River Valley Waldorf School is seeking an enthusiastic part-time World Language & Culture Teacher to join our creative faculty for immediate hire. The Waldorf teaching philosophy integrates language acquisition with imaginative and engaging methods, fostering a love for language and cultural appreciation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, teaching experience, and a passion for teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students. While experience with Waldorf education and completion of a Waldorf World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education certificate is desirable, all levels of experience are welcome to apply. While our ideal candidate is a teacher of the Spanish language, we are also open to piloting an alternative language. 

The World Language Teacher will be responsible for planning and leading language classes for students in grades one through eight, incorporating storytelling, songs, games, and movement to make learning both enjoyable and effective. The ability to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment is essential, as is a commitment to ongoing professional development and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and teaching experience required; completion of Waldorf World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education certificate preferred but not required for application,
• Passion and skill for teaching language and culture to elementary and middle school students,
• Knowledge of or interest in Total Physical Response methods is also a plus,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both children and adults,
• Classroom management skills and positive discipline strategies,
• Flexibility, creativity, and ability to create engaging lesson plans for a range of abilities,
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and parents, and
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in Waldorf pedagogy and diversity, equity, and inclusion

Hours and Compensation:

• This is a part-time salaried position, approximately 25 hours per week. Salary ranges from $16,000 to $30,000 per year based on experience. 

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Required training obtained during employment may include:

CPR and First Aid

Mandated Reporter Training

Childabuse Prevention Training

Racial Equity: Anti-bias Training

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to info@rivervalleyschool.org or by mail to:

River Valley Waldorf School

1395 Bridgeton Hill Road

Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a Eurhythmy block teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher to bring Eurhythmy to students in grades K-8. The position requires a high level of organization, a genuine love of teaching and learning, and the desire and facility to collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty work. The ideal candidate must also be willing to commit to the ongoing work of diversity, equity, and inclusion and have familiarity or interest in best practices of Waldorf education. 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Bring engaging Eurythmy and movement experiences to students
• Support for class plays
• Support recess and other daily duties
• Support skills lessons 
• Participation in faculty meetings and the school’s festival life
• Occasional evening events such as parent evenings and open houses

Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree
• Eurythmy diploma recognized by the performing arts Section of the Goetheanum
• Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf Education
• Commitment to professional growth including further education in Waldorf teaching
• Versatility, enthusiasm, punctuality, creativity

Required training obtained during employment may include:

• CPR and First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light
• Racial Equity: Anti-bias Training

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé  to either:

email: info@rivervalleyschool.org

mail: River Valley Waldorf School

            1395 Bridgeton Hill Road

            Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Equal Rights and Opportunities Policy

River Valley Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhances the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and mentorship. RVWS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

River Valley is seeking to expand our roster of locally-based substitute teachers for our Grades and Early Childhood Program. Candidates must demonstrate experience working with young children.

Equal Rights and Opportunities Policy

River Valley Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhances the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and mentorship. RVWS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.