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(Priority Listing) Seventh Grade Class Teacher
Job Description
Maine Coast Waldorf School is now hiring a full-time Class Teacher for our growing school in Freeport, Maine. This position has a reliable teaching schedule averaging 40 hours per week during the academic year, plus professional development days. This position may begin immediately, or at a mutually-agreed upon time during the 2026-27 school year. About the Position Maine Coast Waldorf School is an independent Waldorf school serving approximately 275 students from Early Childhood through Grade 12 on a 75-acre campus in Freeport, Maine. The school is known for its rigorous academics, experiential learning, outdoor education, arts, international exchange opportunities, and close-knit community. As a small school, every member of the faculty and staff contributes meaningfully to the student experience, and collaboration is at the heart of our work. Our talented and dedicated faculty, who find strength, vision, and inspiration from many different sources, are committed to providing a superb Waldorf education. An interest in Anthroposophy is a plus. We are well supported by an active Board of Directors and a creative and generous parent community. Qualifications Ideal candidates are Waldorf-trained teachers with a Bachelor's degree, several years of teaching experience and a commitment to Waldorf education. Applicants must be dedicated to excellence in teaching and recognize the importance of parent education, self-development, and collegial cooperation. If a candidate has not completed a training program recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, it will become an expectation that the individual begins that training as soon as possible. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States. Salary & Benefits Salary begins at $55,000 with increases for a Master's degree and full-time teaching experience 50% - 80% tuition remission is available for qualifying employee dependents enrolled Health and dental insurance, Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, paid holidays, and a retirement option through TIAA are some of the benefits offered Additional benefits are available, depending on the candidate's work schedule About the School Maine Coast Waldorf School is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of our faculty and staff and emphatically rejects discrimination in all its forms. Maine Coast Waldorf School is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Maine Coast Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, veterans status, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs. To Apply Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, a brief biography, and two letters of recommendation to Margaret Samuelson, Interim Pedagogical Director, at jobs@mainecoastwaldorf.org .
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Leave