The Waldorf School of Garden City seeks a 5th Grade Class Teacher in Garden City, for The Waldorf School of Garden City

Class Teachers at The Waldorf School of Garden City enjoy:

• The benefits of a rich mentorship program.
• Paid professional development.
• A collaborative team of experienced colleagues.
• Support and guidance from a Lower School Chair.
• Teachers not yet trained in Waldorf education may qualify for paid training to receive a Waldorf Teacher Certificate.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 5^th Grade Class Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. We invite applications from Waldorf-certified teachers or those nearing completion of an accredited Waldorf teacher training program. We welcome candidates who bring enthusiasm, engagement, and a strong commitment to fostering a rich learning environment for children. Exceptional teachers with experience in other educational approaches and a willingness to embrace Waldorf pedagogy are also encouraged to apply.

Join our vibrant and diverse school community where collaboration and creativity combine with the Waldorf curriculum to uniquely meet the needs of today’s students. Our school embraces the Eight Principles of Waldorf education set by AWSNA. We balance rigorous academics and form with creative expression and enthusiasm for learning.

If you are coming from out of the area, generous relocation packages are available. Our school’s comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, life, and disability insurance, and a school-funded HSA and retirement account. The salary range is $55,000 to $85,000.

More information about our School can be found at www.waldorfgarden.org.

If you would like to dedicate yourself to Waldorf education and join our community, please email a resume, (3) professional references, and a letter of intent to Faculty Chair Kelly O’Halogan at ohalogank@waldorfgarden.org.

About The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Serving students from early childhood through high school, the Waldorf School of Garden City is an independent college preparatory day school. Established in 1947, our eleven-acre campus is located in the suburban village of Garden City, just 18 miles from midtown Manhattan. Garden City is known for its tree-lined streets, myriad activities for children, and is an easy commute to New York City from nearby Long Island Rail Road stations. The Waldorf School offers a number of additional programs including; PSAA Athletics, After School Clubs, Parent-Child Classes, an Afternoon Program, and Summer Programs in both Garden City and at the School’s 250-acre extended campus in New Hampshire. The Winkler Center for Adult Learning provides a well-established Foundation Studies program at our School facility. The Waldorf School of Garden City is directly adjacent to Adelphi University, and high school students are able to earn college credit through our unique partnership with Adelphi. To learn more about the Waldorf School of Garden City, we encourage you to visit our website at www.waldorfgarden.org.

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