Employment Opportunities at The Brooklyn School

Open Positions for 2008-2009 School Year: First Grade and Part-time Music and Games Teachers

The Brooklyn Waldorf School, located in the neighborhood of Fort Greene in Brooklyn, New York, is looking to fill the following positions for the 2008-2009 school year:

First Grade Teacher - We are looking for an imaginative and dedicated educator for our incoming first grade class. Candidates for this position must have Waldorf Teacher Training and a Bacheloršs degree. Teachers with experience are preferred. The base salary for this position is $37,000, with increments added for education and previous teaching experience. Health benefits are included.

Part-Time Music Teacher - We are looking for a creative educator to teach the elementary grades (1-3) music two times per week. This position will grow as the school grows, adding another class each year. The elementary school music program includes choral singing and pentatonic flute. Candidates with Waldorf Music Teacher Training are preferred and all candidates must have a familiarity with the Waldorf method. A competitive hourly wage will be offered for this position.

Part-Time Games Teacher - We are looking for an energetic educator to teach the elementary grades (1-3) games two times per week. This position will also grow as the school grows, adding a class each year. Candidates with Spatial Dynamics training are preferred and all candidates must have a familiarity with the Waldorf method. A competitive hourly wage will be offered for this position.

The Brooklyn Waldorf School is at a very exciting stage of development as we approach our fourth year. We are looking to grow our faculty with enthusiastic and loving educators who bring a pioneering attitude to their work; who recognize the value, importance and challenges that come with attracting and meeting the needs of diverse populations; who are familiar with the life and dynamism of an urban setting, and who are committed to the long-term vision and process of establishing a healthy Waldorf school.

Incoming teachers will join a faculty and staff that includes Parent-Child teachers, early childhood faculty, grades teachers, a Mandarin Chinese teacher, a Spanish Language teacher and an administrative staff. New faculty will also have the wonderful opportunity to take part in a growing community that consists of a healthy parent body and Parent Association, a hard-working Board of Directors and loving mentors and supporters.

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and Employment Application to the mailing or e-mail address below. If you have further questions please feel free to e-mail or call (718) 783-3270.

Sincerely,
The Hiring Committee
The Brooklyn Waldorf School
126 Saint Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
hiring@thebrooklynschool.com