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Work at Green Meadow

Join a wonderful group of enthusiastic colleagues who participate wholeheartedly in the life of our school!

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, generous retirement and health insurance contributions, and access to subsidized housing.

About Us

Green Meadow is an independent Preschool-12th grade school, located in Rockland County, NY on a pastoral campus, which includes a school farm, woodlands, and meadows. Celebrating our 71st anniversary this year, we are committed to in-person learning, providing our students with opportunities for outdoor education and to learn within an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of NY state.

Our school’s approach provides a setting in which students can develop into independent individuals in a holistic way. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, generous retirement and health insurance contributions, and access to subsidized housing.

Applicants should have an interest in and previous understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and its background in anthroposophy (Waldorf certification is required for many positions). We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic colleagues with a sense of humor, who will participate wholeheartedly in the life of the school. Our school encourages professional development through mentoring by master teachers and support for attending conferences and courses.

Successful applicants will be joining a vibrant faculty and be able to partake of the benefits of an established anthroposophical community in suburban New York. Chestnut Ridge is about 20 miles from the cultural offerings and diversity of NYC and close to large state parks. Our school contains an enlivening mix of seasoned, maturing, and newer teachers. The overall enrollment of our school is around 220 students. Green Meadow is accredited by AWSNA and NYSAIS.

Positions will be open for a minimum of two weeks from posted date or until filled.

In addition to being posted on this page, current openings are always posted at Waldorf Today.


FOR ALL FACULTY POSITIONS

A completed application will include: GMWS Application for Teaching Position (see below), a letter of interest, resume, and three references. Please submit all applications to: Sophia Dunn-Fox, Assistant to the Administrator, at sdunnfox@gmws.org.

All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting and must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

Green Meadow Waldorf School is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS


Available Positions

Class Teacher for 2024-2025

Green Meadow supports its teachers with everything they need to be successful, including an innovative and vibrant faculty, financial support for continuing education, collaborative leadership, and a strong mentoring program. Come join us if you are a Waldorf Teacher seeking a community of like-minded teachers, supportive parents, active Board members, and collaborative school leadership.

We are seeking an energetic, bright and warm-hearted teacher, committed to the ideals of Waldorf education who would like to join a vibrant Waldorf community. We are committed to Waldorf principles, mindful land stewardship, and providing our students with opportunities for outdoor education and learning within an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of NYS.

Green Meadow Waldorf School has an outstanding faculty of class teachers, special subject, high school, and early childhood teachers who foster a spirit of innovation and are committed to Waldorf pedagogy, and anthroposophy. Our circle of class teachers works together to provide a strong foundation for our lower school. We have an excellent, multi-faceted student support program to identify learning differences and support students as needed.

Job requirements include a four-year college degree and advanced degree preferred, Waldorf teacher training or a commitment to complete Waldorf teacher training and Waldorf teaching experience or other relevant experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a spirit of collaboration.

The Green Meadow Waldorf School was founded in 1950 and serves students in parent-child, through twelfth grade. Our beautiful school is located on a 140-acre campus that includes a farm, forests, streams, and gardens. Being part of the Threefold Educational Foundation community allows us to work together with sister organizations such as the Pfeiffer Center for Biodynamics, the Fibercraft Studio, the Eurythmy School, the Fellowship Community, Sunbridge, Otto Specht School, the Co-op, etc. Our Farm Kindergarten is on the Duryea Farm, a working biodynamic farm embedded within the multigenerational Fellowship Community.

Green Meadow offers competitive salaries and a strong benefits plan, which includes health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care, 403 B Pension, tuition remission, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Please send a GMWS Application for Teaching Position, a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Sophia Dunn-Fox, at sdunnfox@gmws.org.

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Green Meadow Waldorf School is looking for part-time assistant teachers to support our preschool and kindergarten programs in the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must have a love for working with children as well as an interest and willingness to be active in outdoor work including gardening and animal care.

The assistant teacher works under the supervision and guidance of the Class Teacher. The Assistant Teacher’s main task is to support the class teacher and the work of the classroom and outdoor environment. The teachers model a relationship based on mutual respect, trust and joy for working together. As an education professional, maintaining confidentiality is required.

