Employment
Employment Opportunities
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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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Position Title: Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Responsible To: Early Childhood Chair
Hours/week: 40 hours per week
Employment Classification: Exempt (Salaried)
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The Main Office Coordinator supports the faculty and staff by overseeing, coordinating, organizing, and performing the day-to-day secretarial and administrative functions of the Main Office. The Main Office Coordinator provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents, and visitors. They complete administrative tasks and support the school administration by performing various clerical and secretarial work with sensitivity. This position is essential in facilitating the school’s efficient daily operations of the school office. The Main Office Coordinator is characterized by wide-ranging responsibilities and requires independent judgment, initiative, patience, and courtesy.
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The Registrar & Data Manager plays a vital role in supporting the operations of the school through accurate and efficient management of student records and digital systems. This position maintains essential databases and academic records for students, families, and faculty and staff while ensuring the integrity and security of all data. The Registrar & Database Manager also serves as a key resource for administrative and technical support, contributing to the overall organization and flow of communication across the school community.
This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who can manage multiple systems while supporting the human-centered, values-based culture of a Waldorf school.
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Responsible To: Director of Administration
This position is open beginning August 11, 2025.
Hours/week: 12.5 Hours (Part-Time)
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.
About the Emerson Waldorf School
Emerson Waldorf is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school and, in our working together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.
Emerson Waldorf School has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment.
Please visit our Relocation Page to learn more about the area.