Careers

Are you passionate about education and looking for an innovative, dynamic and collaborative place to work? Our faculty and staff are passionate, hardworking, and talented individuals, and we warmly welcome new members to join our community. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Upper School Teacher

The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is accepting applications for an Upper School Waldorf Teacher, science experience a plus! We welcome applications to join our supportive and collegiate group of Upper School teachers in providing an interdisciplinary, developmentally-aligned Waldorf Education to our students in grades 7-12.  Our Upper School teachers work collaboratively and in partnership with our full Faculty and Staff to support our eldest students.  

Qualifications:
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college of university.
• Completed or in the process of completing Waldorf teacher training.
• Teaching experience with demonstrated ability to teach out of a phenomenological approach consistent with Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy.
• Dedication to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students. Proven track record of effectively engaging students. A commitment to each student’s success.  
• Commitment to continuous improvement on a personal and professional basis.

Summary of Duties:
• Teaching Main Lesson and track classes to our Upper School students in grades 7-12.
Supporting extracurricular activities and sharing in administrative responsibilities.
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Collaborating with a dynamic team of teachers 

About Lake Champlain Waldorf School

Founded in 1984, Lake Champlain Waldorf School is Vermont’s oldest and largest Waldorf School. We are accredited by AWSNA, NEASC, and are a member of WECAN. We serve newborns through high school on two purpose-built campuses, closely situated in the village of Shelburne.  Our high school opened in 2001.  Shelburne is seven miles south of Burlington, a vibrant cultural and educational center. Our beautiful Green Mountain State and Lake Champlain offer many recreational opportunities. 

We offer a base salary of $42,000 plus increments for years of experience, generous tuition remission, a wellness benefit, short-term disability, and access to professional development funds.  

Please send a letter of introduction, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Emily Bayer-Pacht, Head of School, at ebayerpacht@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is seeking a lead Early Childhood teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  We are looking for a dedicated and passionate educator to join our vibrant Early Childhood branch and lead a class of 14 children, along with an assistant. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, cohesive, and inspired group of teachers in our Early Childhood program.  

At LCWS, lead Early Childhood teachers work closely with their assistant teachers to deliver a rich Waldorf curriculum to their class.  This position will lead a class of 3.5-6 year olds and would be responsible for developing curriculum, including circle and stories throughout the year, as well as bringing preliteracy, literacy and numeracy work into the classroom in a natural and organic manner.  All new teachers at LCWS receive mentorship and work closely with their branch coordinator and the Head of School.   

Our well-established K-12 school is both grounded and innovative; we are deeply rooted in the traditional Waldorf curriculum while also reaching into the future through an educational emphasis on social, racial, and environmental justice. We offer a vibrant learning community on two campuses in northwestern Vermont (more about the area below). The Early Childhood campus (K-6) is surrounded by Nature Conservancy forest and our Early Childhood classes are outside daily engaging with the natural world.

We are a close, collaborative, and dedicated group of class teachers, subject teachers, and administrators, working to develop new models of instruction that serve the students of the 21st century. We are dedicated to supporting and promoting the qualities at the heart of our mission: creativity, compassion, inclusivity and innovative problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Waldorf teaching experience
• Waldorf teacher training or an interest in pursuing training
• A creative, collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills
• Interest in and commitment to belonging to an evolving, modern, progressive Waldorf school

Salary and Benefits:
We offer a base salary of $42,000 plus additional increments for years of experience up to $72,000+. Employees also receive a benefit payment of $8,400 annually in lieu of health insurance, tuition remission, short-term disability, access to professional development funds, and access to a faculty care fund. In addition, every new teacher works with a mentor. This is a full-time position. Moving stipend or signing bonus offered to qualified candidates.

Send an application, cover letter, and three references directly to Emily Bayer-Pacht, Head of School at ebayerpacht@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Part-Time Spanish Teacher

The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is looking for a part-time Spanish teacher to teach Spanish to grades 1-3 during the 2024-25 school year.   This Spanish teacher will work with our World Language teacher to prepare lessons and materials for 6 classes each week and will also be responsible for creating student reports for those classes and communicating with parents as needed.   

Compensation & Work Schedule
The position is approximately 6 hours per week, during the weeks and days that school is in session, as described below, and 15 hours over the summer to prepare for the same. 

Training & Planning Before School Starts:
• Up to 15 hours total, at mutually agreeable dates TBD
• Up to 10 hours for Inservice to include required online required trainings, including Mandated Reporter training

Teaching & Planning Schedule When School is in Session:
• 4 hours of teaching on a schedule TBD
• 2 hours of planning/mentoring time 

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, World Language Education, or native speaker with education training/experience in primary and secondary school settings
• 1+ years of classroom teaching experience
• Waldorf background desirable but not required

Send an application, cover letter, and three references directly to Emily Bayer-Pacht, Head of School at ebayerpacht@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org

Assistant Early Childhood Teacher 

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is seeking an Assistant Early Childhood teacher for the 2024-25 school year.  We are looking for a dedicated educator to join our Early Childhood branch and assist one of our lead teachers in holding a class of 14 children.  The selected candidate will work closely with the lead teacher to care for the children, prepare meals, tidy the classroom, and more.  Our assistant teachers are integral parts of the class community and we look forward to welcoming the right candidate to join our collaborative Early Childhood branch.

Early childhood assistants are hourly employees with hourly rates commensurate with experience.  Please send resume, cover letter, and three references directly to Emily Bayer-Pacht, Head of School at ebayerpacht@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.

 

About Lake Champlain Waldorf School

We are Vermont’s oldest and largest Waldorf School, founded in 1984. Our Early Childhood and Lower School is located on 22-acres of forested Nature Conservancy land with many opportunities for outdoor education and exploration at our doorstep. We also have a formal pedagogical relationship with a biodynamic farm just a short walk from school. Our Upper School campus, just five minutes away, features a beautifully designed post and beam facility, and the property is adjacent to the Shelburne Museum. We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), and we are accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Moving to Vermont

There are many reasons why, in the past few years, many people are moving to the Green Mountain State. Vermont has a strong social fabric. We care for the environments that build our state’s character — protected rural landscapes, historic villages and downtowns, working farms, and a thriving cultural scene. Our school is in Vermont’s Champlain Valley, framed by Lake Champlain’s stunning coastline to the west, and the Green Mountains to the east. Between, you’ll find four-season fun with beaches and rivers for swimming and paddling, and a network of trails to hike, bike, ski, snowboard, and snowshoe. Burlington, just a few miles from our school, is an arts hub with world-class events, performances, and many educational opportunities supported by the University of Vermont and three local colleges. Downtown offers farm-to-table restaurants, food coops, great shopping, and easy-to-access necessities. Vermont is a perfect place to raise a family, with a small population that fosters connection and engagement. Here, you can create a pace for family life that brings ease, rhythm, and spontaneity. Reach out to any member of our faculty and staff to learn more about what we love about our school and our state.


Policy of Non-Discrimination

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is non-sectarian and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation in its employment, educational, administrative, admission, and school programs and practices. We are committed to multicultural education, and to a diversified student body and faculty. Lake Champlain Waldorf School is committed to the support and respect for the dignity and worth of each member of our community.  Lake Champlain Waldorf School complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.