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Waldorf Combined Grades Teacher to begin Fall 2024
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Grades Teacher for Prairie Moon Waldorf School – an AWSNA and WECAN associate member school. Prairie Moon Waldorf School opened its doors in 2005 and supports a strong, vibrant family community of 80 PreK-8th grade students.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have Waldorf teacher training, experience teaching a Waldorf Grades Program, and have a strong passion for Waldorf education. Candidates who have a serious interest in Waldorf education, are experienced educators, and have a willingness to attend teacher training will be considered. We seek a teacher who works well with others, as well as independently, and who possesses a pioneering spirit and enthusiasm for building Waldorf education. Our candidates will also have a bachelor’s degree at minimum—master’s degree preferred.
Our Anthroposophical Roots
Waldorf education is the principal expression of Anthroposophical thinking in this area; however there is also significant interest in Biodynamic agriculture and Anthroposophic architecture. Anthroposophical and Waldorf education study groups are active and a lecture series addresses the community’s strong interest in the roots of Waldorf education and related subjects.
What you should expect
First, expect to find a supportive, educated community that genuinely loves their Waldorf school. Second, expect to find a range of housing, options for shopping, including a well-established natural foods cooperative store, a thriving farmer’s market, many locally owned businesses and restaurants, and a responsive city government. Third, our salary range will be commensurate with experience and Waldorf teacher training. A health stipend is included for the teacher as well as Tuition Remission, mentoring and financial support for professional development.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, as well as a short biography that includes a description of your relationship to Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education, copies of license and certification, to: Teacher Search Committee, Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 E 1600 Road, Lawrence, KS, 66044, or call 785-841-8800. Electronic applications may be sent to admin@prairiemoon.org.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic background in the admission of students or the hiring of personnel.
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Early Childhood Substitute Teachers
Ideal candidates will have a passion for Waldorf education and experience teaching in an early childhood classroom. Candidates with experience with children and ability to become KDHE qualified as an assistant will be considered. We seek a substitutes who works well with others, as well as independently, and who possess a curiosity of learning about Waldorf education.
In order to sub for a lead teacher, must meet all requirements for KDHE Lead teacher qualification (including training, background check, and health assessment). Subbing hours could either be from 8am-3pm or 11am-6pm.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic background in the admission of students or the hiring of personnel.
Items needed to apply to this position:
Resume, Cover Letter, a short biography that includes a description of your relationship to Anthroposophy & Waldorf Education, & an Employment Application.
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Substitute Teachers for Grades 1- 8
Ideal candidates will have a passion for Waldorf education. Candidates with experience with children and ability to become KDHE qualified as an assistant will be considered. We seek a substitutes who works well with others, as well as independently, and who possess a curiosity of learning about Waldorf education.
In order to sub for a lead teacher, must meet all requirements for KDHE Lead teacher qualification (including training, background check, and health assessment). Subbing hours could either be from 8am-3pm or 11am-6pm.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic background in the admission of students or the hiring of personnel.
Items needed to apply to this position:
Resume, cover letter, an Employment Application, & 3 references.
Apply for position below.
Applying Through Mail?
Please send application & necessary documents to:
Prairie Moon Waldorf School, Attn: Teacher Search Committee
1853 E. 1600 Road Lawrence, KS 66044
Or email to admin@prairiemoon.org
Contact the school at 785-841-8800 with questions.
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TESTIMONIAL
“My heart has been at this school from the first mention of the name. As parent, former Early Childhood teacher, and community member, Prairie Moon holds a radiant space for learning. The children who have the opportunity to explore for themselves, how to be in the world through their Hands, Hearts and Heads, have a unique perspective of the world well into adulthood.”
-Ms Gwyn Marie of the Early Childhood
About Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is an ideal home to a Waldorf school. Home to the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University and being near cosmopolitan Kansas City, Lawrence provides a rich, international and multi-cultural life to its residents and visitors with the added benefit of a low cost of living. It has been said that Lawrence is America’s largest city without a shopping mall—a statement that reflects a strong commitment to local businesses and pride in the community’s historic downtown. Several years ago author John Villani identified Lawrence as among the top fifteen best art towns under a population of 100,000, and Lawrence has long been a music center. Several years ago, Lawrence was also identified as one of the top 10 locations to retire. Kansas University has created new centers for biological research, medicine, engineering and technology. The university’s school of education is renowned, with its program in Special Education consistently being ranked first in the nation. Lawrence, Kansas is a growing Waldorf community. Prairie Moon Waldorf School is Kansas’ only Waldorf school and sits on a beautiful 7.5 acres of prairie land in the Kaw River Valley only minutes from downtown Lawrence. New faculty and staff will come to a small, but growing Anthroposophical community and will have the opportunity to be a pioneer of Waldorf education in the Heartland.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School is non-sectarian and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in its educational, administrative, admission, athletic, and school programs and policies.