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 25th 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 240 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
First Grade CLASS Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking a full-time First Grade Class Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We seek applicants committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth and demonstrating effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This candidate should also have an interest and desire to collaborate 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 the following benefits: health, vision, 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 all-day assistant, an in-house mentor, as well as an outside mentor.
Our Lower Grades curriculum includes world language, handwork, art, music, physical education, mindfulness, 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.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “First Grade Teacher” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is March 15 or until filled.
ClASS Assistant
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking part-time Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year. The qualified candidates must have a love for the work and play of children and demonstrate care and patience for children ages 4-14. Tamarack Waldorf School has a robust K – 8th grade enrollment of approximately 220 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 and 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 the outdoors and a passion for exploration of the neighborhood. Assistants may be required to walk two miles or more daily, in all weather and on varied terrain.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and empolyment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “Assistant” in the subject line.
Physical Education/Waldorf Movement and Games Teacher
Tamarack Waldorf School is actively seeking candidates for the role of Grade School Physical Education/Waldorf Movement and Games 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 $29/hr. A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.
Interested candidates need to submit a resume with contact information for three teaching references, a letter of interest, and a completed employment application. Applications will be considered until the role is filled, and should submit their paperwork to: jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org
Learning Support Coordinator
The Learning Support Program at Tamarack Waldorf School is designed for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 whose social/emotional/physical developmental capacities, physical health, and/or academic skills need individual attention beyond what can be met within a classroom setting. Our goal is to work with students in their specific areas of need so they can integrate into their class cohort successfully.
The Learning Support Program works with students in a loving and respectful manner and is designed to help them, not only within the academic realm but also to develop inner and outer balance, concentration, and awareness of self and others. Students are encouraged to take in the world and give back to it appropriately, as well as to transform personal areas of need into confidence and inner strength. Additionally, in the upper grades, Learning Support strives to prepare students for their future place in this world by using academic interventions, testing accommodations, and individualized learning opportunities.
The Learning Support Coordinator’s Responsibilities Include:
Developing and overseeing the Learning Support Department program and services.
Managing and collaborating with the learning support staff.
Overseeing:
Student assessments for skills, capacities, and behavior
Individual Educational Assessments
First Grade Readiness Assessment and reports
Second Grade Developmental Screener and reports
Individual and small group therapeutic lessons
Kindergarten through Grade 8
Lessons involve: Extra Lesson, Sensory Integration, Brain Gym math and language practice and games.
Academic support in math and language arts
Individual and small group; specific academics per class teacher request.
Development of Care Plans, Behavior Plans and Safety Plans as needed, in coordination with teachers and parents
Tracking needs of all students and arranging for provision of services, as needed
Educational materials and workshops
Consultation and facilitation for outside educational referrals and assessments
All public-school IEP's
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably Special Education
Teaching experience and Special Education experience
Experience working with children with special needs and trauma
Interested candidates for the position of Full-time Learning Support Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year need to submit a resume with contact information for three teaching references, a letter of interest, and a completed employment application. Applications will be considered until the role is filled, and should submit their paperwork to: jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org
Fund Development Specialist
Do you believe human relationship lies at the heart of fundraising? Does successful community development take 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 Specialist 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.
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.
Enrollment Coordinator
Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking an Enrollment Coordinator to lead, develop, and drive our school’s admissions strategy to help sustain the enrollment and retention of students through all grade levels. We value excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make strong connections with prospective families. The ideal candidate will have confidence in presenting Waldorf education in an understandable and engaging manner.
Primary responsibilities include:
Provide a welcoming and informative presence for inquiring families and other guests.
Have a strong understanding of Waldorf education with the ability to clearly articulate and describe the qualities of Waldorf education for Early Childhood through Grade Eight.
Work with the Marketing and Outreach Committee to develop advertising and events that will attract potential families to Tamarack.
Support a healthy social life in the school community by helping prospective families integrate and by coordinating various social and educational events for the parent body.
Track, report, and analyze results of enrollment events, inquiry calls, interviews, etc.
Maintain enrollment/outreach database.
Represent Tamarack Waldorf School at community outreach events throughout the year.
Coordinate new and re-enrollment procedures, communicating to new and current families.
Coordinate all aspects of admissions-specific outreach activities, including open houses, school tours, community outreach events, classroom visits, shadowing days, open door days, etc.
Ideal candidates will have at least a bachelor’s degree and knowledge of or experience in a Waldorf education. Excellent computer skills are a must, with knowledge of database systems and Microsoft applications.
Interested candidates need to submit a letter of interest, resume, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “Enrollment Coordinator” in the subject line.
Extended Care Coordinator
Tamarack Waldorf School is currently seeking a part-time Extended Care Coordinator to run our after-school program for the 2023-24 School year. The ideal candidate must have experience working with school-aged children and be capable of developing age-appropriate programing. Creativity and patience are a must for the person leading this program. The program will consist of a maximum of 25 mixed age children from Early Childhood and the Grades and will take place on school days from 3:15pm – 6:00pm. The coordinator will be responsible for overseeing a small staff and other administrative duties such as data entry and billing.
Interested candidates need to submit a letter of interest, resume, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “Extended Care Coordinator” in the subject line.
Extended Care ASSISTANT
Tamarack Waldorf School is currently seeking a part-time Extended Care Assistant to help run our after-school program for the 2023-24 School year. The ideal candidate must have experience working with school-aged children and be capable of supporting age-appropriate programing. Creativity and patience are a must for the person leading this program. The program will consist of a maximum of 25 mixed age children from Early Childhood and the Grades and will take place on school days from 3:15pm – 6:00pm.
Interested candidates need to submit a letter of interest, resume, and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org with “Extended Care Assistant” in the subject line.
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