Skills

  • Interest in working with children under the lead teachers guidance
  • Enjoy daily active engagement in work (for example gardening and animal care)
  • Enjoy domestic activities such as preparing snack, dish washing…
  • Be attentive to all areas involving the safety and well-being of the children
  • Be a quiet but active presence in the classroom
  • Work with children one-to-one and in a small group
  • Be open and receptive to suggestions
  • Radiate a joyful inner mood
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Re-direct parental questions to the lead teacher

Our beautiful school is located on a 140 acre campus that includes a farm, forests, streams, and gardens. Our Farm Kindergarten is on the Duryea Farm, a working biodynamic farm., and all kindergarten classes spend time on the farm

Training & Education:

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, ideally in a Waldorf setting. Waldorf teacher training is preferred, but not required. The assistant positions offer opportunities to continue education in early childhood education.

Hours are from 8:30-2:30, 5 days a week. The pay scale is $20-$25/hour dependent on experience and hours worked.

Interested candidates please send a letter of interest and resume with 3 references to Sophia Dunn-Fox, Assistant to the Administrator, sdunnfox@gmws.org.

Part-Time German Teacher · 2024-25

Part-time Salaried German Teacher

Green Meadow seeks a part-time, dynamic German language teacher with well-developed classroom management skills who can meet and inspire students to learn about German language and culture. Join our excellent World Language Department, with growth potential in the coming years as we grow our high school program. This is a 60 % salaried position, teaching 4 days/week, a mix of middle school and lower school classes.

OVERVIEW OF THE WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

The World Language Department believes students should be global citizens and active members of our local communities, linguistically and culturally. We aim to facilitate the development of strong comprehension and speaking skills, ease and confidence with reading and writing skills, and introduce students to the joys and beauty of language learning through a developmental and artistic curriculum based on principles of Waldorf education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Green Meadow Waldorf School German teacher inspires and develops students to be competent language and cultural learners, to participate in our World Language Exchange program, teaches students about German language cultures, which includes history, culture, festivals, traditional food, social conventions, organizes events where students can showcase their language skills; develops lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual classes and students, teaches writing and composition, provide conversational classes to master near-native pronunciation.

Job requirements

The ideal candidate will have a relevant four-year college degree, an advanced degree strongly preferred, middle school and high school teaching experience or other relevant experience, Waldorf teacher training or a commitment to complete Waldorf teacher training, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a spirit of collaboration. Green Meadow is committed to cultivating a diverse community of learners and creating learning environments respectful of all students, parents and colleagues, without discrimination.

Other duties include:

Student assessment and report writing, communicating with parents in writing and verbally in parent conferences, and providing suggestions and support for struggling students.

SALARY AND REMUNERATION

This is a 60% salaried position, with remuneration based on experience and educational background ranging from $30,000 – $46,000.

Please send a GMWS Application for Teaching Position, a letter of interest, resume, and contact information (email and phone numbers please) for three professional references to Assistant to the Administrator, Sophia Dunn-Fox, at sdunnfox@gmws.org.

Part-Time Applied Arts Teaching Position · 2024-25

Green Meadow seeks a part time Applied Arts teacher to join our art department staff. We are looking for someone to supplement our High School curriculum or take on some of our current Middle School curriculum. The ideal candidate has experience teaching crafts at the middle school or high school level. Our school offers in-house mentors and the candidate will work side by side with our Applied Arts teacher, Kemal Lowenthal. As members of the Middle and High School faculty, teachers have the opportunity to work collectively within the department and cross departments. 

The position can range from 3-7 hours per week for either a year or semester, depending on the constellation of classes and quarters taught.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree: Master of Fine Arts preferred
  • Professional arts training
  • Be proficient in the use of various tools and mediums
  • Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf Education
  • Commitment to professional growth including further education in Waldorf teaching
  • Versatility, enthusiasm, punctuality, creativity 

To be considered for the Applied Arts Teacher position, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to the Art Department Chair, Kemal Lowenthal at klowenthal@gmws.org. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

Compensation:

Depending on experience and qualifications, the rate of pay/class is $30 to $50 per class period.

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