Careers
5th Grade Class Teacher
Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a full time class teacher for 5th grade for the 2023-24 school year. The ideal candidate is a trained and experienced Waldorf teacher; otherwise qualified candidates will be considered. Effective classroom management, communication, and the ability to collaborate are priorities. Classroom support and mentoring will be provided.
Our curriculum includes language/s, handwork, woodwork, music, eurythmy, an educational support program and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. Our Board is active and well-established, and our strong Parent Association reflects a supportive and diverse parent body. The school is a full member of AWSNA, as well as of the Association of Independent Schools of New England. An active Anthroposophical branch and First Class are in the area, as well as a nearby teacher training center, biodynamic farm and farm store.
Located midway between New York City and Boston, the Berkshires are well known for cultural and artistic communities.
Salary for the position is commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition remission. Please send a cover letter, resume and references to Human Resources, employment@berkshirewaldorfschool.org or call 413 528 4015. A review of resumes will begin immediately.
Early Childhood Assistants
Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a full time early childhood assistant and a part time afternoon/nap assistant for the 2023-24 school year. Our ideal candidates have Waldorf Early Childhood training and teaching experience, and love and commitment to being outdoors with children. A strong understanding of child development and a capacity to provide parent support and healthy communication are essential, and we value an interest in Anthroposophy.
Both our Nursery and our Mixed-age Kindergarten classes are based outdoors, but each class has access to an indoor classroom as well. Our beautiful campus includes playgrounds, forest trails and play areas, and gardens. The school is a full member of AWSNA, NAIS as well as of the Association of Independent Schools of New England. The Berkshire Waldorf School is a N-8 school, but the Berkshire Waldorf High School is located nearby.
Located midway between New York City and Boston, the Berkshires are well known for their natural beauty and cultural and artistic communities.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and list of five references to our Human Resources Team at employment@berkshirewaldorfschool.org. Please include the job title and your name in the subject line. A review of resumes will begin immediately.
Spanish Teacher
Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a part time – full time Spanish Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Applicants will be able to guide the students in grades 1-8 through a developmentally appropriate curriculum and ideally have a foundation in Waldorf education. Effective classroom management, communication, and the ability to collaborate are priorities. Classroom support and mentoring will be provided. Serious inquiries only.
Our curriculum includes language/s, handwork, woodwork, music, eurythmy, an educational support program and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. The school is a full member of AWSNA and the Association of Independent Schools of New England (ASINE). An active Anthroposophical branch and First Class are in the area, as well as a nearby teacher training center, biodynamic farm and farm store.
Located midway between New York City and Boston, the Berkshires are well known for cultural and artistic communities.
Salary for the position is commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition remission. Please send a cover letter, resume and references to Human Resources, employment@berkshirewaldorfschool.org or call 413.528.4015. A review of resumes will begin immediately.
Assistant Grades Teacher
Berkshire Waldorf School is seeking a full time assistant grades teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Ideal candidates will have a love of working with children, are enrolled in a Waldorf teacher training program or have an interest in pursuing Waldorf teacher education and are seeking practical classroom experience. This individual will have an interest and desire to fully integrate and engage in the daily life of an elementary school.
Our curriculum includes language/s, handwork, woodwork, music, eurythmy, an educational support program and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. Our Board is active and well-established, and our strong Parent Association reflects a supportive and diverse parent body. The school is a full member of AWSNA, as well as the Association of Independent Schools of New England. An active Anthrosophical branch and First Class are in the area, as well as a nearby teacher training center, biodynamic farm and farm store.
Located midway between New York City and Boston, the Berkshires are well known for cultural and artistic communities.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and list of five references to our Human Resources Team at employment@berkshirewaldorfschool.org. Please include the job title and your name in the subject line. A review of resumes will begin immediately.
