Work at City of Fountains

City of Fountains School is looking for energetic and motivated substitute teachers to work with students from kindergarten through Grade 8. The best candidates for this posititon are flexible, enjoy working with children and have some sort of education experience. Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities:

• Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate.

• Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.

• Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.

• Supervise students out of class such as in hallways and at playgrounds.

Interested candidates should send their resume, letter of interest, and three references to  admin@cityoffountainsschool.org

City of Fountains School is searching for a Star Garden Kindergarten and Extended Day Assistant Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Kindergarten class meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Extended care is available Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, which runs from September 1, 2026, through May 28, 2027.

The right candidate is compassionate and able to help foster a classroom environment of reverence and loving joy. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children and familiarity with Waldorf education (Waldorf training is not required, but familiarity is valued). Above all, we seek dependable, warm-hearted individuals who bring presence, initiative, and a spirit of collaboration to their work.

Preferred candidates demonstrate:

• Experience working with young children

• Strong organizational skills and dependability

• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly classroom

• Willingness to follow the direction of the Kindergarten Lead Teacher to provide proper care for children

• Ability to assist during all classroom activities and transitions, including cooking and cleaning dishes

• Comfort spending a portion of each day outdoors in all types of weather

• A desire to model inner capacities such as compassionate listening, gratitude, stillness, warmth, and creativity

• An understanding of the importance of play

• A warm and welcoming approach to students and parents

Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter describing their experience and familiarity with Waldorf education, and three references to: admin@cityoffountainsschool.org.

City of Fountains School is searching for a teacher to lead our rising First Grade class for the 2026-2027 school year. 

The Elementary Grades program meets Monday- Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., August through May. 

Ideal candidates will have Waldorf teacher training, experience working in a Waldorf-inspired classroom or a willingness to expand on their understanding of Waldorf education. (Waldorf training is not required, but familiarity with it is valued; above all, we seek experienced, dedicated, joyful teachers.) 

We look to our teachers to have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to plan and augment instruction, and participate in school festivals. We are looking for individuals that are committed to collaborative work with their colleagues and will help nurture the continued growth of our school. 

Interested candidates should send their resume, letter describing their familiarity with Waldorf education, and three references to: admin@cityoffountainsschool.org