The Development Director at Emerson Waldorf School plays a key role in supporting the mission of the school by fostering a strong culture of philanthropy and community engagement. This position is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes donor and [alumni relations], and development events.

Working closely with the Director of Administration, the Board of Trustees, the Enrollment Director, Communications & Marketing Directors, and parent leadership, the Development Director cultivates lasting, meaningful relationships within the school and broader community to secure financial resources that enhance the school’s long-term vitality and strategic initiatives.

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Early Childhood PT Afternoon Teacher Assistant Job Description 

Hours: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, M - F, from mid-August to mid-June

Reports to:  Lead Teacher, EC Chair

Description of Position

The afternoon teacher assistant plays a vital role in the day for many children in our early childhood program. Following a morning of daily and weekly activities, the afternoon rhythm allows the children to participate in rest, appropriate activities, and rejuvenating play. The assistant cares for the children who attend in the afternoon under the lead teacher’s direction. The lead teacher guides and oversees the assistants' work with the children in the classroom and outdoor space.

The assistant demonstrates a keen interest in Waldorf education and a desire to work with a team of experienced early childhood educators. The assistant is organized and self-motivated, connects easily with young children and their families, and embraces outdoor education.

This is a part-time, hourly position. The job is five days/week, 11:30 am—3:30, 4:30, or 5:30 pm, from mid-August to mid-June. Additional paid hours may include meetings, festivals, and training.

Assistant Teacher Duties

• Set up the classroom for rest time. Create a warm, inviting classroom environment that fosters a sense of calm and quiet for the children to enter into rest.

• Work in imitation of the class teacher to model the Waldorf developmental approach.

• Restore the room to order with the children’s assistance after rest.

• Assist the children with the transition to outdoor snacks and play.

• Supervise play. 

• Support the social-emotional development of the young child through nurturing relationships, respectful interactions, and modeling behavior.

• Collaborate with the lead teacher and colleagues to support the well-being of each child.

• Assist in the children's care and growing independence appropriate to the age group.

• Clean up the playground and help children prepare for dismissal.

• Welcome parents at dismissal and assist with sign-out at the gate.

• Clean up the classroom and common areas in preparation for the next day.

• Send bedding home for laundering on alternate Fridays.

• Demonstrate a calm, welcoming, and inclusive presence—model kindness, warmth, and care.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Attend check-in meetings with the lead class teacher weekly or as needed.

• Attend monthly assistant meetings.

• Attend monthly full colleague meetings and in-service days when possible.

• Attend faculty orientation week and the end-of-year workweek.

• Attend Early Childhood festivals when possible.

• Participate in professional development workshops as required. 

• Maintain excellent collegial relations.

• Submit all absence requests to the EC Chair in advance whenever possible. Coordinate with the lead teacher and arrange for a substitute for your absence.

• Document all accidents and incidents.

• Undertake playground and other supervision duties as required.

• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification and Mandated Reporter Training.

• Maintain confidentiality about a child or family situation with discretion and tact.

• Represent EWS professionally and comply with school policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee 

Skills & Qualifications

Core Competencies:

• A deep interest in child development as seen through the lens of the work of Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf education

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational environment

• Self-motivated, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 1-3 years experience in Early Childhood education, Waldorf preferred

Other:

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

• Have mobility required to ensure safety of children and to navigate wooded areas and uneven dirt paths

• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children

• Ability to work on-site; position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work

• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background checks 

• Ability to successfully attend training for and maintain First Aid & CPR certification

To apply, please contact Patricia Cornell at pcornell@emersonwaldorf.org

Emerson Waldorf School is a Waldorf school teaching children from pre-K through 12th grade. It seeks to hire a full-time Eurythmy Teacher to work at its school at 211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Job Duties:

Present Eurythmy lessons incorporating grade-specific curriculum, exercises and movements to students in Early Childhood through 5th Grade under the guidance of a mentor eurythmist: Coordinate with colleagues and plan teaching schedules for Eurythmy: Develop weekly and daily Eurythmy lesson outlines: Prepare written interim and final reports, and offer feedback on student work, with opportunity for refinement/improvement: Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and Work Weeks (June and August): Direct or lead students in Eurythmy presentations; lead faculty in Eurythmy exercises: Attend school events, including assemblies, ceremonies, class plays, festivals, and school fairs; perform Eurythmy at select events.

Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Eurythmy diploma

Please forward your application with resume to Emerson Waldorf School, Attention: Bob Roberson at broberson@emersonwaldorf.org

Responsible To: Director of Administration

This position is open beginning August 11, 2025.

Hours/week: 12.5 Hours (Part-Time)

Pay: $25/hr

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt

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The Emerson Waldorf School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking part-time, hourly Substitute Teachers in the Early Childhood, Grade School, or High School. We prefer applicants with a college degree and teaching experience. We also prefer that our applicants have an understanding of child development and an ability to create a positive learning environment.

Pay: $25/hr

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The Interim Pedagogical Chair is a part-time position hired by the Pedagogical Council in consultation with the Administrative and Board spheres. The Pedagogical Chair works in full partnership and on a full parity basis with the Administrative Chair and the Board Chair. 

The Pedagogical Chair is ultimately responsible for the pedagogical integrity and supports the development of teaching efforts that align with the shared mission, vision, and values of Emerson Waldorf School. This includes: 

• Being the constituent representative voice for the pedagogical sphere of the school                                              

• Providing constituent strategic pedagogical leadership to the faculty

• Collaborating in the role of the employment life cycle: hiring, interviewing, ensuring the completion of performance feedback and job reviews for all faculty on a regular and timely basis and, when necessary, recommendations to Human Resources for hiring and employment terminations

• Overseeing with the Administrative Chair,  the Board, and Pedagogical Council, the development and implementation of EWS’ vision and strategic plan

• Personal investment and enthusiasm for the academic, social, and spiritual life of the school community

• Commitment to the school's vision for holistic education, social justice, collaborative relationships and active involvement in drawing in all stakeholders

• Work in conjunction with the Administrative Chair to ensure all Stakeholders’ concerns and issues are given consideration and response, particularly in cases of pedagogical questions 

Organizational structure 

The Pedagogical Chair has seven direct reports: Section Chairs (3), Early Childhood Coordinator, Grades Coordinator, High School Coordinator and the Educational Support Coordinator. They will be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, and attend meetings of the Leadership Team, Sections, and Administrative Staff, and other committees as needed. 

The Pedagogical Chair is mutually accountable to the Administrative Chair and Board Chair. To support the flow of communication, each Chair contributes written monthly reports to the other as well as a parent-centered version of that report to the Parent Community at large.  

Pedagogical leadership 

The Pedagogical Chair supports and develops teachers to become the best Waldorf teachers they can. This includes: 

• In collaboration with delegation from the Pedagogical Council managing the faculty, including:

• Hiring. 

• Coordinating mentoring, support, and professional development. 

• Coordinating performance feedback and job reviews for all faculty on a regular and timely basis and, when necessary, termination of employment. 

• Overseeing reviews and updates of curriculum. 

• Observe and support faculty teaching as needed. 

• Acting as liaison between Administrative Staff and Faculty and between Board of Trustees and Faculty

• Supporting the ongoing work of intentionally aligning EWS pedagogy with school Mission, Visions and Values. 

Community Leadership 

The Pedagogical Chair provides leadership to the EWS community by: 

• Being the pedagogical face and voice of the school and educating families and the wider community about the purpose and vision of Waldorf education. 

• Representing the school as needed in correspondence with the larger Waldorf an educational community and other fruitful partnerships and associations. 

• Leading the EWS community to promote greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity, as well as the ecological and sustainability goals included in the school’s Strategic Plan. 

To apply

Please email the following to the attention of Amy Sutherland: asutherland@emersonwaldorf.org 

• Letter of introduction

• Current resume

• Contact information for a minimum of three professional references with your relationship to the reference e.g., subordinate, colleague, supervisor. Note: the references will not be contacted until the finalist stage of the hiring process, after reaching out directly to applicants.