructured activities that align with Waldorf educational principles, supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. This position also involves maintaining rhythms that promote security, harmony, and creativity during the after-school hours.
Afternoon Kindergarten Assistant
The Afternoon Kindergarten Assistant supports our mixed-age Kindergarten (ages 3–6) through the second half of the school day, maintaining the warmth and rhythm established in the morning and bringing the afternoon to a peaceful close. This person participates in a supportive, beautiful classroom environment consistent with Waldorf Early Childhood Education methods and practices, and works closely with the Afternoon Lead Teacher to ensure continuity for the children throughout their day.
Early Childhood “Sprouts” Assistant
The Sprouts Assistant supports our morning Sprouts program, a gentle introduction to school life for our youngest children (ages 18 months–3 years). Working alongside our Lead Sprouts Teacher, this person helps hold a warm, unhurried morning for children as they settle in, grow confident, and begin to find their place in the world, grounded in Waldorf Early Childhood principles.
Substitute Teacher Opportunities
MLWS is always searching for substitute teachers. Please email Personnel at personnel@mountainlaurel.org if you’re interested. Compensation: $20 to $30 per hour.