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.
Early Childhood Summer Camp Assistant Teacher
This position is ideal for high school or college-age alumni/students who have experience working with young children and would enjoy spending the summer outdoors. Pay is $17/hour and an ability to commit to all seven weeks of camp is preferred.
Camp dates:
Week 1: June 17-21 (4-day week; closed on June 19)
Week 2: June 24-28
Week 3: July 8-12
Week 4: July 15-19
Week 5: July 22-26
Week 6: July 29-August 2
Week 7: August 5-9
Interested applicants can direct resumes and questions to Melissa McPartland, Early Childhood Faculty Chair, at melissamcpartland@clws.org.
Assistant Spanish Teacher
City of Lakes Waldorf School is seeking a Spanish teacher to assist our lead Spanish teacher in grades 1-8 classrooms. Strong candidates will be fluent in Spanish, have a college degree, enjoy working with children and bring a warm, calm and patient presence to the classroom. Qualified candidates have previous experience working with children and an interest in Waldorf pedagogy. This hourly position is part-time during program hours between 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday, roughly 15-20 hours a week. The base hourly wage is $18 per hour.
To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography, and contact information for three references to the attention of the Teacher Search Committee. Email: johannagarcia@clws.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Grades Faculty Chair, Johanna Garcia at johannagarcia@clws.org.
First Grade Teacher (Fall 2024)
City of Lakes Waldorf School is seeking a qualified and inspired class teacher to join our faculty as our first grade teacher in August 2024. 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, educational equity and inclusion, parent education and dialogue, self-development, collegial cooperation and an openness to working out of Anthroposophy. City of Lakes Waldorf School is dedicated to educating the whole child through an artistic, developmental and inclusive approach. 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. Qualified teachers without Waldorf training will be expected to attend a Waldorf certification program supported by school funding. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Full 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 base salary of $50,000 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 Grades Faculty Chair, Johanna Garcia at johannagarcia@clws.org.
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.
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 270 students, including Spanish, Cyber Civics, movement and games, handwork, woodwork, circus arts, and 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 60 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, theatres, art, science and children’s museums. Our second early childhood campus is one mile away and situated on Loring Park directly across from the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden. 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. Our school enjoys an association with the Waldorf School in St. Paul, a chapter of the Anthroposophical Society, a Camphill Village, several community farms, and the Novalis Institute which provides adult education to our community.