Unconventional by Nature

Hawthorne Valley Association

At Hawthorne Valley, we value and strive for social and cultural renewal in our work. We believe that cultivating an environment where everyone can be – and become – the truest expression of their humanity is essential for individual, organizational, and societal health.

School, High School Science Teacher School Year 2025-26

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking an experienced High School Science Teacher for the academic year 2025-26. An ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching the typical Physics Blocks in High School (Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Optics, etc.) and supplementing these either by teaching High School Mathematics or Middle School Physics so as to create a full-time position. This position would be part of the high school faculty and take up advisory duties in this department.

Candidates should have had prior experience teaching in a Waldorf high school and should have completed a Waldorf teacher training program and hold Bachelor’s degree; an ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree in education or a field related to Science/Math.

This position is full time and eligible for benefits including 90% tuition remission for faculty children. The base salary is around $50,000 with increases based on years of experience and a bump up for a Master’s Degree.

We are interested in building the diversity of our staff and creating an inclusive community that supports equity by dismantling racist systems and practices. In addition to a commitment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age, our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children and a strong grounding in Waldorf Education. We are looking for candidates dedicated to excellence in teaching and to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.

School, High School English Teacher School Year 2025-26

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking an experienced High School English Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. An ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching two humanities main lesson blocks and run-through English classes in grades 9 through 12, with the possibility of reaching into Grade 7 and 8, depending on the skills and interests of the person. This position is part of the High School faculty, attends those level meetings, and takes up class advisory duties and other expectations of full-time High School teaching.

Candidates should have prior experience teaching in a Waldorf High School and should have completed a Waldorf teacher training program and hold a Bachelor’s degree; an ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree in education or a related field. This position is full time and eligible for benefits including 90% tuition remission for faculty children. The base salary is $50,000 with increases based on years of experience and a bump up for a Master’s Degree.

We are interested in building the diversity of our staff and creating an inclusive community that supports equity by dismantling racist systems and practices. In addition to a commitment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age, our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children and a strong grounding in Waldorf Education. We are looking for candidates dedicated to excellence in teaching and to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.