Employment
Substitute Teachers
The Garland School is seeking substitute teachers. Substitutes work alongside a classroom teacher. We are a small early childhood program in Brattleboro, VT, serving ages 1-6. Our school emphasizes time outdoors and in the forest. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking an introduction to Waldorf-inspired work with young children, and/or working with children outdoors in all weather. Teachers receive breakfast and lunch at the school!
Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have prior experience working with young children. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.
Job Types: Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
To Apply
Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Please call 802-258-9531 or email director@thegarlandschool.com with questions.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING Assistant Teacher
The Garland School is seeking assistant teachers to work in our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based program starting in August 2023. This teacher will work with children ages 2-3. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking an introduction to Waldorf-inspired work with young children, and/or working with children outdoors in all weather.
This position involves work within both a play-based classroom setting and outdoors on the 200 acres of forest and stream surrounding our school. Teachers should be prepared to be outside in all weather, including eating meals outside. Our outdoor time includes walking the trails, exploring the woods, working in the vegetable garden, and wading in the stream. We serve a local and organic breakfast, lunch, and snack daily. We follow a seasonal rhythm in our curriculum and have four Waldorf-inspired festivals per school year.
Priority will be given to candidates with the following:
High school diploma or GED
3 college credits in early childhood or related field or commitment to take a course during the first 12 months of employment
Waldorf-related training or experience
Experience sharing the outdoors with children
Benefits:
Professional development stipend
Paid personal/sick days
Cafeteria plan through AFLAC
Year-round pay
Job Type: Full-time starting August 2023.
Schedule: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
Pay: Dependent on experience
To Apply: Please email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING One-on-One Aide
The Garland School is hiring one-on-one aides to support children’s inclusion within the group environment. Responsibilities include implementing strategies determined by teachers and specialists to meet the assigned child’s developmental and behavioral needs to enable them to access the general curriculum more fully. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills; and enthusiasm for working collaboratively with lead teachers, specialists and the family. A one-on-one aide will work approximately 6.5 hours/day with their assigned child. These are great opportunities for someone seeking an introduction to Waldorf-inspired work with young children, and/or working with children outdoors in all weather.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of prior experience with young children
Commits to completing one of the following within the first twelve (12) months of employment:
Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course
Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate; or
A three (3) college credit course in child or human development or in school age care and education
3 references from past work experience, including with young children
Schedule & Pay
8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
$20/hour
Begins August 28, 2023, with training beginning upon hiring if before then
This is a school year position, with a contract running from August 28, 2023 - June 21, 2024.
This position may be combined with the role of After Care Teacher to create a full-time position, 8 hours/day including a paid 30 minute break. After Care Teacher job description below
To Apply
Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING Teacher, ages 3 - 5
** Update! Garland is offering a sign-on bonus for this position!
Summary
The Garland School is seeking a Teacher with an interest in wilderness and play-centered education who will work with children ages 3-5 (mixed age group). Set among 200 acres of forest and streams, our Waldorf-inspired school emphasizes year-round immersion in nature including trail walking, woods exploration, gardening, and seasonal Waldorf festivals. Teachers at Garland are welcomed into a community that prioritizes care and mutual aid. In addition to a competitive salary we offer seven weeks of paid vacation, paid personal and sick days, a supplemental insurance plan, professional development stipends, mentorship stipends, support for the TEACH grant, and local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily. This position comes with a $1,000 hiring bonus (after three months) and will begin in late August 2022.
Responsibilities
While Waldorf inspired and nature-based, our teachers are invited to design a classroom environment that speaks to their interests, strengths and vision of early childhood education. She/He/They will be expected to co-lead the classroom with the help of a co-teacher, with attention to the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
Other responsibilities include:
Holding a weekly rhythm of activities that encourage imaginative play and creative expression
Creating and leading daily circle time with fingerplays, songs, and movement games
Incorporate meaningful work (gardening, handwork, cleaning, cooking) into the rhythm of the day, in support of the Waldorf values of mirroring the home environment
Communicating with parents about their child daily and writing a weekly summary
Collaboratively organizing four seasonal festivals
Serving home-cooked meals prepared by the school’s chef.
