Strings Ensemble Teacher

Beginning: August 2025 until June 2026
Posted until position is filled

4-6 lessons/week

The Ithaca Waldorf School is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Strings Ensemble teacher for our Grades program.  Applicants should have teaching experience with children ages 8-14 and teaching to groups. Duties include preparing and teaching four to six music ensemble classes per week for students in grades 3-8. Preferred candidates will have some familiarity with or interest in Waldorf education. This position can be combined with other open positions. We offer professional development to support working out of Waldorf education.

Compensation: $25-$30/class, depending on experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for matched retirement savings and other benefits.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to office@ithacawaldorf.org with the subject line “Applying for Music Ensemble teacher.”

The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction for students in nursery through eighth grade.  Currently, the Ithaca Waldorf school extends from Grade One through Eight, in addition to providing full day Early Childhood programs, which are fully accredited by the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (www.waldorfearlychildhood.org).  IWS is currently an Associate Member School of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (www.waldorfeducation.org .  The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of field, forest and an educational farm. Our Faculty, Administration and Board enjoy a warm collegial relationship and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s growth. 

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.