Employment at Tamarack
Tamarack Waldorf School has been in its current location on Milwaukee’s vibrant East Side since 2001. It is situated within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, parks, playgrounds, and museums. Milwaukee is rich in its cultural heritage and diversity celebrating it with many festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year and city. As part of the Great Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons of the year, with plenty of activities that take place to celebrate the changes of season. Our campus is in an urban setting and housed in a historic school building with beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light.
Now in our 29th year, Tamarack Waldorf School is a full member school of AWSNA and WECAN, encompassing early childhood through Grade 8, with an enrollment of more than 200 students. Our culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region is guided through the full complement of Waldorf Education by Tamarack’s well-trained, innovative, and long-serving faculty and staff. Our faculty is committed to continuous growth and improvement, and our pedagogy is strongly rooted in Anthroposophy.
Our strong commitment to increasing and supporting diversity in employment and our programs are expressed in our desire to hire candidates underrepresented in Waldorf Education. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education are encouraged to apply.
The hiring process includes, but is not limited to: a campus tour, classroom observations, one or more teaching demonstrations presented by the candidate, and a hiring interview with members of the current Faculty and Leadership Team. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
Tamarack Waldorf School does not discriminate in admissions, hiring, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, or other statuses protected by law. Furthermore, parents, students, faculty, staff members, and board members are all expected to conduct themselves and discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the school's non-discrimination policy.
Current Openings
Academic Interventionist
Tamarack is accepting applications for dedicated and passionate Academic Interventionist to join our learning support team. This role is crucial in supporting students experiencing academic challenges, helping them develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a manner that meets the developmental needs of all children.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Approach each child and colleague with reverence; model a respectful and kind attitude. Recognize that each person is on their own journey and needs patience and guidance to develop their individual skills.
Provide one-on one or small group instruction through Learning Support for the early childhood and grade school classes that enhance the Waldorf curriculum as prescribed by Rudolf Steiner and work with those ideas in an informed and responsive manner.
Provide in-class instruction for grade school classes that enhance the Waldorf curriculum as prescribed by Rudolf Steiner and work with those ideas in an informed and responsive manner to address learning loss in the Language Arts curriculum.
Assist in providing and creating assessments for students in math and reading skills in coordination with the Learning Support Coordinator.
Determine academic gaps for each student assessed and suggest/document an intervention plan.
Work collaboratively with faculty and Learning Support Coordinator to determine curriculum needs and goals for Math and Reading instruction in Grades 1-8.
Report regularly to parents and teachers on student progress ensuring all reports are properly documented.
Work in collaboration with and share information with all teachers and Learning Support personnel about the needs and accommodations for students.
Experience in the general education and intervention roles preferred. Interventionists will work primarily with students in Early Childhood to Grade 3 or Grade 4 through Grade 8.
Interested candidates should submit a resume with contact information for three professional references, a letter of interest, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking applicants committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth; demonstrating effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This candidate should also have an interest and desire to work in collaboration with colleagues and with the Anthroposophical principles of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred. Candidates enrolled in Waldorf teacher training will be considered but all applicants will be expected to complete a Waldorf certification program.
Expectations, Skills and Responsibilities
The teacher will be responsible for providing a Waldorf Early Childhood education to our students in a mixed-age class. This position requires a deep understanding of Waldorf early childhood pedagogy as well as the ability to bring Waldorf curriculum to meet the needs of each child as well as the whole class. They will be expected to assess and evaluate the evolving needs of each child in their care through observation, record keeping and working with our end-of-the-year report writing and first-grade readiness screener.
The ideal candidate will also:
Have an interest and understanding of Waldorf educational philosophies and pedagogy
Work well with the parents and provide parental education on the Waldorf curriculum
Create a healthy class community
Have a love of nature and be willing to explore with the children the east side of Milwaukee, even in inclement weather
Commit to self-development and have a growing relationship with Anthroposophy
Serve the school through committee work and administrative responsibilities
Work collaboratively with faculty, administration and other school realms
Demonstrate warmth, compassion and clarity in working with both children and their parents/caregivers
Work closely with the assistant teacher to create an environment of warmth, love and security for the children in their care
Observe and care for each child’s physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual development
Tamarack Waldorf School offers a competitive base salary and additional compensation, commensurate with experience and credentials, is added to the base salary. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits: health, vison and dental insurance, professional development, and tuition reduction. The position offers 10 PTO days, paid time off around holidays and breaks and will offer an in-house mentor as well as an outside mentor. The position begins July 1, 2025.
