Beginning: August 1, 2025
Ending: January 31, 2026
Open until filled
Part-time 15%

The Ithaca Waldorf School is seeking an enthusiastic, warm, and creative Co-Teacher for our rising first graders who will be combined with the second grade for most of the day. The Co-Teacher will bring the first grade ELA and math curriculum to the small group of first graders during main lesson (8:30 - 10:30 am) and work collaboratively with the second grade teacher on designing holistic, well-prepared main lessons.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and have completed multiple years of successful grades teaching experience, preferably in a Waldorf School.  Ideal candidates possess a Waldorf teaching certificate, or are willing to obtain one.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS required

• Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred

• Waldorf teaching experience preferred

• Experience teaching grade school-age students

• Teaching, interpersonal, and class management skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits include:

• Joining a dynamic Faculty during an exciting time of school expansion

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Simple IRA Retirement Plan

• Tuition remission for enrolled children

• Professional development funds

Currently, the Ithaca Waldorf school offers a growing Grade One through Eight program, in addition to providing full day programs in currently two Early Childhood classrooms, which are fully accredited by the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (www.waldorfearlychildhood.org).  

The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through eighth grade.  IWS is currently an Associate Member School of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (www.waldorfeducation.org .  The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of field, forest and a biodynamic educational farm (www.youthfarmproject.org). Our Faculty, Administration and Board enjoy a warm collegial relationship and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s growth.

Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, which offer our community a rich cultural life. The city is situated at the foot of beautiful Cayuga Lake, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. (www.visitithaca.com)

Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the IWS Hiring Committee (office@ithacawaldorf.org).   

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.