Class Teacher for 2026-2027

Green Meadow Waldorf School, Chestnut Ridge, NY; Village of Millbrook (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Long-term care

403 B Pension

Tuition remission

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

Green Meadow Waldorf School invites applications for a Class Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The school emphasizes Waldorf pedagogy, anthroposophy, and outdoor learning within a diverse NY community.

We seek an aspiring Waldorf teacher, possibly in training or early in their career, with commitment to Waldorf training, strong communication, and a spirit of collaboration. Potential for future full-time teaching based on fit and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Waldorf teacher training or commitment to complete.
• Waldorf teaching experience or relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach Waldorf-style classroom instruction aligned with school philosophy.
• Foster a warm, collaborative classroom community and mentor students.
• Engage with parents, Board members, and school leadership in a supportive way.
• Support continuing education and professional development through mentoring programs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Community engagement

Mentoring/adult education

Education

Bachelor's degree (four-year)

Advanced degree preferred

Waldorf teacher training or commitment to complete

Waldorf teaching experience or relevant experience

Job description

Green Meadow Waldorf School is Seeking a Class Teacher for 2026-2027

Join us if you are a Waldorf Teacher seeking a community of like-minded teachers, supportive parents, active Board members, collaborative school leadership, financial support for continuing education, and a strong mentoring program.

We seek a warm-hearted teacher who is committed to the ideals of Waldorf education and would like to join a vibrant Waldorf community. We are committed to Waldorf principles, mindful land stewardship, and providing our students with opportunities for outdoor education and learning within an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of NYS.

We are interested in hiring an aspiring Waldorf Teacher in training or a teacher in the early part of their teaching profession as an intern, possibly leading to full time teaching in the future.

Green Meadow Waldorf School has an outstanding faculty of class teachers, special subject, high school, and early childhood teachers who foster innovation and are committed to Waldorf pedagogy and anthroposophy. Our circle of class teachers works together to provide a strong foundation for our lower school. We have an excellent, multi-faceted student support program to identify learning differences and support students as needed.

Job requirements include:

• a four-year college degree
• advanced degree preferred
• Waldorf teacher training or a commitment to complete Waldorf teacher training
• Waldorf teaching experience or other relevant experience
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• a spirit of collaboration

The Green Meadow Waldorf School was founded in 1950 and serves parent-child through twelfth-grade students. Our beautiful school is on a 140-acre campus with a farm, forests, streams, and gardens. Being part of the Threefold Educational Foundation community allows us to work together with sister organizations such as the Pfeiffer Center for Biodynamics, the Fibercraft Studio, the Eurythmy School, the Fellowship Community, Sunbridge, Otto Specht School, the Co-op, etc. Our Farm Kindergarten is on the Duryea Farm, a working biodynamic farm within the multigenerational Fellowship Community.

Green Meadow offers competitive salaries and a strong benefits plan, which includes:

• health insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• long-term care
• 403 B Pension
• tuition remission
• mentoring and professional development opportunities

Salary is based on years of relevant experience and educational background and ranges from $45,000-$78,000.