City of Lakes Waldorf School Available Positions
City of Lakes Waldorf School values a diverse and welcoming community. We encourage people from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions.
Business Manager
City of Lakes Waldorf School is seeking to hire a full time Business Manager. The Business Manager is responsible for managing daily financial activities including budget preparation and control, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and business planning and management. The Business Manager ensures compliance with school policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, oversees health and liability insurance programs, and manages and administers employee benefit programs and costs. This position brings focus to all financial matters of the school’s operations and advises the Administration and Board of Trustees in the areas of day-to-day financial operation of the school. The Business Manager works collaboratively with all other constituents of the school.
Qualifications and Benefits: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 5 years of experience in a similar position. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 10 years of experience within a school, and familiarity with Waldorf education are preferred. Full-time staff members enjoy generous benefits that include health, retirement and tuition remission. Questions may be directed to Marti Stewart at martistewart@clws.org.
To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, and three professional references to the attention of Administrative Director, Marti Stewart at martistewart@clws.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Grade 7 Co-Teacher (Fall 2025)
City of Lakes Waldorf School is seeking a qualified and inspired class teacher to join our faculty as our seventh grade co-teacher in August 2025. Qualified candidates will have a college degree, experience in the classroom, a strong interest in Waldorf education and proven capacities for teaching. We are seeking individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, self-development, collegial cooperation and a commitment to working out of Waldorf principles. This is a part-time, salaried position.
City of Lakes Waldorf School is dedicated to educating the whole child through an artistic, developmental and inclusive approach. We are committed to parent education and dialogue, and providing our students with opportunities for outdoor education and learning within an inclusive community. We seek colleagues who share these goals and who are dedicated to the healthy development of each child.
Qualifications and Benefits: Ideal candidates are Waldorf trained teachers with a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of teaching experience. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Half-time teachers enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that include health, disability and life insurance, tuition remission, mentoring and financial support for professional development. We offer a half-time base salary of $25,000 with increments for teaching experience and education.
To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography, and three references to the attention of Pedagogical Chair, Johanna Garcia at johannagarcia@clws.org. Applications requested by May 28, 2025; applications will be received until the position is filled.
Substitute Teacher
City of Lakes Waldorf School currently seeks substitute teachers for all classrooms spanning early childhood through grade eight. Qualified candidates have teaching experience, an interest in Waldorf education, and are committed to equity and inclusion. Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references via email.
To Apply: Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis. For more information, please contact Marti Stewart, Administrative Director at 612-767-1501 or martistewart@clws.org.
Our School and Community
City of Lakes Waldorf School is an accredited, full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. We offer a Toddler through Grade 8 education for over 230 students, including Spanish, Cyber Civics, movement and games, handwork, woodwork, circus arts, music (recorder, strings and chorus), and after school sports programs. Our parent/child program introduces young families to Waldorf education. Our experienced and creative faculty, led by the College of Teachers, is dedicated to excellence in Waldorf education and the development of curriculum to reflect our diverse, urban community. Our educational pedagogy fundamentally values the many peoples and perspectives of our community and the world. We are committed to equity in education and recognize the need to develop an anti-racist curriculum that directly challenges and confronts prejudice. CLWS strives to advance equity in education and nurture a diverse learning community of children, teachers, families and staff; recognizing and valuing individual differences while promoting and celebrating the richness in our local and global communities. Our Board of Trustees along with our talented and dedicated parent community support our more than 40 full and part time members of the faculty and administrative staff.
Our school is located in a beautiful stone building (circa 1922) in a lively urban neighborhood just blocks from downtown Minneapolis. The school resides on what is known as “Eat Street” – home to a large number of restaurants featuring cuisines from around the world. We are within walking distance to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and have convenient access to the cultural features of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including nationally acclaimed symphony and chamber orchestras, theaters, art, science and children’s museums. Minneapolis is a beautiful city encompassing lakes, rivers and creeks and containing an extensive selection of parks for walking, biking and opportunities for a myriad of outdoor activities in all seasons.