EMPLOYMENT

Early Childhood Afternoon Lead (Rose Kindergarten, ages 4-6)

Fairfield, Iowa

Singing Cedars School is seeking a part-time afternoon teacher, to support a mixed-age kindergarten class through lunch, rest and afternoon activities. The afternoon lead teacher will work in tandem with the morning lead teacher, and alongside an afternoon assistant, to create a nurturing environment for up to 15 children, ages 4-6; the lead and assistant work closely and collaboratively in support of providing high quality Waldorf-inspired education that meets the needs of each individual child and the class as a whole. 

The afternoon lead teacher is responsible for holding a consistent daily and weekly rhythm with the class which meets the needs of the children in the teacher’s care, and for helping to maintain a clean and nurturing classroom space (indoors and out). The afternoon program is an optional continuation for early childhood students attending in the morning, and runs from 12:15pm-3:15pm, Monday-Friday. The afternoon lead position is for the hours of 12:00pm-4:00pm, to allow time for preparation, cleanup, and daily communication with the assistant. 

All early childhood teachers are expected to attend weekly meetings with other early childhood staff. Responsibilities also include festival preparations and participation, attending parent evenings throughout the year, and attending community work days. 

A warm heart and interest in early childhood development are essential for this position. The ideal candidate has experience working with young children in a classroom or residential setting and is familiar with Waldorf methods. 

Singing Cedars School offers holistic education rooted in the Waldorf tradition for children in preschool-Grade 4. We currently have two mixed-age early childhood classes and two combined grades classes, situated on three semi-wooded acres, and in walking distance from a beautiful mixed forest and reservoir. Our grades program will extend to Grade 5 in 2024-2025, with the combined Grades 4 & 5 class moving to a satellite campus.

Our campus is located at the edge of a unique small town, in rural southeast Iowa, with a local population of 10,000. Surrounded by a trail system for walking and biking, Fairfield boasts a small-town, cosmopolitan feel, thanks in large part to its progressive culture embedded in serene surroundings. 

Benefits include partial tuition remission for enrolled students of staff, a supportive collegial environment, paid days off and a professional development stipend for teaching staff. We offer a competitive hourly pay for the area and added pay for salaried positions, commensurate with teaching experience and educational training. 

Singing Cedars places a strong emphasis on cultivating a relationship with the natural world, throughout the year. Physical requirements for this position include taking frequent walks in all types of weather and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds routinely, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these essential functions.

Singing Cedars is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

To apply: please send a cover letter, resume and a completed application to employment@singingcedars.com

or 

Singing Cedars School

2149 N. B Street

Fairfield, IA 52556

We look forward to hearing from you!

Fairfield, Iowa

Singing Cedars is seeking a morning assistant, to support a mixed-age preschool class. The assistant early childhood teacher works alongside the lead teacher, and helps to create a nurturing environment for up to nine children, ages 2 ½ - 4; the lead and assistant work closely and collaboratively in support of providing high quality Waldorf-inspired education that meets the needs of each individual child and the class as a whole. 

Assistant teachers are responsible for helping to maintain a clean and beautiful classroom space (indoors and out) and taking direction from the lead teacher in support of the class. The morning program runs from 8:30am-12:15pm, Monday-Friday, with extended afternoon care offered until 3:15pm. Assistant teachers are expected to attend weekly meetings with other early childhood staff. Responsibilities also include festival preparations and participation, attending parent evenings throughout the year, and attending community work days. 

A warm heart and interest in early childhood development are essential for this position. The ideal candidate has experience working with young children and is familiar with Waldorf methods. 

Singing Cedars School offers holistic education rooted in the Waldorf tradition for children in preschool-Grade 4. We currently have two mixed-age early childhood classes and two combined grades classes, situated on three semi-wooded acres, and in walking distance from a beautiful mixed forest and reservoir. Our grades program will extend to Grade 5 in 2024-2025, with the combined Grades 4 & 5 class moving to a satellite campus.

Our campus is located at the edge of a unique small town, in rural southeast Iowa, with a local population of 10,000. Surrounded by a trail system for walking and biking, Fairfield boasts a small-town, cosmopolitan feel, thanks in large part to its progressive culture embedded in serene surroundings. 

Benefits include partial tuition remission for enrolled students of staff, a supportive collegial environment, paid days off and a professional development stipend for teaching staff. We offer a competitive hourly pay for the area and added pay for salaried positions, commensurate with teaching experience and educational training. 

Singing Cedars places a strong emphasis on cultivating a relationship with the natural world, throughout the year. Physical requirements for this position include taking frequent walks in all types of weather and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds routinely, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these essential functions.

