Movement Teacher
Maine Coast Waldorf School, Freeport, Maine
To begin August, 2024
Founded in 1984, Maine Coast Waldorf School serves approximately 260 children from parent/toddler through high school. We are an accredited Waldorf program with more than 35 full-time faculty members currently offering: two world languages, handwork, woodwork, instrumental and choral music, movement class and a variety of seasonal extra-curricular activities, including a vibrant cross-country skiing program.
Position: A full-time movement teacher to hold the movement curriculum for grades 2–12.
Qualifications, Salary and Benefits: Candidates are sought with experience in leading a developmentally-appropriate movement curriculum including, but not limited to Spacial Dynamics® and Eurythmy. Individuals who do not have these experiences but have interest in Waldorf education and come with skills in developmentally-appropriate movement in grades 1–12 are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates have experience teaching in a Waldorf school. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree, be dedicated to excellence in teaching and recognize the importance of parent education, self-development and collegial cooperation. Full-time faculty are offered medical and disability coverage, dental coverage, a retirement plan, 80% tuition remission and financial support for professional development. Our base salary is $48,630 plus increases for prior experience.
Our talented and dedicated faculty, who find strength, vision and inspiration from Anthroposophical principles, are committed to providing a superb Waldorf education. We are well supported by an active Board of Directors and a creative and generous parent community.
Maine Coast Waldorf School is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of our faculty and staff. We actively seek systemically excluded communities in our applicant pool, including but not limited to BIPOC and/or LGBTQIAP2+ candidates.
Maine Coast Waldorf School strives to promote social justice. We are committed to affirming people of all religions, spiritual values, countries of origin, immigration statuses, races, genders, abilities, identities, and sexual orientations. MCWS is a multicultural, pluralistic community; we embrace diversity as a core strength of our community and seek to make our curriculum and policies as inclusive as possible. MCWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, hiring, self-government, admissions, financial aid and all other school-related activities, and emphatically rejects discrimination in all its forms.
To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, and two letters of recommendation to David Eichler, Pedagogical Director, at jobs@mainecoastwaldorf.org.
Full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Maine Coast Waldorf School
57 Desert Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 207-865-3900 www.mainecoastwaldorf.org