Career Opportunities

Faculty Chair

Linden Waldorf School is seeking a qualified individual for Faculty Chair to begin July I, 2013. The Faculty Chair will support the faculty in all planning, implementation, and management of day to day affairs related to classroom and pedagogical decisions at our school.  This person will work from a foundation of Anthroposophy and will build on Rudolf Steiner’s insights into child development to maintain Waldorf education’s relevancy in today’s world.  In addition to having a widely visible presence throughout the school, this person will interact with the parents, Board, and the greater community, facilitate parent-teacher relations where necessary, oversee teacher professional development, and represent the school to the public.  The Faculty Chair will lead in keeping the “big” pedagogical picture, guiding and working with the faculty to study and deepen its understanding of the curriculum and the children.

Our School:

Our developing Waldorf school is in the process of pursuing full membership with The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Our early childhood program received Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) accreditation in 2009. Our enrollment of just over 200 students in four kindergarten classes and eight grades are held by a dedicated, experienced, and diverse faculty, led by a Faculty Leadership Council and supported by a strong administrative team. Linden Waldorf School also receives generous support from a strong parent community and the greater Nashville community, which includes established relationships with area biodynamic farmers. 

Our Community:

Our 12-acre campus is located in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee. Situated just minutes away from the bustle of downtown, our school operates on a shared campus with Trinity Presbyterian Church, which features an oasis of rolling hillsides and shaded woodlands for play and exploration.

Nashville is called "The Athens of the South" and boasts 18 universities and colleges including Vanderbilt, Fisk, and Belmont University. There are many opportunities for arts and culture in town at the Parthenon, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and many historical sites.  Nashville is Music City, home to the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluebird Cafe, and the critically acclaimed Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Nashville has major league sports teams as well. The state of Tennessee offers a large and beautiful park system providing many lakes, caves, forests, and recreational facilities.

This is a full-time salaried position that requires a bachelor's degree. Salary will be commensurate with Waldorf training, teaching experience and education. Benefits include health insurance, retirement fund match and ongoing professional development. See the Faculty Chair Job Description for further details. To apply, please submit the following:

•A cover letter
•A Resume with three (3) references, two (2) of which must be professional references
•A set of unofficial transcripts for each degree

Submissions may be made by email to info@adminservice.com.

Official transcripts and a background check will be required from applicants who progress in the selection process.

It is the policy of Linden Waldorf School to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. 

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Linden Waldorf School is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to work as Early Childhood  assistant teacher beginning fall of 2013. We are looking for individuals who will teach from an understanding of Waldorf education and Rudolf Steiner's indications on child development. He or she will be working as a part of a committed team of teachers and be an active member of our school community. Linden has a tight faculty bond and tremendous support from the parent body.

Linden Waldorf Early Childhood teachers have a unique relationship to their classes acting as a loving guide, supporting socialization, imaginative play, storytelling, nursery rhymes, puppetry, outdoor play (rain or shine) watercolor painting, cooking and baking, gardening, sewing, woodwork and laying the foundation for success in further learning capacities. Teachers make a significant commitment to their classes, both in endeavoring to know their individual students as well as nurturing relationships with the parents in this foundational journey. The Lead Teacher is responsible for curriculum planning of stories and circles and daily activities, home visits, parent conferences, four parent evenings a year, first grade readiness assessments for our rising first graders, and works as part of an Early Childhood team which meets weekly for program coordination and study. The assistant works with the lead teacher in all aspects of the curriculum, helping with circle and story, puppetry where needed, room care, baking, sewing, seasonal crafts and festivals. Both attend the weekly faculty meeting and participate in the work of the school. The Linden Early Childhood program is loved by the community and is rapidly expanding, hosting 4 programs, with desire and demand for additional program(s). We adore our Buttercups, a Parent-Toddler program, the Daisy Class Pre-K 3 day program, and two mixed-age Kindergarten Classes, the Morning Glory Class and the Sunflower Class. Our community supports many festivals and events that are an exceptional gift at Linden, including the Ms. Pumpkin gathering and the Elves’ Faire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

1 – 2 years previous classroom experience preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Waldorf Early Childhood Certification Assistant - Completion of Waldorf Early Childhood Certification or willingness to begin a training

Salary will be commensurate with Waldorf training, teaching experience and education. Benefits include health insurance, retirement package and ongoing professional development.

Linden Waldorf School, previously Linden Corner School, is part of a global community of Waldorf schools. Set on a hill in the heart of Nashville, Linden Waldorf School (the only Waldorf School in Tennessee) serves children from early childhood to grade eight. Our teachers are committed to developing students' intellectual flexibility, independent judgment and moral courage. Waldorf educators work with the conviction that childhood is sacred; that children learn naturally when the curriculum meets their developmental needs; that children's imaginations need to be nurtured and protected; and that students should be engaged through active, curious participation in their learning. Our faculty emphasizes the importance of children finding joy in learning and experiencing wonder and awe in the world around them.

We envision a thriving inter-generational community of life-long learners dedicated to fostering the ideals of Waldorf education with the intention of cultivating the intellectual curiosity, moral consciousness, and physical well-being of our students, families and the greater community. Linden Waldorf School’s mission is to provide education that honors the stages of childhood, cultivates a love of learning, and addresses the whole child through the head, hands, and heart.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@lindenwaldorf.org or mail to Linden Waldorf School, 3201 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215. Our fax number is 615-354-0247

Grades Class Teacher

Linden Waldorf School is seeking a qualified and motivated individual as a grades class teacher beginning fall of 2013. We are looking for someone who will teach from an understanding of Waldorf education and Rudolf Steiner's indications on child development. He or she will be working as a part of a committed team of teachers and be an active member of our school community.

Waldorf class teachers have a unique relationship to their class because of their opportunity to know their students across years and across disciplines. Teachers make a significant commitment to their classes, both in endeavoring to know their individual students well and in bringing a rich and solidly academic curriculum to the class as a whole. This relationship involves creating a productive working relationship with the parents, as well as a cooperative relationship with the subject teachers of the class.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

1 – 2 years previous classroom experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Have completed, or be willing to complete Waldorf Certification

• Preparation and instruction of block schedule, art and skills classes for first grade class.
• Document and record student progress primarily through the use of narrative descriptions.
• Preparation of a yearly class play or presentation as indicated by the curriculum.
• Create grade appropriate aesthetically pleasing classroom space
• Prepare and hold regular parent meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
• Participation in weekly section meetings, weekly faculty meetings and all faculty in-services.

This is a full-time salaried position that requires a bachelor's degree. Salary will be commensurate with Waldorf training, teaching experience and education. Benefits include health insurance, retirement package and ongoing professional development.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@lindenwaldorf.org or mail to Linden Waldorf School, 3201 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215. Our fax number is 615-354-0247

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