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 OpeningsAcademic Support Coordinator Job Description: Upper School Student Support Coordinator (Grades 6–12) Position Title: Upper School Student Support Coordinator Department: Student Support Services Grade Levels: Grades 6–12 Location: Student Support Office – Hartsbrook Hall Reports To: Head of Upper School / Director of Student Support Salary: This is a 0.8FTE position and the salary range is from $36,890 to $44,558 with 15 years experience. Additional consideration for experience beyond 15 years. Position Overview The Upper School Student Support Coordinator plays a central role in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically empowering environment for students in grades 6–12. This position oversees the creation, tracking, and implementation of individual Learning Support Plans (LSPs), partners directly with faculty to differentiate instruction and accommodations, and delivers direct instruction through a weekly “Active Learning” course for 9th-grade students. The ideal support specialist possesses deep expertise in learning differences, executive functioning, and adolescent development, along with a collaborative approach to partnering with teachers, families, and administrators. Key Responsibilities Direct Instruction & Curriculum Delivery Teach 9th Grade “Active Learning”: Design and deliver a once-per-week “Active Learning” course for 9th-grade students focused on executive functioning, study techniques, time management, metacognition, and self-advocacy. Targeted Skill Building: Teach actionable strategies that empower students to navigate academic transitions, manage workloads, and actively participate in their own learning process. Learning Support Plan (LSP) Management & Tracking LSP Development: Review external psychoeducational assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and internal academic data to craft detailed, actionable Learning Support Plans (LSPs) for all qualifying students in grades 6–12. Tracking & Progress Monitoring: Maintain an organized, central tracking system to monitor LSP implementation, compliance, and student progress across all middle and high school grade levels. Annual Reviews: Regularly evaluate and update student LSPs to ensure accommodations align with each student’s evolving academic, developmental, and emotional needs. Teacher Support & Instructional Accommodation Faculty Consultation: Collaborate closely with 6–12 classroom teachers to ensure individual accommodations (e.g., extended time, assistive technology, modified assignments) are effectively integrated into daily instruction and assessments. In-Class Support: Push into classrooms as needed to observe student learning dynamics, model support strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of classroom accommodations. Professional Resources: Provide ongoing guidance, resources, and practical strategies to faculty on universal design for learning (UDL), neurodiversity, and differentiated instruction. Communication & Case Management Parent & Family Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding student accommodation plans, leading LSP meetings and providing updates on academic progress. Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordination: Coordinate regular case conferences with teachers, school counselors, advisors, and administrators to discuss holistic student well-being and academic strategies. External Liaison: Partner with external specialists (e.g., tutors, educational psychologists, speech-language pathologists) as necessary to support comprehensive student care. Faculty Responsibilities Class Advisor: In collaboration with colleagues, the class advisors meet with the class, usually once per week, to check in and support them with their involvement with festivals and other school events where they have specific roles and responsibilities. Each high school grade also has a retreat day during the year for group reflection through discussions and activities to strengthen the class community. Recess Supervision as needed, in collaboration with other teachers and faculty. Attending weekly faculty meetings, which take place on Tuesdays from 3:45 – 5:15 pm. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Learning support/academic support service experience Experience with IEP, 504, and student support plan implementation Preference will be given to those who have direct student experience with middle/high school-aged children Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues Organizational skills Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills The Hartsbrook School is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment. To that end, the School welcomes candidates who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Allergy/Epi-Pen training Completion of required compliance trainings, e.g. Mandated Reporting, bullying prevention Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting This job operates in a professional office/environment and requires strict professionalism with student, parents and colleagues Familiarity with and passion for Waldorf educational principles Experience and familiarity working with students with learning disabilities and differences Strong interpersonal skills for working with a diverse set of students, parents and colleagues Excellent organizational skills The Hartsbrook School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic 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. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply. 