Beginning: September 2, 2025 – or until filled
Hourly Wage: $19–$23/hour, based on experience
Part-time: Approximately 10 hours/week during the academic year (fewer hours in summer)

Help keep our school clean, welcoming, and ready for learning!

The Ithaca Waldorf School is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented School Cleaner to maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment for our students, staff, and visitors. This position begins September 2, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026, with fewer hours during the summer months.

The cleaner will be responsible for cleaning classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and common spaces, as well as restocking supplies and supporting special event setup and cleanup. Work hours are flexible but will primarily take place in the late afternoon or early evening after the school day.

Ideal candidates

• Have professional cleaning experience, preferably in a school or similar setting

• Take pride in creating a clean and orderly environment

• Can follow established cleaning and safety protocols

• Work efficiently, independently, and with attention to detail

• Are reliable, punctual, and respectful in a school community setting

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan

• Tuition remission for one child

To Apply
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and two references to the Hiring Committee at office@ithacawaldorf.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority deadline: August 20, 2025.

About Us
The Ithaca Waldorf School is an independent, not-for-profit school authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. We are a full member of WECAN and a developing member of AWSNA. Our 80-acre campus of forests, fields, and working farm provides a rich environment for experiential, nature-based learning.

Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, and offers a vibrant cultural life and stunning natural beauty. (www.visitithaca.com)

Equity and Inclusion
The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.