The Chicago Waldorf School is searching for a Middle School Track Coach.

Starting early March and ending late May, the coach will oversee practices, and attend all games with the team. The expectation is to practice at least 2-3 times a week for at least 1 ½ hours.

Coaches should have an excellent knowledge of the fundamentals of running, and experience coaching/and or playing at least at the high school level. Coaches must have the ability to structure practices to increase the skill and knowledge for the players. Coaches should be able to demonstrate skills and excellent sportsmanship. Our players are hungry for competition and are highly motivated.

Coaches will be supported in their efforts by an Athletic Director. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, with growth potential as our athletic program grows.

Care of Physical Space

Each coach handles the set up and daily maintenance of the gym and the equipment.

Qualifications and Payment:

The ideal candidate will enjoy introducing and developing fundamental running skills, and an enthusiasm for the progress each player and the team makes during the season.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Please send a letter/resume asap to: recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org or acowan@chicagowaldorf.org

About the Chicago Waldorf School

CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States, offering a full curriculum in grades 1 through 12, and which from its inception committed to remaining in the City of Chicago’s vibrant urban setting. We seek to explore and enrich the Waldorf curriculum through the arts, equity and inclusion, human relationships, and the time in which we live. Our work stems from the core values of Waldorf Education.

We have been in our permanent home for three years, the landmark Lyman Trumbull building, which includes 49 classrooms and offices, a gym and an auditorium. Our 100,000 square feet make us the largest Waldorf school in the United States. We are proud to partner with many businesses and organizations in the surrounding Andersonville neighborhood.

Our faculty come from around the world and all stages of life. For new teachers we have excellent mentoring opportunities, and access to professional development funds. Each year our whole faculty receive training in first aid, sexual harassment, trans-inclusivity and 94% of our faculty and staff have participated in year-long SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) seminars. The faculty also study the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner in weekly faculty meetings. In additional to core academic subjects we teach music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are also international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, but are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference.

The Chicago Waldorf School is searching for a High School Boys Volleyball Coach.

Starting early March and ending late May, the coach will oversee practices, and attend all games with the team. The expectation is to practice at least 2-3 times a week for 1/ ½ to 2 hours.

Coaches should have an excellent knowledge of the fundamentals of volleyball, and experience coaching/and or playing at least at the high school level. Coaches must have the ability to structure practices to increase the skill and knowledge for the players. Coaches should be able to demonstrate skills and excellent sportsmanship. Our players are hungry for competition and are highly motivated.

Coaches will be supported in their efforts by an Athletic Director. We have gym space, quality equipment and uniforms, and just need an enthusiastic individual to lead the boys toward a successful season. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, with growth potential as our athletic program grows.

Care of Physical Space

Each coach handles the set up and daily maintenance of the gym and the equipment.

Qualifications and Payment:

The ideal candidate will enjoy introducing and developing fundamental volleyball skills, and an enthusiasm for the progress each player and the team makes during the season.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Please send a letter/resume asap to: recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org or acowan@chicagowaldorf.org

About the Chicago Waldorf School

CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States, offering a full curriculum in grades 1 through 12, and which from its inception committed to remaining in the City of Chicago’s vibrant urban setting. We seek to explore and enrich the Waldorf curriculum through the arts, equity and inclusion, human relationships, and the time in which we live. Our work stems from the core values of Waldorf Education.

We have been in our permanent home for three years, the landmark Lyman Trumbull building, which includes 49 classrooms and offices, a gym and an auditorium. Our 100,000 square feet make us the largest Waldorf school in the United States. We are proud to partner with many businesses and organizations in the surrounding Andersonville neighborhood.

Our faculty come from around the world and all stages of life. For new teachers we have excellent mentoring opportunities, and access to professional development funds. Each year our whole faculty receive training in first aid, sexual harassment, trans-inclusivity and 94% of our faculty and staff have participated in year-long SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) seminars. The faculty also study the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner in weekly faculty meetings. In additional to core academic subjects we teach music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are also international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, but are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference.

The right candidate for the Lower School Eurythmy teacher position in our school believes that teaching is an art, that relationships are important and building an inclusive and welcoming class community is imperative.