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. Benefits Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sick and personal time. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Hartsbrook. 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 application found here. Upper School Math and Computer Science TeacherUpper School Math and Computer Science Faculty School Days: High School: Arrival 8:10 am / Departure 3:45 pm Faculty are generally expected to remain on campus during school hours. Faculty meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:15pm Teacher Summer Work Weeks: Two weeks before school in August One week after school in June Professional Development days Parent/Caregiver evenings three times a year Performances, Field Trips & Other Events At least one intensive trip per year Parent/Caregiver-Teacher conferences twice a year Report writing in January and June with progress reports after 1st and 3rd quarters. The starting salary for this 0.8FTE position is $36,890 increasing to $44,558 with 15 years of experience. Additional consideration for those with over 15 years of experience. Inquiries for adjunct teaching for a portion of this courseload are also welcome. Adjunct periods are paid at $52.50/45 minute period. Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, 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. The Hartsbrook School is seeking an Upper School Math Teacher. This teacher, in consultation with the Upper School Director, will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum for the program, tracks and main lesson blocks for grades 9-12 for the following courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Precalculus and Computer Science . The Math Teacher role involves creating an intentionally inclusive classroom culture grounded in the tenets of Waldorf philosophy, collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis, and participating in the overall life of the school, which includes but is not limited to advising, festivals, parent/caregiver evenings and communication, and attending faculty/staff meetings. The teacher will provide a quality experience for a diverse group of students that reflects Hartsbrook’s philosophy and values, including actively implementing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. With the students: Designs and implements an appropriate curriculum that includes time for self directed learning, direct experience, movement, and artistic activities. Designs and leads age appropriate conversations and activities fostering a sense of belonging for all students and allowing students to continue the journey of self-discovery and inclusion of all identities. Infuses principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all of the above and brings an eagerness to learn and grow in this area. Designs curriculum based on articulated learning outcomes, shares a comprehensive syllabus, and follows up with timely assessments and reports. Ensures each day that the classroom is clean, tidy and organized for the next day. Participates in advising individual students and grade advising as confirmed by the Upper School Director. Attends and helps design/lead overnight trips including student orientation and a possible week-long intensive trip. Attends to weekly supervisory duties. With colleagues: The High School faculty works together to support one another. They create and review the curriculum and program, create strategic plans and work with and report to the Upper School Director. Collaborate with the Upper School Director regarding budget for materials and supplies. Attend a weekly HS Faculty meeting on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15pm Advise and inform the Upper School Director regarding any needs or issues related to organizing or managing the teaching program or supervisory duties. Complete required trainings and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements. Accompany/chaperone field trips, potentially including a week-long intensive trip and High School Orientation. Participate in general activities such as morning meetings and supervisory duties during time at school. With parents/caregivers: Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers. Be available for parent/caregiver teacher conversations Participate in Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences twice a year Participate in three Parent/Caregiver evenings a year Encourage an understanding of Waldorf High School education amongst families Communicate directly with parents/caregivers as appropriate and needed around logistical matters, and expectations A strong commitment to issues of identity, diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrated experience creating inclusive classroom experiences for a diverse student body Teaching experience is essential Experience or an interest in Waldorf education. Timeliness in meeting deadlines, organized record-keeping and reporting, able to hold confidentiality and to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues Ability to work with students who present different needs in the classroom A commitment to collegiality and collaboration Preferred Qualifications Preference given to candidates who bring an understanding of a developmental approach to their work, as well as to connecting the contents of the curriculum to our mission, including finding joy in learning, connection to nature, and working in community. A commitment to pursuing Waldorf Teacher Training within three years of being hired Requirements First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Allergy/Epi-Pen training Complete Vector training Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting Be willing to work outside and teach outdoors This job operates in a professional office/educational environment and requires strict professionalism with students, parents, and colleagues. Substitute TeacherThe Hartsbrook Waldorf School is seeking substitute teachers to work with students in Early Childhood through 12th grade. 