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
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
Environmental Education Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking an experienced Environmental Education Teacher (Grades 1-4) for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking applicants who are committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth who can demonstrate 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 foundations of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with environmental education instruction experience. Our Environmental Education Teacher is responsible for the highest quality of education, coherence and continuity of class lessons and school procedures pertaining to the children in their care. The Environmental Education position is considered part-time with an hourly rate of $37.50.
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. The deadline for applications is April 10, 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.
Physical Education/Movement Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is actively seeking candidates for the role of Grade School Physical Education/Movement Teacher. This is a part-time role working with students in grades first through eighth. The ideal candidate has three years’ experience teaching Physical Education and/or Movement and demonstrates an ability to teach in a lively manner. Experience working in a diverse community and classroom setting will be vital to success.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. Waldorf teaching certification and previous Waldorf School teaching experience are highly valued.
The position of Physical Education/Movement Teacher receives a part-time wage of $33.75/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.
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