Opportunities for Employment
At Prairie Moon, our faculty and staff are passionate, dedicated, and fun.
There is sincere companionship and ongoing professional development.
Interested in joining our team? All positions are open and applications are welcome until candidates are hired.
Information to apply online or through mail is below.
About Our Campus - Lawrence, KS
Founded in 2001, Prairie Moon Waldorf School is Kansas’ only Waldorf school affiliated as a developing member school of AWSNA and WECAN. PMWS sits on a beautiful 7.5 acres of prairie land in the Kaw River Valley, only minutes from downtown Lawrence. Our school is housed in the Grant Township School building, formed in 1961, located on the Northside of town close to the Lawrence Airport. PMWS is approaching the twenty-fifth year within this schoolhouse, when our doors opened in August of 2005. New faculty and staff join a small, but growing Anthroposophical community and will have the opportunity to be a pioneer of Waldorf education in the Heartland.
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 multicultural 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. KU’s School of Education is renowned, with its program in Special Education consistently being ranked first in the nation. Lawrence, Kansas is a wonderful, growing Waldorf community.
Administrative Director
Prairie Moon Waldorf School is seeking candidates to apply for the Administrative Director (AD) position. This is an twelve-month appointment that will starts July 1, 2026, with the possibility of contract renewal in July 2027. This position’s salary will be commensurate with experience and knowledge of Waldorf Education. Tuition Remission, Paid Time Off, and financial support for professional development is included.
If you are passionate about cultivating strong relationships, guiding children with loving authority, and weaving the values of Waldorf education into every aspect of an educational community, we invite you to join the Administrative Team. In this position, you can expect to find a supportive, educated community that genuinely loves their Waldorf school.
The AD oversees all functions in the administrative realm that reports to the Board of Trustees, and is the public face of the school. The AD carries a significant role in community relations and communications with the support of the Board of Trustees. The AD is an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Trustees, and will serve as the schools’ representative at regional and national Waldorf association meetings. The AD oversees and manages the school finances, which includes supervision of the Office Coordinator and school Bookkeeper, provides support for the teachers, and the parent body. Personal attributes that are valuable in this position: service mindset, professional bearing, outgoing personality, self-starter, love of all kinds of people, excellent oral and written communication skills, and good listener.
Compensation: The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Hours between 30-40 per week.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate competence in the required skills / experience listed below:
Position Requirements (include, but are not limited to):
Be present on campus for morning drop-off; greet families at 7:45 AM
Collaborate with the consensus board and committees
Facilitate meetings
Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing (e.g., KDHE, fire codes)
Manage the Ravenna database
Communicate effectively with diverse populations
Supervise 1–3 office staff
Applicants Must Demonstrate:
Commitment to the mission of education
Ability to serve as a positive role model for children
Collaborative leadership skills
Experience with or understanding of volunteer engagement
Strategic planning and budgeting skills
Conflict management abilities
Knowledge of admissions and enrollment processes
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of Waldorf education, or willingness to learn
Fundraising experience
Other Requirements: Pass a KBI check, meaning that the candidate has not been convicted of a felony or of any crime against persons, as well as have a current health assessment that includes a TB test.
Additional Benefits:
Insurance plans are offered at the employee’s expense through Nextep and Colonial Life.
Funds and support for both Waldorf Administration and Leadership training and mentorship.
DEADLINE for application: June 1, 2026
How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting relevant experience in the form below.
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.
Violin Teacher
Prairie Moon Waldorf School – an AWSNA and WECAN Associate Member school – in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a part-time Strings/Orchestra Teacher for six 45-minute classes per week for three grades classes beginning the fall semester of 2026-27 academic year. Our grades classes are combined as follows: 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, & 6th/7th grade.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a passion for Waldorf education, experience in orchestra and strings instruments, and experience teaching either an orchestra class, a Waldorf specialty class, or both.
We are looking for someone with a music degree and teaching experience in the classroom setting. The candidate’s teaching repertoire should include classical and traditional folk or world music styles as well as notation for 3rd grade and older. Ideal candidates will be familiar with or open to learning child development as seen through the anthroposophical lens and the Waldorf education pedagogy.
We appreciate candidates who have a serious interest in Waldorf education and, if untrained, have a willingness to participate in Waldorf music workshops and have a Waldorf trained mentor. PMWS provides funds for both training and mentoring.
