Beginning: August 2026
Open until filled

Imagine teaching on a stunning 80-acre campus in the heart of the New York Finger Lakes, where rolling fields, forests, and an educational farm serve as your extended classroom. This is the home of Ithaca Waldorf School, a thriving community serving students from Early Childhood through Grade Eight.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Spanish Teacher to lead our World Language program. Whether you are a seasoned Waldorf educator or a language expert looking to transition into this Waldorf approach, we welcome your passion. While Waldorf experience is a plus, it isn’t a requirement - we provide dedicated mentorship from a certified Waldorf expert to help you flourish.

As a fully accredited WECAN school and an Associate Member of AWSNA, we pride ourselves on a warm, collegial environment where Faculty, Administration, and our Board work hand-in-hand to grow our school and our students.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS preferred; or equivalent professional experience

• Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred

• Waldorf teaching experience preferred

• Experience teaching grade school age students

• Teaching, interpersonal, and student management skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Fluency in Spanish

• Adaptability; able to change work plan based on needs of particular class  

Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching 11 classes per week, kindergarten through grade 8.

• Preparing specific presentations for seasonal school festivals (Dia de los Muertos, school assemblies)

• Developing an understanding of the Waldorf approach to child development

• Providing written mid-year and end-of-year reports for each student, in addition to communicating with parents throughout the academic year

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with colleagues

• Regular attendance at the Grades and Full Faculty meetings

Benefits include:

• Colleagueship with a dynamic Faculty during an exciting time of school expansion

• Mentorship from a certified Waldorf teacher 

• Health benefits, including vision and dental plans

• Retirement plan

• Partial tuition remission

• Professional development funds

We offer a competitive starting salary of $20,600 for this half-time role, adjusted upward based on your professional background and educational level.

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

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.