Now Hiring | Early Childhood Lead Teacher | 2023-24 School Year

Nevada Sage Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic teacher to work with young children at our school, bringing warmth, consistency, and rhythm to the NSWS Early Childhood Program. Our ideal candidates are trained in Waldorf education. Candidates with teaching experience and a strong interest in Waldorf education, and a willingness to become a certified Waldorf teacher will be considered.  Children range from ages 2 to 6 years old. This is a full-time position. 

We are seeking a positive and committed teacher to be part of our Early Childhood Program. 

Why Nevada Sage Waldorf School is the right next step for you:

*** Engagement: As a growing program, new faculty will have the opportunity to engage in the collaborative journey of imagining, shaping, creating, and nurturing a growing school. Your voice and vision are a welcome addition.

*** Fulfillment: We believe in the symbiosis between the wellbeing of our school and the wellbeing of our faculty and staff. Your personal fulfillment, life balance, and synchronicity of spirit matter.

*** Support: A supported faculty is one piece in achieving the highest potential and fulfillment of both the individual and the school as a whole. We accomplish this through providing ample teacher development opportunities and in-house mentorship.

*** Community: We are a thoughtful, caring community of faculty, administration, Board, and families that strives for open, respectful communication. We have fun together, take care of each other, and feel grateful for the blessed magic we enjoy.

Qualifications

The work of an Early Childhood Teacher requires the following minimum qualifications:

• AA or BA degree or equivalent diploma
• Early childhood teaching experience
• Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training certificate, current enrollment in an appropriate program, or a willingness to enroll in such a program. 

Required Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Must pass a federal background check and return a negative TB test.  Must register with the Nevada Registry and keep current with Nevada licensing requirements for Childcare Centers. 

Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position.  Benefits include health insurance, financial support for professional development, and tuition remission.  

About NSWS

Nevada Sage Waldorf School is 23 years old and offers programming from nursery through grade 8.  At our school, you will find an enriching educational culture with engaged and happy students and a dedicated faculty. Our parents are enthusiastic and involved, and our board is supportive and visionary.  As a Full Member of WECAN and an Associate Member of AWSNA, our school continues to grow under the guidance of the wider Waldorf movement.  NSWS is located in the sunny Reno-Tahoe area at the foot of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range and within the beautiful high desert.

Submit an Application

To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, curriculum vitae and three professional references to administrator@nevadasagewaldorf.org.  Include “Early Childhood Lead Teacher Position” in the subject of the email.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nevada Sage Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and any other general treatment during employment.