About the Waldorf School of Louisville:

The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school was established in 1992, and has been providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. The curriculum has been successful meeting the needs of our children worldwide, for over 100 years. Waldorf education awakens a lifelong love of learning, inspires critical thinking, and fosters emotional intelligence in our students. We educate the whole child, guided by a deep understanding of human development. Waldorf is non-denominational and open to children of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. The Waldorf School of Louisville strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it, regardless of financial circumstances.

About the Position:

The Spanish Teacher position brings Spanish language skills, language immersion and cultural perspectives to students in Grades 1-8.

An ideal candidate will be a native speaker of Spanish with a command of English and previous teaching experience with ages 6-14.

If you think this position may be of interest to you: Please send a letter of interest, your resume, and a brief biography to rebecca.bartlett@waldorflouisville.com. This is for an immediate job opening for the 2024-2025 school year.

Location & Compensation:

When not subject to local workspace closure requirements, this position is on-site at WSL’s campus, 10:30 am-3pm. Organization hours are 8:00-4:00. This position involves 26 hours of contact time and preparation hours per week. Compensation for the role is $18.50-$21/hr. depending on skill and experience. This position is an hourly, non-exempt role.

The Waldorf School is a safe space for all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. WSL is a 501(c)3 community-serving nonprofit and an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to employ a diverse professional team representative of the young people it serves.

About the Waldorf School of Louisville:

The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school was established in 1992 and has been providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. The curriculum has been successful meeting the needs of our children worldwide, for over 100 years. Waldorf education awakens a lifelong love of learning, inspires critical thinking, and fosters emotional intelligence in our students. We educate the whole child, guided by a deep understanding of human development. Waldorf is non-denominational and open to children of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. The Waldorf School of Louisville strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it, regardless of financial circumstances.

About the Position:

The Handwork Teacher brings the world of handwork and associated skills to middle school students, grades 6-8. Using fiber arts techniques that include knitting, finger knitting, crochet, sewing, and related Kentucky folk arts, the successful candidate will meet middle school students at their current capacities while teaching practical life skills and aesthetics leading towards a rounded education. The position is flexible in that the applicant brings their strengths to the children in each grade so what is offered may vary. Working with the Lead Class teacher to coordinate curriculum is ideal. For example, should the class be studying the Renaissance, the handwork projects might include the creation of clothing from that time period. Also, assisting students in developing personal portfolios is included in this work.

If you think this position may be of interest to you: Please send a letter of interest, your resume, and a brief biography to rebecca.bartlett@waldorflouisville.com. The application deadline is August 14.

Location & Compensation:

When not subject to local workspace closure requirements, this position is on-site at WSL’s campus, between the hours of 11am-3pm. Organization hours are 8:00-4:00. This position involves 6-8 hours of contact time and preparation hours per week. Compensation for the role is $18.50-$21/hr. depending on skill and experience. This position is an hourly, non-exempt role.

The Waldorf School is a safe space for all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. WSL is a 501(c)3 community-serving nonprofit and an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to employ a diverse professional team representative of the young people it serves.

The primary responsibilities of the substitute teacher include:

• Serving as temporary teacher in the classroom.
• Serving as recess proctor when called for in outside playgrounds.
• Holding a safe classroom learning environment for the children and knowing their whereabouts
  at all times.
• Reading the lesson plan and day schedule as provided by the absent teacher.
• Locating and/or organizing identified materials for the given lesson.
• Delivering the curricular content of the lesson plan as provided by the specific teacher.
• Modeling proper behavior in the delivery of the lesson content while recognizing the developmental stage or age of the children in the class.
• Cooperating with and following through with suggestions and recommendations from teaching faculty.
• Communicating with administration to identify the classroom(s) and locations to cover and the documentation for pay.
• Completing required paperwork for the state of Kentucky background check system.

Hours and schedule:

• Normal school operating hours are 8:30am-2:45pm, Monday through Friday. The position of substitute is tailored to the specific hours and/or days needed by the absent teacher and may or may not encompass a full day or full week.
• This position is on-site position and as needed by faculty.

Rate of Pay:

• Hourly pay for this position is $16.