High School Humanities Teacher 2025/26
High School Humanities Teacher 2025/26
Job Category: High School: Grades 9-12
Opening Statement
Maine Coast Waldorf School is seeking a full-time high school humanities teacher with expertise in English and history. This is a one-year position to cover for a colleague on leave for the 2025–2026 academic year. This position will involve teaching morning lessons and quarterly skills classes in grades 9–12; at least one quarter of an elective; additional “carrying” responsibilities (academic mentoring, class advising, trips, and other duties associated with a small, dynamic high school.)
About
Founded in 1984, Maine Coast Waldorf School serves approximately 260 children from parent/toddler through high school. We are an accredited Waldorf program with more than 35 full-time faculty members currently offering: two world languages, handwork, woodwork, instrumental and choral music, movement class and a variety of seasonal extra-curricular activities, including a vibrant cross-country skiing program.
Maine Coast Waldorf School is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of our faculty and staff. We actively seek systemically-excluded communities in our applicant pool, including but not limited to BIPOC and/or LGBTQIAP2+ candidates.
Essential Job Duties
This position will involve teaching morning lessons and quarterly skills classes in grades 9–12; at least one quarter of an elective; additional “carrying” responsibilities (academic mentoring, class advising, trips, and other duties associated with a small, dynamic high school.)
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has completed the Waldorf high school teacher training or similar Waldorf training. Any candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree within the humanities, and preferably has pursued graduate work in English/history. Teaching experience and previous work with Waldorf high school curriculum is highly desirable.
Employment Details
Full-time faculty are offered 80% tuition remission, medical, dental, and disability coverage, a retirement plan, and financial support for professional development. Our base salary is $49,603 plus increases for prior experience and advanced degrees.
To Apply
Please send a letter of introduction, your resume, a brief biography, and three professional references to the attention of jobs@mainecoastwaldorf.org