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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, teachers, and staff. We actively seek candidates who bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We look forward to hearing from you! 

ASSISTANT EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is seeking an Assistant Early Childhood teacher to begin immediately.  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.


SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

This hourly position supports the Early Childhood program and grades 1-12. Come join an innovative team of faculty who are working to develop new models of teaching that serve the students of the 21st-century. Young people need now, more than ever, the capacities that are at the heart of our mission: creativity, compassion, collaboration, and problem-solving. We recognize that we are called to apply the principles of Waldorf Education afresh for each generation of students. At LCWS this means we intentionally weave Waldorf pedagogy with other evidence based instructional practices and curricula and work together to develop an anti-bias, anti-racist curriculum where academic and arts studies are intertwined with an explicit intention to bring about social change.
 
Our well-established school has been delivering excellent, heart-filled Waldorf education since 1984, expanding over the years to include newborns through high school.
 
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Support: The school provides mentors to new teachers and encourages mentoring relationships throughout a teacher’s career.
 
Qualifications:
  • Experience working with children 
  • Willingness to learn about and work in concert with a Waldorf approach to education.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and as a team member with other classroom teachers
  • Ability to hold a class independently
  • Excellent communication and administrative skills
  • Dedication to providing a safe, fun, relaxed, and respectful environment for students.
  • Openness and commitment to cultivating an inclusive community actively striving to create a sense of belonging in students, peers, parents and the wider community.
  • Minimum qualifications: Some college preferred; familiarity with Waldorf pedagogy desired
  • A US Citizen or holding an appropriate work visa and an ability to pass a background check.
 
To initiate your application, please send a letter of introduction, resume, brief biography and contact information for three professional references to Emily Bayer-Pacht, 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, gender identity, 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.