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The Detroit Waldorf School is a growing and thriving multicultural educational community, celebrating its 59th year in the heart of Detroit. We have the honor of being one of the ten oldest Waldorf schools in the United States.

Our school, founded in 1965, is located just three miles east of downtown Detroit in the historic Indian Village neighborhood.

The building was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn in the 1920s and is situated on a beautifully landscaped, 4-acre campus.

 

Employment Opportunities


Summer Facilities Assistant, June 17 through August 19, 2024

The Detroit Waldorf School seeks a facilities assistant for summer work.

Assistant will work with DWS facilities managers with duties including deep cleaning of classrooms and painting. Assistant must be able to move 50lbs and work on ladders. Most importantly, we seek someone with a positive, can-do attitude!

Working hours (20/week) are Monday through Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 with a 30 minute break. Position begins on June 17th and ends on August 19th. Pay is $15.30/hour.

To apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit an application, resume, and two references, via email to personnelchair@detroitwaldorf.org.


First Grade Class Teacher 2024-2025

The Detroit Waldorf School seeks a First Grade Class Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. 

We seek applicants committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth along with effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should also have an interest and desire to collaborate with colleagues and the Anthroposophical principles of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a Waldorf Teaching Certificate. Applicants in the process of completing Waldorf Certification will be considered.

Our school has a strong early childhood preschool and Kindergarten program. The Grades 1-8 program includes German and Mandarin, eurythmy, handwork, art, music including orchestra and band, physical education, and an educational support program. We offer after-school sports, creative arts, and games activities, and extended care. 

Our strong commitment to increasing and supporting diversity in employment and our programs is expressed in our desire to hire candidates underrepresented in Waldorf Education. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education are encouraged to apply.
The Detroit Waldorf School offers a competitive base salary and increased with credentials and years of experience.  A full-time salaried faculty member benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement, professional development, and tuition remission. Additional compensation commensurate with experience and credentials is added to the base salary.  The position begins on July 1, 2024.

The hiring process includes, but is not limited to: a campus tour, classroom observations, one or more teaching demonstrations presented by the candidate, and a hiring interview with members of the Personnel Committee and College of Teachers. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

To apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit an application, resume, and two professional references, via email to personnelchair@detroitwaldorf.org. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more at www.detroitwaldorf.org
The Detroit Waldorf School is a multi-racial, multicultural school, celebrating almost 60 years in the heart of the Detroit Renaissance. We have the honor of being one of the ten oldest Waldorf schools in the United States. We offer a full curriculum accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. 

The Detroit Waldorf School, founded in 1965, is just three miles east of downtown in the city’s historic Indian Village neighborhood. Our school resides in a beautiful 1920s historical building designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and situated on a beautifully landscaped 4-acre campus with an organic garden and outdoor classrooms. This central location, combined with the school’s curriculum, provides the diverse student body with respect for people of different religious, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds while fostering a sense of world citizenship. 


Early Childhood Afternoon Assistant

The Detroit Waldorf School seeks an early childhood classroom assistant for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Classroom assistant supports the Early Childhood teacher in their work and helps to maintain a warm supportive class environment while caring for the children and the physical space that is consistent with the best practices in Waldorf Early Childhood Education. The ideal candidate has familiarity with or interest in Waldorf education and brings experience, warmth, joy, and enthusiasm for working with young children. It also requires motivation, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families and to engage in a very physically active day caring for children, the classroom, and supervising inside and outdoors in all weather throughout the school year. Afternoon Assistants work hours are 11:00 am-5:30 pm.

A background that includes experience working with children in a childcare or similar setting and interest or training in Waldorf early childhood education is preferred. A minimum of 12 semester hours in early childhood or child development is required or willingness to immediately pursue the training.

This is an hourly position Monday-Friday. Compensation starts at $15.30 per hour. It also includes a health stipend for employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, paid professional development, a two-week holiday in December and sick time, and sponsorship in the T.E.A.C.H. Michigan Early Childhood Scholarship program.

Our strong commitment to increasing and supporting diversity in employment and our programs are expressed in our desire to hire candidates underrepresented in Waldorf Education. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education are encouraged to apply.

The application process includes but is not limited to an introductory campus tour, classroom observations, and a hiring interview with members of the Personnel Committee. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

Interested candidates are asked to submit an application, cover letter, resume, and two professional references, via email to helenamitchell@detroitwaldorf.org or by mail to Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns, Detroit, MI 48214. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our school at www.detroitwaldorf.org.

The Detroit Waldorf School founded in 1965 is a multi-racial and multicultural school, celebrating over 50 years in the heart of the Detroit Renaissance. We have the honor of being one of the ten oldest Waldorf schools in the United States. We offer a full curriculum and we are accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association, the Independent Schools Association of Central States, and our Early Childhood Program is licensed by the State of Michigan.


Substitutes Teachers Needed!

We are currently accepting applications for substitutes in our Early Childhood and Grades programs. Experience in childcare or working with children ages 3 - 6 years is preferred for Early Childhood applicants, but not required to apply. Similarly, experience with children ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old is preferred for the Grades program. Applicants must be available from 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

Interested candidates are asked to submit an application, resume, and two professional references, via email to personnel@detroitwaldorf.org and to attend a Taste of Waldorf Tour

We encourage you to browse the site to learn more about our school.


Equal Opportunity

The Detroit Waldorf School does not discriminate in admissions, hiring, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other statuses protected by law. Furthermore, parents, students, faculty, staff members, and board members are all expected to conduct themselves and discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the school’s non-discrimination policy.