Special Education Teacher

Gathering Waters opened its doors in 2021 as a K-12 chartered public school guided by the core principles of Waldorf education. The mission of Gathering Waters is to offer students an education that enables them to discover their interests and capabilities; explore the surrounding world; and cultivate a lifelong love of learning, a sense of community responsibility and an understanding of environmental sustainability.

We seek a candidate to round out our special education team. This position operates similar to a resource room setting with ample room for individual teaching style and program development. Ideal candidates possess a strong interest in Waldorf education, experience in developing behavior support plans, and a commitment to serving a diverse population of students.

This position also includes case management and working with class teachers to understand how to best serve students. This role provides an inspiring opportunity to weave together best practices in special education with Waldorf-based educational support. We enthusiastically welcome colleagues who are interested in being part of an innovative, inclusive community in which children and adults can collaboratively thrive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NH Special Education certification (or transferable state certification) is required

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field

• Interest in the Waldorf pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience preferred

• Waldorf teacher training and/or Waldorf teaching experience encouraged

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Mentoring Support

• Paid Teacher Development Opportunities

• Sustainable teaching calendar

• Priority enrollment

• $2,000 Special Educator Stipend

Our sustainable teaching calendar includes the following breaks:

• 3 days for Thanksgiving

• Two weeks for the Winter Holidays

• A week in February

• A week for spring break

• Plus federal holidays (Veteran’s day, Labor day, Memorial day, Indigenous People’s Day, MLK day, and Juneteenth) 

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

 hiring-team@gatheringwaterscharter.org

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is an initiative member of the Alliance of Waldorf Public Education and is committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for all students.

EEOC Statement:

Gathering Waters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.