Employment Opportunities

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Early Childhood Teacher

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, located in the heart of New Paltz, NY is seeking lead and assistant early childhood teachers for the 2022/23 school year.

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.

The school currently has a mandate group system of governance and a committed College with an active and supportive Board of Trustees. Our staff numbers 25. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits: health and dental insurance, 401K, professional development and tuition remission.

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experience within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion. People of color and others unrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.

The Lead Early Childhood Teacher maintains the class environment while caring for the children with the help of their assistant. They create a warm supportive atmosphere, help prepare meals, and care for the physical space of the classroom and outdoor play yard consistent with Waldorf Early Childhood Education methods and practices. Children are aged 3-6 years old.

Responsibilities Include:

preparing the snack of the day.
lead daily preparation of room materials and activities.
lead indoor & outdoor play time, and nap time.
assisting children while in the bathroom.
tidying up after school.
collaborating with assistants to support the children in their care.
helping with school wide festivals and celebrations.
attending weekly Early Childhood faculty meetings.
Assistants support the lead teacher in all of the above aspects.

Lead teachers are salaried, assistants are paid hourly.
5 days per week, 8am – 3pm.
Minimum Qualifications: Training in Waldorf Early Childhood pedagogy and experience teaching in a Waldorf Early Childhood setting.

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining us at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, please send a letter of interest, a resume, which includes a biography and at least two references, all to the attention of the Personnel Committee email:personnel@mountainlaurel.org.

We look forward to hearing from you.

First Grade Teacher

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, located in the heart of New Paltz, NY is seeking a First Grade Class Teacher for the 2022 school year.

A love of teaching and training in Waldorf Education is expected with our ideal candidate being a certified Waldorf Teacher with classroom experience. This candidate should also have an interest and impulse to work in collaboration with colleagues and with the Anthroposophical principles of Waldorf Education.

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 in walking distance from the village center of New Paltz, Historic Huguenot Street (the oldest street in America), the State University of New York (SUNY) campus, and a large community playground where our elementary school children play. Our music program includes both an after school chamber group and recorder ensemble. The school currently has a mandate group system of governance and a committed College of Teachers. Our staff numbers near twenty five, with an active and supportive Board of Trustees. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits: health and dental insurance, 401K, professional development, and tuition remission.

Located in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley, New Paltz is approximately ninety miles from New York City. It is home to many active artist and ecological groups, as well as the renowned Mohonk Mountain House skating pavilion and nature preserve. 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, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. 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. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in joining us at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, please send a letter of interest, a resume, which includes a biography and at least two references, all to the attention of the Personnel Committee email:personnel@mountainlaurel.org.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Parent-Child + Bridge Program Teacher

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, located in the heart of New Paltz, NY is seeking a Lead Teacher for our Parent/Child classes for infants and a Bridge program for 2-3 year olds and their parent/caregiver. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating an inclusive space for families/caregivers and providing seasonal songs, stories, and puppet shows while children play and explore. Parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about Waldorf Early Childhood guided by the teacher. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of our Parent/Child & Bridge classes.

Beginning in Winter/Spring, 2022, the classes will meet 2-3 mornings per week, with the number of class sessions to be determined.

Requirements include experience working with young children and training in Waldorf Early Childhood education. Working out of the principles of Waldorf education and an understanding of the developmental needs at all stages of childhood, our faculty brings warmth, care and joy to the educational environment.

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. 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. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

World Language Teacher Grades 1-8

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, located in the heart of New Paltz, NY is seeking an experienced part time World Language Teacher for Grades 1-8. We are particularly interested in a teacher of a language with a non-European alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Swahili or Hindi, but we are open to all.

The candidate will be an experienced grade school language teacher who demonstrates fluency and knowledge of their language, is a native speaker, and brings their cultural traditions with them. A love of teaching and training in or a knowledge of or interest in Waldorf education is expected.

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. 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. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.

This is a part time hourly position. If you are interested in joining us at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, please send a letter of interest, a resume, which includes a biography and at least two references, all to the attention of the Personnel Committee email: personnel@mountainlaurel.org.

We look forward to hearing from you.