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Employment OpportunitiesMerriconeag Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, hiring, self-government, admissions, financial aid and all other school-related activities. Position Openings at Merriconeag Waldorf School as of 01-16-12 High School Life Science Teacher (posted 01-16-12) We are seeking candidates for this position with an undergraduate degree or advanced degree in biology, environmental science, or other related field. While teacher training in Waldorf Education and experience teaching is desirable, it is not required. Candidates should have an interest in Waldorf education and a commitment to working in an environment that fosters the education of the whole human being. Merriconeag Waldorf High School is a young high school founded in 2007, with a student body of approximately 50 students in grades 9-12. In addition to teaching life sciences and math, opportunities abound to help develop community service, athletic and after-school programs. We strive to educate capacities in our students that will allow them to become responsible world citizens. Our school is located in southern Maine. Our early childhood center and elementary school are located in Freeport. Our high school is located on the beautiful Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester. Merriconeag Waldorf School is a full member of AWSNA. We have an active branch of the Anthroposophical Society with several study groups that meet regularly. Salaries and benefits at Merriconeag are competitive with other Waldorf Schools. Please submit all inquiries to Jeff O'Brien, High School Faculty Chair, Merriconeag Waldorf High School, 83 Pineland Dr., New Gloucester, ME 04260. Email: jobrien@merriconeag.org. Telephone: (207-688-8989 x202).
Part Time High School Math/Physical Sciences Teacher(posted 01-16-12) Merriconeag Waldorf High School is seeking applicants for a part-time math/science teacher to join our growing high school. This position may include teaching five or six main lessons (Possible lessons are Descriptive Geometry, Conic Sections, Projective Geometry, Chaos and Fractals, Thermal Physics, Kinematics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Acids Bases and Salts, and Atomic Chemistry). We are seeking candidates for this part-time position with an undergraduate degree or advanced degree in math, physics, chemistry, environmental science, or other related field. While teacher training in Waldorf Education and experience teaching is desirable, it is not required. Candidates should have an interest in Waldorf education and a commitment to working in an environment that fosters the education of the whole human being. Merriconeag Waldorf High School is a young high school founded in 2007, with a student body of approximately 50 students in grades 9-12. In addition to teaching life sciences and math, opportunities abound to help develop community service, athletic and after-school programs. We strive to educate capacities in our students that will allow them to become responsible world citizens. Our school is located in southern Maine. Our early childhood center and elementary school are located in Freeport. Our high school is located on the beautiful Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester. Merriconeag Waldorf School is a full member of AWSNA. We have an active branch of the Anthroposophical Society with several study groups that meet regularly. Salaries and benefits at Merriconeag are competitive with other Waldorf Schools. Please submit all inquiries to Jeff O'Brien, High School Faculty Chair, Merriconeag Waldorf High School, 83 Pineland Dr., New Gloucester, ME 04260. Email: jobrien@merriconeag.org. Telephone: (207-688-8989 x202).
Eurythmy Position Available for 2012/2013 School Year (posted 01-09-12) Founded in 1984, Merriconeag Waldorf School serves 240 children from parent/toddler through high school. We are an accredited Waldorf program with over 35 full time faculty members currently offering: two foreign languages, handwork, woodwork, instrumental and choral music, circus and games movement, and a variety of seasonal extra-curricular activities. Our talented and dedicated faculty, who find strength, vision and inspiration from our Anthroposohical foundation, are committed to providing a superb Waldorf education. We are well-supported by an active Board of Directors and a creative and generous parent community. Parents and prospective teachers are enriched through participation in the Foundation Studies program of the Center for Anthroposophy which has taken root on our campus. Merriconeag Waldorf School is offering a position for a recent graduate of an accredited Eurythmy training program. Our goal is to incorporate eurythmy into our curriculum through close collaboration with our language arts, music, foreign language, movement and drama programs. This position would be an opportunity for a recent graduate to work closely with lead teachers to deepen the pedagogical training. Mentoring would be provided by one of our lead teachers and by our therapeutic eurythmist, Barbara Richardson. A flexible schedule could be arranged that would allow time off for further graduate work, and less than full time teaching responsibilities at MWS. Our School spans Nursery/Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade, and we would schedule the internship to allow time to work in all sections of the school throughout the year. Our campus is about a mile from the center of Freeport, Maine. Within a three hour drive, there are several Waldorf schools in Maine and New Hampshire. To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, a brief biography, and three letters of recommendation to the attention of Administrator at administrator@merriconeag.org. Full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
First Grade Class Teacher - Closing date for applications: February 16, 2012 As of 2/16/12, we are no longer accepting applications for this position. Our talented and dedicated faculty, who find strength, vision and inspiration from Anthroposohical principles, are committed to providing a superb Waldorf education. We are well-supported by an active Board of Directors and a creative and generous parent community. Parents and prospective teachers are enriched through participation in the Foundation Studies program of the Center for Anthroposophy, which has taken root on our campus. Our Kindergarten through eighth grade programs are housed in four specially designed buildings, including a straw-bale constructed Early Childhood Center, situated on 80 beautiful acres in Freeport, Maine. This southern coastal town has easy access to Portland and Boston, as well as abundant year-round recreational activities, vibrant local farmers’ markets, and rich cultural and academic centers like Bowdoin and Bates Colleges. Our students enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, gardening and camping in the fields and woods that surround their campus. MWS High School, which was founded in 2007, graduated its first class in June, 2010. Our campus, located in a beautiful landscape, at Pineland Farms, New Gloucester is adjacent to a working farm and has a recreational venue that includes a YMCA, world class nordic ski trails and tennis courts. Many of our high school teachers and visiting faculty are veteran teachers and active leaders in Waldorf Teacher Training programs in the U.S. Qualifications, Salary and Benefits: Ideal candidates are Waldorf-trained teachers with a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of teaching experience and a commitment to working out of Anthroposophy. Applicants must be dedicated to excellence in teaching and recognize the importance of parent education, self-development and collegial cooperation. Full-time faculty are currently offered medical and disability coverage, a retirement plan, and financial support for professional development. Our base salary is competitive with other Waldorf schools. To Apply: Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, a brief biography, and three letters of recommendation to the attention of Administrator at administrator@merriconeag.org. Please note: As of February 16, 2012, this position is closed for applications. Full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
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