2013-14 Employment Opportunities at Green Meadow
Pedagogical Administrator
Full-time position, starts early 2013. Duties include pedagogical oversight, curriculum accountability, teacher development and support, work with Section Chairs, remedial / care group oversight, parent work / parent education, faculty evaluations, class scheduling, and more.
The Pedagogical Administrator will serve on the Collegium, Board of Trustees (ex-officio), lead in the areas of communications and public relations, and act a liaison to AWSNA, WECAN, and NYSAIS (the NY State Association of Independent Schools, of which we are a member).
Waldorf teaching experience, sensitivity, vision, flexibility, creativity, a sense of humor, and an ability to inspire others are key. The position requires a commitment to Waldorf education, anthroposophy, and the mission and vision of the school; a willingness to strengthen pedagogical work through support of appropriate departments, sections, and committees; enthusiasm for building relationships and taking decisive action; and strong computer, organizational, and time-management skills.
We are looking for a colleague who will has an understanding of child development, and a love for working with children, colleagues, and parents. Our school encourages professional development through both a strong faculty mentoring program and support for attending outside courses and conferences.
Admissions Coordinator for Grades 1-12
This is a full-time, year-round staff position. Primary responsibilities include:
1. To design and implement effective enrollment events and procedures with the goal of attaining and maintaining full enrollment in Grades 1-12.
2. To facilitate the application process for families entering the Lower School and High School.
3. To coordinate retention of current families though events and programs and to work with the Director of Early Childhood Admissions and Family Programs on the transition into first grade.
Important characteristics include ability to be flexible, to work on a dynamic team, to multi-task and think on one's feet, to draw from many sources of information and synthesize that information, and to show genuine warmth toward prospective and incoming families. Data entry and other computer skills are important, as is a commitment to building a truly diverse student body.
If you are interested, please email your resume and a letter of introduction with a short autobiography to Eric Silber, Business Administrator, at esilber@gmws.org.
Class Teacher
Full-time position. We are seeking a teacher who is excited to commit to our school for several years.
7th & 8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Green Meadow Waldorf School is seeking an experienced Spanish teacher for Grades 7 & 8. The position entails 8 hours of teaching per week and a weekly meeting with the teachers in the Language Department.
Level of Student: Intermediate
Weekly language department meeting required
Waldorf experience preferred but not required.
In order to be eligible for this position, you should have a high level of written and oral Spanish and/or have a language degree and at least two years experience in teaching. You will also be required to have a visa/work permit if you are not a US citizen.
Candidates who do not match these criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process. We offer freelance part time positions, and cannot sponsor any visa.
9th & 11th Grade Spanish Teacher
Green Meadow Waldorf School is seeking an experienced Spanish teacher for Grades 9 & 11. The position entails 4 periods of teaching in each grade and a weekly meeting with the teachers in the Language Department.
Level of Student: Beginner
8 contact hours a week
Weekly language department meeting required
In order to be eligible for this position, you should have a high level of written and oral Spanish and/or have a language degree and at least two years experience in teaching. You will also be required to have a visa/work permit if you are not a US citizen.
Candidates who do not match these criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process. We offer freelance part time positions, and cannot sponsor any visa.
For applicants for full-time positions:
Our school's approach is oriented toward providing a setting in which students can develop into independent individuals in a holistic way. We offer competitive salary and benefits, generous retirement and health insurance contributions, and subsidized housing.
Applicants should have an interest in and previous understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and its background in anthroposophy. We are looking for a colleague who will participate whole-heartedly in the life of the school, and has an understanding of child development, a love of working with adolescents, a passion for the subject, and a highly developed sense of humor. Our school encourages teacher development through both a strong mentoring program and support for attending outside pedagogical courses.
The successful applicant will be joining a vibrant faculty, and be able to partake of the benefits of an established anthroposophical community in suburban New York, less than one hour from NYC. Our school, now in its sixties, contains an enlivening mix of seasoned, maturing, and novice teachers. We support professional development and offer an excellent salary and benefits program and an established mentoring process. Our average high school population is 100 students, and the overall enrollment of the NK-12th is around 350. Our school is accredited by AWSNA and NYSAIS.
If you are interested, please email your resume and a letter of introduction with a short autobiography to Tari Steinrueck, Administrator (tsteinrueck@gmws.org). We are especially interested in your Waldorf training, your experiences, and your connection to anthroposophy.
