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:


Benefits:


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


Schedule & Pay


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: 


Salary and Benefits


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


Requirements


Schedule & Pay


To Apply

Email director@thegarlandschool.com with your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING Summer Cook


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: 


Salary and Benefits:


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.