Beginning: August 1, 2025 - until filled -

The Ithaca Waldorf School (www.ithacawaldorf.org) is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Grades Teacher for our combined 4/5th grade class. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and have completed multiple years of successful grades teaching experience, preferably in a Waldorf School.  Ideal candidates possess a Waldorf teaching certificate or are willing to obtain one. Currently, the Ithaca Waldorf school offers a growing Grade One through Eight program, in addition to providing full-day programs in two Early Childhood classrooms, which are fully accredited by the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (www.waldorfearlychildhood.org).  

The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of fields, forest and an emerging educational farm. Our Faculty, Administration and Board enjoy a warm collegial relationship and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s growth.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS required

• Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred

• Waldorf teaching experience preferred

• Experience teaching grade school age students

• Teaching, interpersonal, and class management skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits include:

• Joining a dynamic Faculty during an exciting time of school expansion

• Salary commensurate with experience (base = $41,200 with $500 increments added for applicable experience and credentials)

• Health benefits, including optional dental and vision plans

• Simple IRA Retirement Plan

• Tuition remission

• Professional development funds

The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through eighth grade.  IWS is currently an Associate Member School of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (www.waldorfeducation.org).  

Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, which offer our community a rich cultural life. The city is situated at the foot of beautiful Cayuga Lake, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. (www.visitithaca.com)

Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and three references including most recent school employer to the IWS Hiring Committee (office@ithacawaldorf.org).   

The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.