The Chicago Waldorf School offers our students a full EC through 12th grade Eurythmy Program. The Lower School Eurythmy Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering weekly Eurythmy lessons to the Lower School working in collaboration with the curriculum and pedagogical gestures brought by each class teacher.  Additionally, the Lower School Eurythmy teacher will work to ensure the seamless arc of scope and sequence of Eurythmy throughout the whole school in collaboration with the Upper School Eurythmy Teacher.  At CWS, we have two beautiful Eurythmy rooms, furnished with pianos as well as an auditorium space for performances. Accompanying each class, we have an excellent pianist and the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians and instrumentalists from the Music Department Faculty.  A bountiful supply of shoes, copper rods and a growing costume closet round off our resources.

Candidates should possess strong classroom management skills, excellent communication, and an ability to collaborate with colleagues. We ask all our faculty to engage with the larger community through events and committee work. Although we are in an urban environment, our teachers spend ample time out of doors in all weather, and we embrace nature and the changes of season.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

· have completed, or be in the process of completing an Artistic and Pedagogical Eurythmy Diploma recognized by the Goetheanum, Switzerland.

· three years successful Waldorf teaching experience

·have at least an undergraduate degree

·be well-rounded in the arts

· be open to mentoring and/or further training

· have knowledge of and commitment to Waldorf Education

· have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Chicago Waldorf School:

CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States. We remain committed to embracing our city’s vibrant urban setting. Our work is steeped in the Principles of Waldorf Education. We teach all core subjects in grades 1 through 12 and additionally offer music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, Gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, speak many languages and are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference.

Each new teacher is assigned a mentor and has a weekly mentor meeting. All teachers have access to professional development funds and ongoing opportunities to deepen their work. We encourage you to forward this job opening to others who may be interested. To apply please send your resume and letter of interest to: recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org.

Chicago Waldorf School has an opening for an Upper School Art Teacher with experience in painting, drawing and practical arts classes.

We are seeking a colleague who has a passion for their subject, their students, and Waldorf Education.

Details of subjects covered: 

Observational Drawing: with a variety of materials including pencil, charcoal, and pastel

Painting: introducing color theory, non-objective, atmospheric perspective and expressive techniques working with watercolor, acrylics and oil paints. All are core classes in the CWS arts curriculum

Each of these subjects are taught four times per week in 7-8 week blocks to designated grades and particular high school levels, according to our Art Department scope and sequence.

The person we hire to teach these subjects will be a skilled artisan who has knowledge of historic and modern techniques from around the world and can transmit appreciation for the ways in which diverse aesthetics have developed in different cultures. Our goal is to give students an experience of the different media and an opportunity to face the outer as well as inner challenges involved in the process.

You would be hired to teach:

·       Intro to Observational Drawing

·       Intro to Color-Theory—non-objective painting with pastel and watercolor

·       Atmospheric Color—Intro to landscape painting with pastel, acrylic and possibly oils

·       Possibility of teaching other practical arts classes

Qualifications:

·       High level of artistry in all mediums covered

·       Experience teaching one or all of the above

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       Significant high school teaching experience or experience working with teens

·       Enthusiasm and flexibility

·       Classroom management skills

·       Waldorf Teacher Training completed or the willingness to begin a Waldorf Teacher Training program by the second year of employment with CWS

Teaching Responsibilities 

Teaching duties include material preparations for classes (including prep/clean-up of the classroom as necessary), daily evaluation of student progress, and classroom management. The Art Teacher is responsible for taking daily attendance and providing a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the semester. The narrative evaluations and grades are to be submitted electronically twice a year. The Art Teacher will mount and maintain exhibitions of student work for each block they teach.

The Art Teacher is expected to attend Art Department meetings in order to collaborate with other art faculty in identifying the needs of the department. All faculty are also expected to attend full faculty meetings once a week (Thursdays 3:30-6pm). There may also be a future opportunity to be a class advisor.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position requires walking up and down multiple flights of stairs, spending much of the day standing, and may at time involve carrying heavy supplies.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a part time position with the possibility to move to full time in the future. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply please send your resume and letter of interest to: recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org.

About the Chicago Waldorf School

CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States. We remain committed to embracing our city’s vibrant urban setting. Our work is steeped in the Principles of Waldorf Education. We teach all core subjects in grades 1 through 12 and additionally offer music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, Gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, speak many languages and are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference.

Each new teacher is assigned a mentor and has a weekly mentor meeting. All teachers have access to professional development funds and ongoing opportunities to deepen their work. We encourage you to forward this job opening to others who may be interested.