Employment Are you… Curious about alternative pedagogies? Excited to teach outdoors and use the outdoors as a teacher? Longing to see more experiential education and hands-on learning in the curricula? Interested in weaving Social Justice and Equity into education? Are you looking for a pedagogy that… Respects the whole child? Builds on what students know through an experiential and embodied approach? Centers and integrates the arts throughout an academically-informed and rigorous curriculum? Engages students through place-based learning that promotes deep knowing and responsibility for oneself, each other, the community, and the Earth? We seek to hire enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, a deep commitment to furthering Waldorf education, and an interest in fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, social justice. Please see our current job openings below! Job OpeningsElementary Class Teacher for 2025-26 School YearThe Hartsbrook School is seeking is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic candidate for a new Elementary Class Teacher with Waldorf teacher training and classroom experience for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. An Elementary Class Teacher carries primary responsibility for teaching the Waldorf elementary school curriculum, collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis, and participating in parent/caregiver, department, and faculty meetings, and contributing to an intentionally inclusive school culture, both within the classroom as well as the wider school community. Following the Waldorf education principles, the teacher will design daily and weekly activities, establish a healthy rhythm, and implement a yearly curriculum reflecting the seasons and festivals. Read the full job description. Qualifications Experience working in classroom settings Experience or interest in Waldorf education Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues Experience in equity and inclusion work that supports a diverse community Interest in making a positive impact on the lives of children Compensation The base salary for a full-time teacher starts at $44,166. Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans and a 403(b) plan, short- term and long-term disability insurance, sick time, personal time, and professional development funding. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Hartsbrook. About The Hartsbrook School The Hartsbrook School is a Waldorf school, originally founded in 1981 with five preschool students in a little farmhouse. We have grown to over 250 students with programming from Parent/Infant classes to Grade 12. Our 54-acre campus, with farmland, woodlands, streams, and spectacular views the Seven Sisters hills of the Holyoke Range, enhances and deepens our students’ daily experiences. We are situated in the middle of the five-college area of the Connecticut River Valley, which offers world-class cultural events, restaurants, movies, galleries, boutiques, local farms, dance, music, and theater. Our faculty and staff are a multi-generational group who strive to support each other in our shared work. The Hartsbrook School holds a vision in which our larger community is represented, reflected, and celebrated in our school – in race, economic situation, gender, sexuality, family composition, ability, nationality, religion, and more. Such a vision is rooted in and expands upon Hartsbrook’s mission to nurture the unique spirit of each child and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future and to find purpose and meaning in their lives. We have taken up the work of building a more equitable, diverse, and accessible school culture in a robust way and are proud of our accomplishments in this area. We are committed to continuing to deepen our community’s ability to connect people from diverse backgrounds, build mutual understanding and friendship, and enrich the collective life of the school and our individual lives. We believe such work is healing, restorative, and life-giving for everyone involved. As we learn to fully see and understand each other in our differences – and to celebrate those differences – we will move towards a more equitable, just, and welcoming school environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. Please send your complete application to employment@hartsbrook.org which will include: A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability; Your most recent and up-to-date resume; A completed Employment Application including the names of at least three (3) references; All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and must possess the legal right to work in the United States. Please visit our website for application instructions and to learn more about Hartsbrook: https://www.hartsbrook.org/about/employment/ The Hartsbrook School is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment. To that end, the School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences, who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. For more information about Hartsbrook’s position on diversity and inclusion, please visit our website at: hartsbrook.org/about/inclusion-equity-and-diversity Substitute TeacherThe Hartsbrook Waldorf School is seeking substitute teachers to work with students Grades 1-12 (in-person classes). We are seeking candidates who have experience working with children in classroom settings and or camp, who are comfortable working outdoors, enthusiastic and interested in the company of students and able to successfully complete the state mandated CORI, as well as SORI, and a fingerprint based criminal background check. No benefits are offered for the temporary position. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Please submit the following documents to employment@hartsbrook.org : a letter of introduction including a brief biography, a resume, and three professional references, as well as a completed substitute application found here. Application Instructions Please send your complete application for the above openings to employment@hartsbrook.org which will include: A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability; Your most recent and up-to-date resume; A completed Employment Application including the names of at least three (3) references; All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and must possess the legal right to work in the United States. The Hartsbrook School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. The Hartsbrook School is dedicated to dismantling racism and oppression, to continuing to learn and grow and ask the difficult questions of ourselves, our communities, and the world. About The Hartsbrook School The Hartsbrook School was founded in 1981 with five preschool students in a little farmhouse. We now have over 250 students with programming from Parent/Infant classes to Grade 12. Our faculty numbers around 60, with 10 staff members and an active and supportive Board of Directors. Our 54-acre campus, with views of farmland, woodlands, streams, and the Seven Sisters hills of the Holyoke Range, enhances and deepens our students’ daily experiences. We are situated in the middle of the five-college area of the beautiful Pioneer Valley, which offers many world-class cultural events, restaurants, movies, galleries and boutiques, dance, music, and theater. Our faculty and staff are a multi-generational group who strive to support each other in our shared work. The Hartsbrook School holds a vision in which our larger community is represented, reflected, and celebrated in our school – in race, economic situation, gender, sexuality, family composition, ability, nationality, religion, and more. Such a vision is rooted in and expands upon Hartsbrook’s mission to nurture the unique spirit of each child and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future and to find purpose and meaning in their lives. We have taken up the work of building a more equitable, diverse, and accessible school culture. We are committed to continuing to deepen our community’s ability to connect people from diverse backgrounds, build mutual understanding and friendship, and enrich the collective life of the school and our individual lives. We believe such work is healing, restorative, and life-giving for everyone involved. As we learn to fully see and understand each other in our differences – and to celebrate those differences – we will move towards a more equitable, just, and welcoming school environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.