Employment at EWS

Open Positions

Part-time middle & high school Math Teacher

We are seeking a math teacher to join our middle and high school math department. The position would begin July 1, 2024. 

Once hired, the candidate will join the math department and assist in developing and implementing the math curriculum for middle and high school. Our current model includes year-long skill-building classes and discovery-based main lesson intensives. This candidate should expect to develop their classroom curriculum in collaboration with other colleagues in the math department.

We welcome all applications, but our ideal candidate is a trained math teacher with experience working in the classroom with students grades 6-12 and an understanding of  Waldorf pedagogy. The candidate must be able to work with diverse learning needs. A college degree is necessary, and post-graduate studies, including Waldorf teacher training, are preferred. 

Salary and Benefits: This is a part-time, year-round position. The salary range is commensurate with experience.

About the Emerson Waldorf School: Emerson Waldorf is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school, and in working together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.

Emerson Waldorf School is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment.  If you would like to join our exceptional faculty and staff, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to: Colleen Everhart  ceverhart@emersonwaldorf.org

eurythmy teacher (Grades 6-12)

EWS has a thriving K-12th grade eurythmy program, a dedicated eurythmy room with a sprung floor, a vibrant student body, supportive colleagues, and a culture where Eurythmy is well-respected. 

Performance opportunities are available.

We are seeking an experienced eurythmy teacher who has demonstrated success in teaching a variety of grade levels and are interested in joining the Emerson Waldorf School in our efforts toward school innovation in the areas of diversity and equity, ready to help reimagine our Waldorf school to create a more inclusive and equitable school program and environment. Such individuals will model artistry, dynamism, groundedness, flexibility, empathy, initiative, and great collaborative skills. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency and comfort with classroom management as well as the imagination and artistry necessary for eurythmic work. 

Full-time responsibilities include (note: responsibilities for guest eurythmy teachers would be decided on a case-by-case basis):

  • Teach a full-time eurythmy curriculum (16 periods) to a variety of grades (to be determined): kindergarten, lower grades, middle school, high school.

  • Offer performances of student work and contribute to festivals/plays

  • Attend scheduled meetings

  • Collaborate with student support services and colleagues

  • Communicate effectively with parents/guardians and colleagues

Qualifications:

  • Pedagogical training and a eurythmy diploma recognized by the Goetheanum

  • Successful experience teaching different age groups

  • Commitment to Waldorf principles and philosophy 

If you would like to join our exceptional faculty, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Colleen Everhart at ceverhart@emersonwaldorf.org

About the Emerson Waldorf School

Emerson Waldorf is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school and, in our working together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.

Emerson Waldorf School has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment.

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