Interested candidates should submit an employment application including three professional references, letter of interest and resume via email to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org. You may contact Martha Flores with any questions directly at: martha.flores@tamarackwaldorf.org
Early Childhood Assistant
Tamarack Waldorf School is currently seeking part-time Kindergarten Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. The qualified candidates must have a love for the work and play of children and demonstrate care and patience for children ages 4-7. Lifeways or Waldorf Teacher Training and a B.A. are preferred. Tamarack Waldorf School is a full member of AWSNA and WECAN, has a robust K – 8th grade enrollment of approximately 240 students, and participates in the Milwaukee Parental Choice (voucher) Program. We have a culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region and strive to meet the needs of every student. Our Early Childhood teachers are trained in many disciplines with a focus on the young child. They are innovative, professional, and will guide their assistants through a deeper understanding of the curriculum. Tamarack faculty and students are fortunate the school is within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. Candidates must have a love for outdoors and a passion for exploration of the neighborhood. Kindergarten assistants may be required to walk two miles or more in a day, in all weather, and on varied terrain.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, an employment application including three professional references to Martha Flores at martha.flores@tamarackwaldorf.org with Early Childhood in the subject line. The deadline for applications is June 13th, 2025, or until filled.
First Grade Class Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking a full-time First Grade Class Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking applicants committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth, demonstrating effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This candidate should also have an interest and desire to work in collaboration with colleagues and within the guiding principles of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred. Candidates enrolled in Waldorf teacher training will be considered but will be expected to complete a Waldorf certification program.
Our classrooms are culturally and socioeconomically diverse and our top candidate must prioritize their curriculum development to work with diversity, equity, and inclusion. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance as well as professional development opportunities, and tuition reduction. The position offers 10 PTO days, additional paid time off around holidays and breaks and our 1st-grade teacher will have an all-day assistant, in-house mentor as well as an outside mentor.
Our Lower Grades curriculum includes world language, handwork, art, music, physical education/movement, and environmental education. We also offer our students an educational support program to meet their diverse needs. We are a full member of AWSNA and WECAN and are located near Lake Michigan. Our neighborhood offers our students many outdoor experiences while being centrally located on Milwaukee’s east side.
Interested candidates need to submit a resume with contact information for three professional references, a letter of interest, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org.
Upper Grades Assistant
Tamarack Waldorf School is currently seeking a part-time upper grades assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualified candidates must have a love for the work and play of children and demonstrate care and patience for children ages 10-14. Tamarack Waldorf School has a robust K – 8th grade enrollment of approximately 230 students and participates in the Milwaukee Parental Choice (voucher) Program. We have a culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region and strive to meet the needs of every student. Our teachers are trained in many disciplines with a focus on healthy child development. They are innovative, professional, and will guide their assistants through a deeper understanding of the curriculum. Tamarack faculty and students are fortunate the school is within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “Upper Grades Assistant” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is June 1st or until filled.
Fund Development Specialist
Do you believe human relationship lies at the heart of fundraising? That successful community development takes patience, strategy, humor, and vision? Do you enjoy connecting people with opportunities for their values to take form? Tamarack Waldorf School is welcoming applications for a creative and dynamic fundraising professional, one who is highly collaborative, but self-driven, and keeps children at the center.
The Fund Development Coordinator supports Tamarack Waldorf School by coordinating fundraising and friend-raising efforts that engage and enliven the school community, support its budget, and help carry out its mission. They will promote positive relationships both within the school community and the community at large in ways that inspire people to become involved and support the financial and general well-being of the school. Joining a supportive administrative team, dynamic faculty, and dedicated board, they will work to bring Tamarack into an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.
Responsibilities include:
Create and implement the school’s current and future plans to engage the community in the economic realm of the school, working with parents, alumni, the Board of Trustees, and administration.
Cultivate relationships with donors, grandparents, alumni, and parent volunteers to conduct the Annual Appeal Campaign and annual fundraising events.
Encourage and facilitate activities that build positive relationships with parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends from the greater community so that gifts of work, wealth and wisdom are welcomed and integrated into the school’s achievement of its plans.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Outreach Committees to ensure a strong, positive image of the school in the greater community.
A Bachelor’s degree and experience in community-oriented fundraising is desired. Experience in major gifts development, capital asks, event management, annual campaigns, and current development software are strongly preferred. An enthusiasm for Waldorf education and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are also highly valued.
Tamarack Waldorf School is a full member school of AWSNA, encompassing early childhood through Grade 8, with an enrollment of more than 225 students. Additionally, we serve many families with younger children in our parent-child classes. A culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region is guided through the full complement of Waldorf Education by Tamarack’s well-trained, innovative, and long-serving faculty and staff. Our faculty is committed to continuous growth and improvement, and our pedagogy is strongly rooted in Anthroposophy.
The school is situation within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, parks, playgrounds, and museums. Milwaukee is rich in its cultural heritage and diversity celebrating it with many festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year and city. As part of the Great Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons of the year, with plenty of activities that take place to celebrate the changes of season. Our campus is in an urban setting and housed in a historic school building with beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. For more information about our school and city, please visit our website at www.tamarackwaldorf.org
The position of Fund Development Coordinator receives a part-time wage of $20/hr. A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.
Interested candidates need to submit a resume with contact information for three professional references, a letter of interest and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS
Tamarack Waldorf School is looking for dedicated and reliable parents, alumni, and retired teachers interested in joining our roster of substitute teachers. This flexible job opportunity can be adjusted to fit other commitments. To learn more about our substitute teacher program or to see if you would qualify to fit this role, please email jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org.