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. Hourly pay begins at $16.50 and increases to $27.00 based on years of relevant experience. 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. Substitute School NurseThis is a per diem position for days when the primary school nurse is absent from school. Hours are 8:30-3:30 per day. The substitute will follow all policies and procedures of The Hartsbrook School, the Health Office and the MDPH School Health Manual. The following job responsibilities include: Assessment of student health when responding to student illness, injury and medical needs with first aid treatment and emergency care Respond to daily needs of the students who present with chronic health conditions and acute psychological and behavioral health issues Perform medical procedures as indicated by students’ physicians Administer daily medication or over the counter medication PRN per medication orders Record student encounters, medication administration, and treatments daily in the SNAP database to maintain up-to-date health records in accordance with Standards of Practice. Communicate with parents, teachers and staff as needed regarding illness and injury of students throughout the day. Collaborate with faculty and staff as needed to meet the student’s needs during the school day Maintain confidentiality as mandated by Massachusetts Regulations in the school setting. Telephone triage PRN Uphold COVID-19 guidelines, requirements, policy and procedure Qualifications: Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts Three years experience in pediatric nursing and school health care preferred Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid training Mandated reporter training (this can be done online) Compensation: Compensation $250/day 8:30-3:30pm $37.75/hour for less than full day presence 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. De evolutie van online wedden in Nederland volgens Winstwijzer De Nederlandse gokmarkt heeft de afgelopen decennia een opmerkelijke transformatie doorgemaakt. Van illegale praktijken en grijze zones naar een volledig gereguleerde sector, het landschap van online wedden is fundamenteel veranderd. Winstwijzer, als toonaangevende informatiebron op dit gebied, heeft deze ontwikkeling van nabij gevolgd en gedocumenteerd. De evolutie weerspiegelt niet alleen technologische vooruitgang, maar ook verschuivende maatschappelijke opvattingen over gokken en de noodzaak van consumentenbescherming in het digitale tijdperk. De beginjaren: van verbod naar tolerantie Tot 2021 bevond Nederland zich in een juridische grijze zone wat betreft online gokken. Hoewel landgebaseerde casino’s en de Staatsloterij al decennialang gereguleerd waren, ontbrak wetgeving voor digitale platforms. Nederlandse spelers konden wel toegang krijgen tot buitenlandse goksites, maar deze opereerden zonder Nederlandse vergunning. Deze situatie creëerde een ongecontroleerde markt waarin consumentenbescherming minimaal was en belastinginkomsten het land ontgingen. Gedurende deze periode groeiden internationale operators exponentieel, waarbij zij zich richtten op de Nederlandse markt zonder aan lokale regelgeving te hoeven voldoen. Advertenties voor deze platforms waren overal zichtbaar, van sportuitzendingen tot online banners. De overheid stond voor een dilemma: handhaven tegen een niet te stoppen digitale stroom of reguleren en controleren. Winstwijzer observeerde in deze fase hoe spelers navigeerden door een complex landschap zonder duidelijke richtlijnen of bescherming. De discussie over legalisering intensiveerde rond 2015, toen duidelijk werd dat het bestaande beleid ineffectief was. Experts wezen op de noodzaak van kanalisatie: het leiden van spelers naar legale, gecontroleerde kanalen. Dit concept zou centraal komen te staan in de uiteindelijke wetgeving. De periode van 2015 tot 2021 kenmerkte zich door intensieve lobbyactiviteiten, maatschappelijke debatten over gokverslaving, en de voorbereiding van een robuust regulerend kader. De Wet Kansspelen op Afstand: een keerpunt Op 1 oktober 2021 trad de Kansspelenwet op Afstand (KOA) in werking, een historisch moment voor de Nederlandse gokmarkt. Deze wet creëerde voor het eerst een legaal kader voor online casino’s, sportweddenschappen en poker. De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) kreeg de taak vergunningen te verstrekken aan operators die aan strikte eisen voldeden. Deze eisen omvatten technische standaarden, financiële transparantie, en uitgebreide maatregelen voor verslavingspreventie. De implementatie verliep gefaseerd. Operators moesten een grondige aanvraagprocedure doorlopen, waarbij hun volledige bedrijfsvoering onder de loep werd genomen. Winstwijzer documenteerde hoe gerenommeerde internationale bedrijven, maar ook Nederlandse partijen, zich aanmeldden voor een vergunning. De eerste licenties werden uitgereikt aan operators die aantoonbaar konden voldoen aan de Nederlandse normen voor verantwoord spel en consumentenbescherming. Een opvallend aspect van de nieuwe wetgeving was de strenge advertentieregulering. Waar voorheen reclame ongebreideld was, golden nu strikte regels over timing, doelgroepen en