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 ideally have experience in or a previous understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and its background in anthroposophy. 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 complete application will include: GMWS Application for Teaching Position (see below), a letter of interest, a resume, and three references. Please submit all applications to Laurie Puca, Assistant to the Administrator, at lpuca@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
Experienced High School Boys Varsity Head Basketball Coach · Winter Season 2026-2027
This is a part-time seasonal position and a great job for someone looking for part-time work to schedule around school or other work, while positively impacting the lives of young student athletes.
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning and running practices (with an assistant coach), coaching all games, taking care of equipment, communicating with the parents, Athletic Director, and Assistant Director weekly, ensuring the safety of students at all times, and timely communication with parents /guardians regarding any issues and/or injuries the same day as the incident.
- Practices are four days a week, days and times to be determined
- First practice is November 1st, 2026
- Last practice is March 16, 2027
- There is one weekend overnight tournament
- Pay is $2,000 – 3,000 based upon experience
Job Requirements:
- Experience and enthusiasm with basketball and coaching
- Ability to teach and demonstrate good sportsmanship and leadership skills, develop athletic dexterity and skillfulness, work ethic, and team spirit
- Work and communicate effectively with others: Assistant Coach, parents, Athletic Director and players
- Valid Driver’s License
Please contact Athletic Director, Julia Lieberman at ad@gmws.org if interested and for other information.
Job Type: Part-time, Contract
Schedule:
- After school
- Four days per week (days and times to be determined); there is one weekend overnight tournament
Part-time Substitute Teachers
Green Meadow is seeking part-time substitute teachers for half day and full day substitution. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching in a Waldorf school, flexibility, excellent classroom management, and good rapport with students.
Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to Laurie Puca, assistant to the administrator, at lpuca@gmws.org.
Compensation: $25/hour.
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