Emerson Waldorf School

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"The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility - these are the three forces which are the very nerve of education."

- Rudolf Steiner

Employment

Class Teachers:

The Emerson Waldorf School (N-12) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking Class Teachers for the 2008-2009 school year. The school, set on fifty-four wooded acres, was founded in 1984 and became a full member of AWSNA in 1998. This fall we will graduate our third Twelfth Grade. The Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) is growing rapidly, situated midway between mountains and the Atlantic coast. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who have Waldorf teacher training. Classroom experience is preferred. We seek individuals working out of Anthroposophy, with the ability to apply Waldorf pedagogy. We offer a competitive salary and compensation includes health insurance for employees and their families as well as full tuition remission for full-time employee’s children. Please submit your cover letter, résumé, a short biography, and three references to Maggie.blackman@emersonwaldorf.org or mail to Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, ATTN: Search Committee.

Eurythmy Teacher:

The Emerson Waldorf School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking a Eurythmy Teacher. This position would include Early Childhood through Grade 8 and possibly some High School work depending on scheduling. We are seeking someone who can excite the students and parents for Eurythmy and educate the School community regarding the importance of Eurythmy within the Waldorf curriculum. Job requirements include certification in Eurythmy training; Waldorf teacher education certification or experience is preferred. We ask that our applicants have an anthroposophical understanding of child development and an ability to create an age-appropriate environment in which children flourish.

The school, set on fifty-four wooded acres, was founded in 1984 and offers Grades N-12. EWS became a full member of AWSNA in 1998. The Triangle Area is growing rapidly, situated midway between mountains and the Atlantic coast. We offer a competitive salary with compensation that includes health insurance for employees and their families and full tuition remission for full-time employee children. Please submit your cover letter, résumé, a short biography, and three references to Maggie.blackman@emersonwaldorf.org or mail to Emerson Waldorf School, 5211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, ATTN: Search Committee.

High School Teachers:

The Emerson Waldorf School, located in Chapel Hill, NC, is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year for HS teachers of Spanish, German, Art, and Physics. Positions will also involve student advising, committee work, and other participation in the life of a growing and developing Waldorf High School. The Emerson Waldorf School is located on 54 acres in Orange County, NC, and offers both wooded, rural beauty and convenient access to the University of NC – Chapel Hill and Duke University, and the city of Raleigh. The lower school was established in 1984 and serves a student body of nearly 250; the high school opened its doors in 2002 and had 40-50 students enrolled. Emerson Waldorf is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. More information about the school can be found on our website: www.emersonwaldorf.org.

Please send a cover letter and resume, along with three references and a statement about your experience with/relationship to Waldorf education to Rory Bradley at 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, or to ewhsreception@gmail.com. Email applications are preferred.