Singing Cedars is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

To apply: please send a cover letter, resume and a completed application to employment@singingcedars.com

or 

Singing Cedars School

2149 N. B Street

Fairfield, IA 52556

We look forward to hearing from you!

Fairfield, Iowa

Singing Cedars is seeking one full-day assistant or one morning / one afternoon assistant, to support a mixed-age kindergarten class. The assistant early childhood teachers will work alongside the lead teacher, and help to create a nurturing environment for up to 15 children, ages 4-6; the lead and assistants work closely and collaboratively in support of providing high quality Waldorf-inspired education that meets the needs of each individual child and the class as a whole. 

Assistant teachers are responsible for helping to maintain a clean and beautiful classroom space (indoors and out) and taking direction from the lead teacher in support of the class. The morning program runs from 8:30am-12:15pm, Monday-Friday, with extended afternoon care offered until 3:15pm. The full-day assistant position is for the hours of 8:00am-3:30pm; until 12:30pm, the full-day assistant will work alongside the lead teacher. The afternoon assistant position is for the hours of 12:00pm-4:00pm; the afternoon assistant will work alongside an afternoon lead teacher through the afternoons. 

Assistant teachers are expected to attend weekly meetings with other early childhood staff. Responsibilities also include festival preparations and participation, attending parent evenings throughout the year, and attending community work days. 

A warm heart and interest in early childhood development are essential for this position. The ideal candidate has experience working with young children and is familiar with Waldorf methods. 

Singing Cedars School offers holistic education rooted in the Waldorf tradition for children in preschool-Grade 4. We currently have two mixed-age early childhood classes and two combined grades classes, situated on three semi-wooded acres, and in walking distance from a beautiful mixed forest and reservoir. Our grades program will extend to Grade 5 in 2024-2025, with the combined Grades 4 & 5 class moving to a satellite campus.

Our campus is located at the edge of a unique small town, in rural southeast Iowa, with a local population of 10,000. Surrounded by a trail system for walking and biking, Fairfield boasts a small-town, cosmopolitan feel, thanks in large part to its progressive culture embedded in serene surroundings. 

Benefits include partial tuition remission for enrolled students of staff, a supportive collegial environment, paid days off and a professional development stipend for teaching staff. We offer a competitive hourly pay for the area and added pay for salaried positions, commensurate with teaching experience and educational training. 

Singing Cedars places a strong emphasis on cultivating a relationship with the natural world, throughout the year. Physical requirements for this position include taking frequent walks in all types of weather and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds routinely, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these essential functions.

Singing Cedars is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

To apply: please send a cover letter, resume and a completed application to employment@singingcedars.com

or 

Singing Cedars School

2149 N. B Street

Fairfield, IA 52556

We look forward to hearing from you!

This position has been filled!

This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and works closely with the Board President and College Chair to ensure smooth communication between the governing constituents of the school. The School Administrator attends board meetings in a consulting position and acts as a non-voting member; attends faculty meetings when needed; and works closely with and provides oversight to the Development Director.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, responsible for oversight of all day-to-day operations of the school, including finances, enrollment services, accreditation and licensing, communication, facilities, and human resources.

Areas of responsibility:

Financial

Oversight and implementation of school finances - financial responsibilities including:

• Tuition payments, financial aid

  • Education Savings Accounts

  • Early Childhood scholarship program

• Payroll, payroll taxes,;bookkeeping (requires use of quickbooks)

• Facilities and pedagogical expenditures

• School budget development and tracking

• Enrollment contracts and employee contracts

Enrollment Services, Accreditation & Center Licensing

• Provides support and communication to parents during the application process and onboarding of students

• Supports faculty in arranging interviews with families

• Oversee school’s participation in becoming fully accredited through ISACS

• Begin the application process for WECAN membership

• Performs tasks related to maintaining state licensure for the early childhood program

Communication

The School Administrator is the primary contact for parents regarding non-pedagogical issues; they are responsible for communication decisions, processes, protocol, etc. in the following areas:

• School closures and events

• Health and safety

• Contracts

• Tuition

• Website updates 

Facilities

Responsible for oversight and communication regarding all facilities-related issues, including:

• Roads, buildings, school closures, and health and safety measures

Human Resources

• Prepares annual employee contracts

• Supports employee onboarding / orientation

• Maintains employee files and required paperwork

• Manages Google Workspace users, groups, etc.

• Works closely with Hiring Committee

Committee Work

• Building & Grounds (chair)

• Finance & Development

• Health & Safety 

• Outreach & Communication 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a School Administrator, experience in education, and be familiar with the Waldorf approach. The School Administrator must have the ability to use a computer (e.g. MS Office, Google Docs); they must have strong communication skills, keen organizational ability, attention to detail, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, as well as good judgment and decision-making aptitude. 

