The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School, located in the beautiful Berkshires, is a thriving 40 year-old Waldorf School located on twenty acres of open and wooded land bordering the Green River in Western Massachusetts. Over 200 students from preschool through 8th grade are taught in large classrooms, handwork and woodwork studios, a science room and a spacious auditorium. Basketball and handball courts and open playing fields surround the school buildings. The old barn where the school began is now a 1,000 square foot school library.
The school is a full member of AWSNA, as well as of the Association of Independent Schools of New England. An active anthroposophical branch and First Class are in the area.
The Berkshires are well known for cultural and artistic communities, offering theater, music, dance and museums, Tanglewood, the Berkshire Theatre Festival and Jacob’s Pillow. Skiing, skating and other seasonal sports are popular in winter.
General inquiries should be emailed to: facultyadmin@gbrss.org or call John Greene at (413) 528-4015, ext. 105.
Current Opening
The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School is seeking an experienced Waldorf trained German Language teacher for the lower school for this coming fall.
Applications Should Be Submitted by May 15, 2013
Please send a cover letter, resume and references to facultyadmin@gbrss.org
or call John Greene at (413) 528-4015, ext. 105. .
The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School is seeking an experienced middle school, math and science teacher. This is a full-time position.
Curriculum responsibilities include: Teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade physics, or chemistry main lesson blocks and weekly mathematic classes. The teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum of physics, chemistry and mathematics with guidance and support from the middle school class teachers. Also included is the organization of an annual Science Fair for the 7th and 8th Grades, as well as sponsorship of extra-curricular club activities.
The teacher is responsible for bringing an understanding of Waldorf education and pedagogy through Anthroposophy. Familiarly with current scientific findings and mathematical approaches is also a requirement.
Our ideal candidate would have completed Waldorf teacher training and three years successful years of Waldorf teaching experience.
In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to carry non-teaching responsibilities for a full-time position that we have designed to support the healthy day-to-day functioning of the school.
Applications Should Be Submitted by May 15, 2013
Please send a cover letter, resume and references to facultyadmin@gbrss.org
or call John Greene at (413) 528-4015, ext. 105.