Thank you for your interest in our school. We look forward to learning about you.

 

Learn more about our school and the Tucson community below.

Now Hiring:

Tucson Waldorf School is Seeking a Waldorf Certified Kindergarten Lead Teacher for the 2023/2024 school year 

We are seeking a Waldorf-certified kindergarten lead teacher to join our dedicated faculty. Our early childhood teachers are committed to working out of anthroposophy, supporting the healthy development of the young child, and supporting one another in our personal development. 

Founded in 1993, TWS is a full member school of AWSNA, and the only independent Waldorf school encompassing early childhood through Grade 8 in Arizona. We offer 6 early childhood classes, including Parent-Child, Nursery and Kindergarten, and Grades 1-8 with a full complement of subject classes, serving nearly 250  students and their families. We have a dedicated community of parents, faculty, staff, and alumnae. 

We are situated on an almost 10-acre site in a rural historic district of north-central Tucson. The property is an old horse ranch with endless possibilities. We are continuously developing our site, looking to meet the needs of our growing school. Learn more about Tucson Waldorf school at www.tucsonwaldorf.org.

 Tucson has the lovely, relaxed feel of a small town and the amenities of a sophisticated city. In addition to our sunny weather, Tucson has a strong artistic community and offers a wide range of cultural events, museums, film series, theater productions, and musical performances. The University of Arizona is one of the leading research institutions in the country and draws many intellectual leaders to Tucson. We have a vibrant political culture, great coffee shops, and strong environmental principles. 

Benefits include: Full time 1.0 FTE, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403B , tuition remission (for legal children).

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references, including their email address and your professional relationship, to Jennifer Rosenstein at [email protected]

Substitute Teachers – for all programs and classrooms

Our ideal candidate will be available for spot duty as well as planned or extended faculty absences. Excellent candidates will be able to do one or the other. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to  lift, hold, and carry a child weighing up to 45 pounds for short periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for significant periods of time.
• This position will occasionally require short bursts of running.
• This position requires a person to be able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time and be able to get up with ease.
• The person in this position must be comfortable working outdoors in hot and cold weather.

About TWS and Tucson:

We offer two nursery classes and three mixed-age early childhood classes, with students ranging from ages 2-6, and a full Grades 1-8 program, serving over 200 students and their families; many more families with very young children come to participate in weekly parent-child classes held on campus. We have a dedicated community of parents, faculty, staff, and alumnae. Since 2008, we have been situated on an almost 10-acre site in a rural historic district of north-central Tucson. The property is an old horse ranch with endless possibilities. We are continuously developing our site, looking to meet the needs of our growing school. Learn more about Tucson Waldorf school at www.tucsonwaldorf.org. 

Our faculty and staff are committed to working out of the core principles of Waldorf Education in guiding our students and supporting one another in our common enterprise. TWS was founded in 1993 and is one of only two independent Waldorf Schools in Arizona. We are a full member of AWSNA. Our community is deeply involved in the life of the school, and extends the web of mutual support beyond the confines of the campus.