Keeping the classroom clean and tidy and caring for materials and toys
Salary and Benefits
35-40k ($17-$20 hourly) depending on experience
$1,000 signing bonus
Seven weeks of paid vacation
Paid personal leave
Paid sick leave
Professional development stipends and mentorship stipends
Supplemental insurance plan
Support for the TEACH grant (100% tuition for Early Childcare Education college classes toward Early Childcare Education apprenticeship, a college degree, or licensure, plus additional financial benefits)
Local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily
To Apply
Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Please call 802-258-9531 or email director@thegarlandschool.com with questions.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING After Care Teacher
The Garland School is seeking an after care teacher to work in our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based program starting in Fall 2023. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking an introduction to Waldorf-inspired work with young children, and/or working with children outdoors in all weather. The After Care Teacher will work alongside the school-day Garland teacher on duty and be supervised by the Program Director.
This teacher will work with children ages 1 - 6 in a multiage group. Teachers should be prepared to be outside in all weather, including eating some meals outside.
The After Care Teacher will supervise children during after care hours, as well as complete any regularly-scheduled chores that need to happen during that time. When possible, the teacher will engage the children in helping with the meaningful work of chores. The After Care Teacher will work alongside the school-day Garland teacher on duty and be supervised by the Program Director.
Responsibilities
Serve and supervise children after care snack
Diaper changes for those in diapers
Prepare children for pickup
Greet parent/caregivers picking children up and convey any messages from teachers
Chores to close the school
Log late pickups
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of prior experience with young children (including toddlers)
3 college credits in human development or education, Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals, Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate (or completion of one of these within 12 months of employment)
3 references from past work experience, including with young children
Schedule & Pay
2:15 - 5:15pm Monday - Friday
$17/hour
Begins August 28, 2023, with training beginning upon hiring
This is a school year position, with the option to substitute teach during non-after care hours, and to continue through the summer in a different teaching role. School year contract runs August 28, 2023 - June 21, 2024.
To Apply
Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING Summer Cook
The summer cook prepares food for three meals per day for approximately 24 children and 4-6 teachers.
The summer menu includes fresh, summery meals and seasonal ingredients.
Tasks for the summer cook are to shop, prep, and fill the kitchen fridge with the week's food ahead of time. (The teachers access the meals daily from the fridge on their own.)
Additional tasks include tracking expenses, mileage, and number of meals served.
Garland has a credit at Walker Farm in Dummerston, for farm-fresh veggies. Garland also maintains an account at the Brattleboro Food Coop.
The summer program for children runs June 27 - August 12.
Orientation and training for this position will happen prior to June 27.
This position is for 8 hours/week, flexible schedule. The summer cook can do the shopping and prep whenever they are able; it does not need to be when teachers and children are present.
To Apply
Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Please call 802-258-9531 or email director@thegarlandschool.com with questions.
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING Part-Time Assistant / After School Teacher ($500 Signing Bonus)
Summary
The Garland School is seeking part-time Assistant and After School Teachers with an interest in wilderness and play-centered education who will work with children ages 1-6 in various classrooms. These positions support our teachers throughout the day and provide care during our after care program. The part-time assistant will work from 12:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday. Set among 200 acres of forest and streams, our Waldorf-inspired school emphasizes year-round immersion in nature including trail walking, woods exploration, gardening, and seasonal Waldorf festivals. All teachers at Garland are welcomed into a community that prioritizes care and mutual aid. In addition to a competitive salary we offer four weeks of paid vacation, professional development stipends, mentorship stipends, a supplemental insurance plan, paid personal and sick time, and local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily. This position comes with a $500 signing bonus and will begin in September 2022, with opportunity for training in August 2022.
Responsibilities:
While Waldorf inspired and nature-based, our teachers are invited to design a classroom environment that speaks to their interests, strengths and vision of early childhood education. The part-time assistant will be expected to support the lead teachers and provide after school care with attention to the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
Other responsibilities include:
Incorporate meaningful work (gardening, handwork, cleaning, cooking) into the rhythm of the day, in support of the Waldorf values of mirroring the home environment
Collaborating with the lead teacher to communicate with parents about their child daily.
Serving the home cooked meal prepared by the school’s chef or afterschool snacks from home.
Keeping the classroom clean and tidy and caring for materials and toys.
Washing end of the day snack dishes along with other light custodial duties like taking out the trash, vacuuming or sweeping.
Salary and Benefits:
$15-$18 hourly depending on experience
$500 Sign-on bonus
Professional development stipends and mentorship stipends
A supplemental insurance plan
Paid personal and sick time
Local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have prior experience working with young children. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.