content. Sponsoring van sportevenementen werd aan banden gelegd, en advertenties moesten duidelijke waarschuwingen bevatten. Deze maatregelen waren bedoeld om kwetsbare groepen te beschermen en gokken niet te normaliseren. Voor degenen die op zoek waren naar betrouwbare informatie over legale opties, werden onafhankelijke bronnen essentieel om de beste bookmakers nederland te identificeren die aan alle wettelijke vereisten voldden. Technologische innovatie en marktdynamiek De legalisering stimuleerde technologische innovatie binnen de sector. Vergunninghouders investeerden massaal in geavanceerde platforms die niet alleen gebruiksvriendelijk waren, maar ook voldeden aan Nederlandse technische eisen. Live betting, waarbij spelers tijdens sportevenementen kunnen wedden, ontwikkelde zich tot een populaire feature. De integratie van real-time data en geavanceerde algoritmes maakte dit mogelijk, waarbij odds seconde na seconde werden aangepast. Mobiele applicaties werden de voorkeursmethode voor veel Nederlandse spelers. Operators ontwikkelden apps die geoptimaliseerd waren voor verschillende apparaten, met intuïtieve interfaces en snelle laadtijden. Betalingsmethoden diversifieerden, van traditionele bankoverschrijvingen tot moderne e-wallets en zelfs cryptocurrency-opties bij sommige aanbieders. Deze technologische vooruitgang ging hand in hand met verbeterde beveiligingsmaatregelen, waaronder tweefactorauthenticatie en geavanceerde encryptie. Winstwijzer observeerde ook de opkomst van gamificatie-elementen binnen legale platforms. Operators introduceerden loyaliteitsprogramma’s, achievements en interactieve features om de gebruikerservaring te verrijken. Deze ontwikkelingen moesten echter altijd in balans blijven met verantwoord spel-principes. De KSA hield toezicht op deze innovaties om te voorkomen dat ze verslavend gedrag zouden stimuleren. Consumentenbescherming en verantwoord spel Een kernpijler van de Nederlandse regulering is de focus op consumentenbescherming. Alle vergunninghouders moeten verplicht deelnemen aan het Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (CRUKS), een systeem waarmee spelers zichzelf kunnen laten uitsluiten van alle legale gokplatforms. Deze landelijke aanpak was uniek en werd internationaal als voorbeeld gezien. Spelers die kampen met gokproblemen kunnen zich met één actie uitsluiten van de gehele gereguleerde markt. Daarnaast werden operators verplicht om instrumenten aan te bieden waarmee spelers hun speelgedrag kunnen monitoren en beperken. Inzetlimieten, tijdslimieten en realiteitscontroles werden standaard features. Platforms moeten algoritmes gebruiken om risicovol speelgedrag te detecteren en proactief in te grijpen. Wanneer patronen wijzen op mogelijk problematisch gedrag, zijn operators verplicht contact op te nemen met de speler en indien nodig maatregelen te nemen. Winstwijzer benadrukt het belang van transparantie in deze context. Vergunninghouders moeten duidelijke informatie verstrekken over winkansen, uitbetalingspercentages en de risico’s van gokken. Deze informatie moet toegankelijk en begrijpelijk zijn voor alle spelers. Educatieve campagnes over verantwoord spel werden onderdeel van de sector, vaak in samenwerking met verslavingszorgorganisaties. De Nederlandse aanpak combineert commerciële vrijheid met sterke beschermingsmechanismen, een balans die voortdurend wordt geëvalueerd en verfijnd. Toekomstperspectieven en ontwikkelingen De Nederlandse online gokmarkt blijft in ontwikkeling. De KSA evalueert regelmatig de effectiviteit van bestaande regelgeving en past waar nodig bij. Recente discussies richten zich op verdere aanscherping van advertentieregels, met mogelijk een totaalverbod op reclame in bepaalde contexten. Deze voorstellen weerspiegelen voortdurende zorgen over de normalisering van gokken en de bescherming van kwetsbare groepen. Technologische ontwikkelingen zoals kunstmatige intelligentie en virtual reality zullen waarschijnlijk de sector verder transformeren. AI kan worden ingezet voor nog preciezere detectie van problematisch speelgedrag, maar roept ook vragen op over privacy en dataverwerking. Virtual reality zou immersieve casino-ervaringen kunnen bieden, maar vereist zorgvuldige regulering om verslavingsrisico’s te beheersen. Winstwijzer verwacht dat de komende jaren gekenmerkt zullen worden door verdere professionalisering van de sector. Consolidatie is waarschijnlijk, waarbij kleinere operators worden overgenomen door grotere spelers met meer middelen om aan strenge regelgeving te voldoen. Tegelijkertijd zal de focus op maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen toenemen, waarbij operators niet alleen aan wettelijke minimumnormen moeten voldoen, maar ook proactief moeten bijdragen aan het terugdringen van gokgerelateerde problematiek. De evolutie van online wedden in Nederland illustreert hoe een sector kan transformeren van ongereguleerde chaos naar een gecontroleerde, transparante markt. De Nederlandse aanpak, met zijn sterke nadruk op consumentenbescherming en verantwoord spel, dient internationaal als referentiemodel. Winstwijzer blijft deze ontwikkelingen volgen en analyseren, waarbij de balans tussen commerciële belangen en maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid centraal staat. De komende jaren zullen cruciaal zijn om te bepalen of het Nederlandse model succesvol is in het kanaliseren van spelers naar veilige omgevingen terwijl gokgerelateerde schade wordt geminimaliseerd. Deze voortdurende evaluatie en aanpassing is essentieel voor een duurzame toekomst van de sector. 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.