Careers

School Administrator

Susquehanna Waldorf School is hiring a School Administrator to support our faculty and staff carrying out day-to-day operations and mission of our school. The Administrator collaborates with administrative staff, the faculty and the board of trustees. Chief responsibilities include:

1. Parent liaison: Help coordinate official communication between all school constituencies
2. Faculty support: Coordinate and assist 8 grades, 5 special subject areas and several early childhood programs.
3. Health, Safety, Security, and professional compliance: Review and ensure for federal, state, local and education-affiliations.
4. Maintenance oversight: Manage care and upkeep of our building and outdoor space
5. Administrative lead: Coordinate and support administrative sections including Admissions, Development, Marketing and Finance.

Qualities and Skills required:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience in a Waldorf setting and understanding of Waldorf principles
– Collaborative work ethic
– Management and organizational leadership experience
– Excellent interpersonal communication, both spoken and written
– Responsive and thorough in conflict resolution
– Motivated, ethical and responsible

The Susquehanna Waldorf School offers early childhood through 8th grade education for 150 students in Marietta Pennsylvania, a quaint river town 15 miles due west of Lancaster PA. The school is a member of AWSNA working towards full, dual accreditation with AWSNA and PAIS. Our region of Pennsylvania has many public parks and spaces, vibrant art and music scenes, local farmer’s markets and is roughly equidistant (90min) from the major metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Philadelphia.

This is a full time, salaried position with full benefits and tuition remission. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and contacts for personal reference to SWS Executive Committee c/o receptionist@susquehanna.org.

Susquehanna Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Substitute Teachers-
Grades 1-8, Early Childhood and Early Childhood Assistants

The Susquehanna Waldorf School, a Pre-K through Grade 8 independent school in Marietta, PA, is seeking experienced substitute teachers for Grades 1-8 as well as for our Early Childhood classrooms (Ages 3-6) for the 2020-21 school year.

Our ideal Grades Substitute Teacher will have classroom teaching experience, a familiarity of Waldorf education and effective classroom management skills. Flexibility in teaching modalities will be necessary and appreciated (onsite and virtual). Lesson plans will be provided.

Our ideal Early Childhood substitute will have experience working in an Early Childhood program, have an understanding of Waldorf education, and love children. Tasks include: classroom management, snack preparation and careful observation of the children during outdoor play.

Our students benefit from a medley of programs that include Mandarin, Latin, Eurythmy, Music, Orchestra, Woodworking and Fiber Arts. Our school community celebrates seasonal festivals and holds family centered activities year-round.

The Susquehanna Waldorf School is situated along the beautiful Susquehanna River in historic Marietta, PA.

Background checks and clearances required.
Interested candidates can send their letter of interest along with their resume to Receptionist@susquehanna.org.