City of Lakes Waldorf School seeks a Parent/Child Educator to join our Loring Campus faculty in Fall 2023. The teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining a beautiful, warm and nurturing Waldorf environment for young children, 18-36 months, and  their parent/guardian.  Qualified candidates will have a college degree, a strong interest in Waldorf education and proven capacities as a parent/child educator.  We are seeking individuals who are committed to self-development, educational equity, and inclusion. A love of children and a demonstrated capacity to work well with parents is required. The teacher must work collaboratively within the school as a whole, and within the Early Childhood program, which consists of Toddler, Preschool, and Kindergarten classes.

Qualifications and Benefits: The ideal candidate will be an experienced parent and early childhood educator. Strong candidates will have completed a bachelor’s degree and a Lifeways or Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher certificate program. Qualified teachers without Waldorf training will be expected to attend relevant Waldorf training opportunities, supported by school funding. A love of young children, a deep understanding of the Waldorf pedagogy as it relates to the young child, and a demonstrated capacity to educate and work well with parents is required.  

To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography, and three references to the attention of the Teacher Search Committee. Email: melissamcpartland@clws.org. Applications are requested by June 1, 2023 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit our website at www.clws.org or contact Melissa McPartland, Early Childhood Faculty Chair at melissamcpartland@clws.org