Singing Cedars School offers holistic education for children in Preschool-Grade 4, and actively engages Waldorf curriculum and anthroposophical ideas of human development. We currently have two early childhood classes and two combined grades classes, located on three semi-wooded acres, and in walking distance from a beautiful mixed forest and reservoir. Our Grades program is expanding to include Grade 5 in the Fall of 2024, with a Grades 4 & 5 combined class moving to an auxiliary campus. Our campus is located at the edge of a unique small town, in rural southeast Iowa, with a local population of 10,000. Surrounded by a trail system for walking and biking, Fairfield boasts a small-town, cosmopolitan feel, thanks in large part to its progressive culture embedded in serene surroundings.

For the 2024-2025 school year, the School Administrator will work closely with a Development Director, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school and the further development of its programs, respectively; the School Administrator and Development Director will also work in partnership with the school’s volunteer Board of Directors and the College of Teachers. 

Benefits include partial tuition remission for enrolled students of staff, 4 days paid-time-off, a supportive collegial environment, and a professional development stipend. This is a full-time, salaried position, paying up to $40,000 year, depending on experience.

The School Administrator is expected to be available on campus throughout the school day, Monday-Friday, and be available on a regular basis to meet with families and other staff. Work hours will include some evening and weekend hours. Federal holidays are granted for all school employees. The School Administrator is granted one week off during Winter Break and three weeks off during Summer, and has a lightened schedule between June and August. 

Singing Cedars is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a completed application (found on our website) to: employment@singingcedars.com or mail to: 

Singing Cedars School

2149 N. B Street

Fairfield, IA 52556

This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and works closely with the School Administrator.

The Development Director attends board meetings in a consulting position and acts as a non-voting member; attends faculty meetings when needed; and works closely with and takes direction from the School Administrator.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, responsible for oversight of all aspects of the development of the school, including advertising, marketing, outreach, fundraising, grant writing and parent volunteers.  

Areas of responsibility:

Advertising/Marketing

Determining appropriate advertising streams for the school, including:

• Growing relationships with advertising streams to ensure regular school exposure

• Drafting flyers, advertisements, etc. for school events

• Creating and maintaining a timeline of advertising deadlines for school functions and events

• Determining marketing venues for external school functions and events

Parent Volunteers

• Implementation and oversight of parent volunteers, including ensuring that volunteers are provided when needed

• Establishing processes for volunteer sign ups

Development

• Grant writing

• Locating other funding sources

• Promotes Waldorf education within the community

Fundraising

• Oversight of all school fundraising events 

• Works closely with other committees and school staff involved with fundraising events

Committee Work

• Festivals

• Finance & Development (co-chair)

• Outreach & Communication (chair)

• School Store

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the areas noted above and familiarity with Waldorf education. The Development Director must have the ability to use a computer (e.g. MS Office, Google Docs); they must have strong communication skills, keen organizational ability, attention to detail, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, as well as good judgment and decision-making aptitude. 

Singing Cedars School offers holistic education for children in Preschool-Grade 4, and actively engages Waldorf curriculum and anthroposophical ideas of human development. We currently have two early childhood classes and two combined grades classes, located on three semi-wooded acres, and in walking distance from a beautiful mixed forest and reservoir. Our Grades program is expanding to include Grade 5 in the Fall of 2024, with a Grades 4 & 5 combined class moving to an auxiliary campus. Our campus is located at the edge of a unique small town, in rural southeast Iowa, with a local population of 10,000. Surrounded by a trail system for walking and biking, Fairfield boasts a small-town, cosmopolitan feel, thanks in large part to its progressive culture embedded in serene surroundings.

This is a new position, for the 2024-2025 school year. The Development Director will work closely with the School Administrator, to oversee the further development of school programs and to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, respectively. The School Administrator and Development Director will also work in partnership with the school’s volunteer Board of Directors and the College of Teachers. 

Benefits include partial tuition remission for enrolled students of staff, 4 days paid-time-off, a supportive collegial environment, and a professional development stipend. This is a part-time salaried position, with starting pay at $20,000/year. Bonuses may be figured based on performance of grant-writing and fundraising.

The Development Director is expected to be on campus during each school week, and to be available for collaborative work with the School Administrator and parent volunteers. Weekly hours may vary, as this position is project-based to an extent. Work hours will include some evening and weekend hours. Federal holidays are granted for all school employees. The Development Director is granted one week off during Winter Break and three weeks off during Summer.

Singing Cedars is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a completed application (found on our website) to: employment@singingcedars.com or mail to: 

Singing Cedars School

2149 N. B Street

Fairfield, IA 52556