Must be able to pass a KBI check meaning that the candidate has not been convicted of a felony or of any crime against persons.
The position is paid competitively per class period.
SCHEDULE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Approximately 6 hours per week for classes (150-200 hours per academic year)
Scheduled after the main lesson M-F, between 11am - 3pm. Each hour consists of forty-five minutes of contact with students and includes planning time.
3rd grade (2 hrs per week )
4th-5th grade (2 hrs per week)
6th-7th grade Class (2 hrs per week)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Lead a classroom according to Waldorf early childhood principles.
Positive and effective communication skills.
Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
$20-25/hr
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.
Items Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume
Short Biography - includes a description of your relationship to teaching music, Anthroposophy & Waldorf Education
Three References
DEADLINE for application: June 1, 2026.Email: info@prairiemoon.org
Apply at the bottom of this page: https://www.prairiemoon.org/employment
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.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Prairie Moon Waldorf School – an AWSNA and WECAN Associate Member school – in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Waldorf early childhood teacher. Prairie Moon Waldorf School opened in 2005 and supports a strong, vibrant family community. The early childhood program currently consists of two mixed-age kindergarten classrooms for children ages 3–6 years.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a passion for Waldorf education, a Waldorf Early Childhood Training Certificate, and experience teaching in a Waldorf early childhood classroom. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree who have a serious interest in Waldorf education and, if untrained, a willingness to begin their Waldorf early-childhood 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 bringing Waldorf education to the heart of America.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Using Waldorf teaching methods and pedagogy, plan, lead, and hold the rhythm of an Early Childhood classroom in partnership with the other Early Childhood Lead teacher.
Each class will have 10-17 children and increase or decrease based on the enrollment decisions of the attending families.
Must be Waldorf centered, as Waldorf classrooms all over the world follow the same rhythm, with variation coming from the teacher’s own creativity, abilities, talents, and self-awareness.
Schedule a home visit with each family within the first semester of enrollment.
Host parent teacher conference once a semester (dates and times are flexible, in collaboration between the teacher and the attending families).
Conduct First Grade Assessments alongside colleagues.
Attend seasonal festivals, student concerts, and other school events throughout the year.
Participate in at least one committee of choice throughout the school year. Meetings are usually held once a month.
Co-lead in the planning of 1-2 festivals or events per year.
Attend teacher in-service sessions, lasting 1-3 days, 3 times per year.
Work within the budget allocated for the program, planning snack and supply purchases.
Attend weekly faculty meetings on Wednesdays, participating in child study, book study, and self study as well as co-lead the EC departmental meeting throughout the weeks.
Must have a mentor and communicate with the mentor throughout the year.
Must have at least ten hours of continuing education a year. May do additional training in the summer (expected to use PD funds.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Lead a classroom according to Waldorf early childhood principles.
Encourage the development and understanding of the value of Waldorf education among
early childhood families that includes working well with the parents and creating a healthy class community.Ability to promote the school and its mission effectively.
Ability to direct and support a classroom assistant.
Understanding of child abuse reporting laws.
KDHE certification training from KCCTO, Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
Positive and effective communication skills.
Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues.
Preferred:
Waldorf education is the principal expression of Anthroposophical thinking in this area; however there is also significant interest in Biodynamic agriculture on the PMWS campus.
In this position, you can expect to find a supportive, educated community that genuinely loves their Waldorf school. Our location can bring you to 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. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and Waldorf teacher training.
Additional Benefits:
Insurance plans are offered at the employee’s expense through Nextep and Colonial Life.
Funds and support for both in-house and external mentorship
Financial support for Waldorf Teacher Training and approved professional development workshops, training and materials.
DEADLINE for application: June 1, 2026
How to apply:
Please prepare to demonstrate teaching ability: This is a three day process that include the first two days observing the class and then third day will be teaching a lesson and interviewing at the faculty meeting that day. Please plan a sample Waldorf lesson.
Contact: Prairie Moon Waldorf School Hiring Committee, to schedule a school visit. 785-841-8800
Other Requirements: Pass a KBI check, meaning that the candidate has not been convicted of a felony or of any crime against persons, as well as have a current health assessment that includes a TB test.
After fulfilling the above, please submit a brief personal biography, work resume, list of 3 professional references, and application for employment to info@prairiemoon.org
Applications can also be submitted via the form at the bottom of this page: https://www.prairiemoon.org/employment
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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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.