Employment

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking an experienced High School Science Teacher for the academic year 2025-26. An ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching the typical Physics Blocks in High School (Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Optics, etc.) and supplementing these either by teaching High School Mathematics or Middle School Physics so as to create a full-time position. This position would be part of the high school faculty and take up advisory duties in this department.

Candidates should have had prior experience teaching in a Waldorf high school and should have completed a Waldorf teacher training program and hold Bachelor’s degree; an ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree in education or a field related to Science/Math.

This position is full time and eligible for benefits including 90% tuition remission for faculty children. The base salary is around $50,000 with increases based on years of experience and a bump up for a Master’s Degree.

We are interested in building the diversity of our staff and creating an inclusive community that supports equity by dismantling racist systems and practices. In addition to a commitment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age, our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children and a strong grounding in Waldorf Education. We are looking for candidates dedicated to excellence in teaching and to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking a dynamic, well-rounded, artistic, and experienced Waldorf class teacher to join our rising Grade One class and our lower school faculty for the academic year 2025-26 beginning in September. We are looking for a patient, loving, hardworking individual who shares a love of child development and Waldorf education. This is a full-time position, with benefits, 90% tuition remission, and a starting base salary of $50,000 with an incremental raise in recognition of each year’s experience teaching full-time at a Waldorf School. We also provide a bump-up for teachers who hold a Master’s Degree.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School serves students from nursery all the way through high school. We are located in the historic Hudson River Valley of New York State and are ideally situated on a 900-acre biodynamic farm surrounded by beautiful views of the nearby Catskill and Berkshire Mountains. Both natural beauty and cultural riches surround us, providing wonderful opportunities for our students, families, and teachers. The school is 2.5 hours north of New York City.

Qualified applicants should have an undergraduate degree as well as a certificate from a recognized Waldorf class-teacher training program. This is a lead-teacher role, and we are only seeking experienced applicants who have worked in a Waldorf setting and can bring their gifts to our school. Our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children, a strong commitment to Waldorf Education, and a dedication to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age. In addition, we are looking for candidates willing to engage in continuous professional development, dedicated to excellence in teaching, and committed to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.