Chicago Waldorf School - Open Job Postings

 

 

Part time Band Assistant

The Chicago Waldorf School is seeking a wind speicalist to assist with our MIddle School Band Program on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Must be knowledgable in woodwinds, and comfortble leading sectional rehearsals.

To apply send a letter of interest and resume to recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org, attn. Jacob Wilson. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.  It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law.  This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.

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5th Grade Class Teacher - Longterm Substiute for 2012-2013

The Chicago Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking a long-term substitute for its rising Fifth Grade Class.  Located in the diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent School Association of the Central States.  The Chicago Waldorf School opened in 1974 and is an established Waldorf school in the Midwest.  The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program.  It provides a comprehensive 12 year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 12, with a total enrollment of 350 students.

Our full grades curriculum includes German, Spanish, gardening, handwork, woodwork, music, eurythmy, and movement and games. Our educational support program includes extra lesson and therapeutic eurythmy.  The school is committed to supporting our faculty through a strong mentoring and professional development program.

Purpose and Scope of Job

  1. While the Lead Fifth Grade class teacher is on sabbatical, the long-term substitute is responsible for planning the daily, weekly and block rhythms of the fall semester in coordination with the Fifth Grade class teacher. These plans are developed in accordance with the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and in light of the needs of the class. 
  2. The long term substitute grades class teacher is also responsible for deepening his/her understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seeking out new materials for his/her teaching.
  3. The ideal candidate will have at least an undergraduate degree and completed Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf teaching experience. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Early Childhood Lead Nursery Teacher for 2012-2013

The Chicago Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking an Early Childhood Nursery lead teacher for its growing, urban campus.  Located in the diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent School Association of the Central States.  The Chicago Waldorf School opened in 1974 and is an established Waldorf school in the Midwest.  The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program.  It provides a comprehensive 12 year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 12, with a total enrollment of 350 students.

Purpose and Scope of Job:

  1. The early childhood nursery teacher holds overall responsibility for the life of his/her nursery class (aged 3 ½ - 4 ½ yrs).  This includes observing and caring for how the children develop; planning and leading appropriate activities for the growth of the class; planning the daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms of the class according to the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and the needs s/he sees in his/her particular class; communication with parents and parent education; and caring for the classroom and other early childhood areas.
  2. The early childhood nusery lead teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seeking out new materials for their teaching.
  3. The ideal candidate has completed Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf teaching experience. 

Compensation and Amenities

The Chicago Waldorf School offers an excellent and competitive benefits package.  The salary is commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.  It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law.  This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.

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Parent-Child Part-Time Teacher for 2012-2013

The Chicago Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking a part-time Parent Child lead teacher for its growing, urban campus.  Located in the diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent School Association of the Central States.  The Chicago Waldorf School opened in 1974 and is an established Waldorf school in the Midwest.  The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program.  It provides a comprehensive 12 year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 12, with a total enrollment of 350 students.

Purpose and Scope of Job:

  1. The Parent Child teacher holds overall responsibility for the life of each of his/her classes.  This includes parent education, supporting parents in observing and caring for how the children develop; planning and leading appropriate activities for the parents and children in the classes; and caring for the classroom; planning the daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms of the class according to the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and the needs s/he sees in his/her particular class; communication with parents and parent education; and caring for the classroom and other early childhood areas.
  2. The Parent Child Lead teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seeking out new materials for their teaching.
  3. The ideal candidate has completed Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf teaching experience. 

Compensation and Amenities

The Chicago Waldorf School offers an excellent and competitive benefits package.  The salary is commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.  It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law.  This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.