JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT MWS
Our School Community
Malamalama Waldorf School was founded in 1978 by a group of devoted parents and educators seeking a different educational experience for children in the Puna district of the Big Island. MWS offers education preschool through Grade 8. MWS is located in the residential subdivision of Hawaiian Paradise Park, nestled on a 20-acre parcel in a beautiful rainforest setting. In 1979 MWS was incorporated as an independent, non-profit educational and cultural organization in the State of Hawaii. The school is a well-respected member of the Big Island community with over 40 years dedicated to Waldorf Education preschool through 8th Grade. Our graduates regularly go on to hold top academic honors in high school, including graduating valedictorians and salutatorians. They are also leaders in athletic, artistic, and performing arts endeavors.
The Big Island of Hawaii is rich in cultural diversity as well as boasting a most unusual volcanic landscape, ranch lands, and beaches. You can surf in the morning and don winter apparel for a jaunt to the summit of Mauna Kea in the afternoon.
On the Big Island, we are blessed with a beautiful natural environment, rich cultural opportunities, a temperate climate, a relatively low cost of living, and affordable housing options. The school’s salary together with its generous benefit package supports a moderate lifestyle.
Our inspiring faculty are enthusiastic with a commitment to Waldorf education delivered with warmth and through collaboration. Our dedicated Specialty Subject teachers provide Hawaiian Studies and Language, Japanese language, handwork, and music. Our parents are supportive and involved in many areas of the school, including active participation in festivals, and sharing their talents by volunteering to meet the needs of the school.
We value teachers who are open to learning about other cultures and enjoy nurturing healthy relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. We seek candidates with excellent teaching, classroom management, and communication skills and a deep understanding of students and their development.
SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25
Substitute Teachers
On-call M-F. Must pass a background check.
After-School Care Teacher- Early Childhood
Early Childhood Teacher to provide loving care to children ages 3-6 following the regular school day program. Teachers will need to have a Director-Teacher Card with DHS Registry. Hours: M-Th 2-5:30, F 12-5:30
After School Care Assistant- Early Childhood
Early Childhood Assistant to provide support for the Afterschool Teacher and loving care to children ages 3-6 following the regular school day program. Assistants will need an Assistant Card with DHS Registry.Hours: M-Th 2-5:30, F 12-5:30
After School Teacher/Director - Grades
Grades Teacher/Director will provide loving care to children ages 6-14 following the regular school day program.
Teachers/Directors will need to have a Director-Teacher Card with DHS Registry. To receive this card, you need to satisfy any one of the requirement groups:
1. Bachelor’s degree and 12 months experience working with children, at least 6 months of that experience should be with school-aged children;
2. Child Development Associate degree and 12 months experience working with children, at least 6 months of that experience should be with school-aged children;
3. 2 years of college and 24 months experience working with children, at least 6 months of that experience should be with school-aged children.
Hours: M-Th 2-5:30, F 12-5:30
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
After School Teacher's Assistant- Grades
Teacher’s Assistant will provide loving care to children ages 6-14 following the regular school day program.
Teacher’s Assistants must have a Program Leader Card with DHS Registry. To receive this card, you need to satisfy any one of the requirement groups:
1. 2 years of college and 6 months experience working with school-aged children;
2. Child Development Associate degree and 6 months experience working with school-aged children;
3. High School diploma and 6 months experience working with school-aged children.
Hours: M-Th 2-5:30, F 12-5:30
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Movement Teacher: Grades 1-8
Mālamalama Waldorf School is actively seeking a dynamic, creative, and nurturing, part-time Movement Teacher for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Our ideal candidate will have experience teaching Movement in 1-8 Waldorf School and have certification in Spacial Dynamics®, Eurythmy, or other movement disciplines. In addition, experience as a physical education teacher and/or trained movement therapist is also welcome. Each candidate will show examples of the ability to create a developmentally appropriate movement curriculum for classes of children 6-14 years of age. They will be able to draw upon a repertoire of cooperative games along with an understanding of the Greek Pentathlon and Medieval/Global Games.
We seek to hire an individual who is self-directed, creative, artistic, collaborative, knowledgeable of, and committed to Waldorf education and Anthroposophy. Candidates preferred to have a Bachelor’s degree or higher with prior teaching experience (ideally in a Waldorf school) as well as completion of, or current enrollment in, Waldorf teacher training. Student teachers in training are encouraged to apply as well.
We offer a competitive hourly wage based on education and experience and a benefits package, including support for professional development.
This position begins in August 2024 and is part-time at 6 hours per week.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits: Tuition discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Keaau, HI 96749: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Hawaiian Studies Teacher: Grades K-8
Mālamalama Waldorf School is seeking a Kumu for our K-8 Hawaiian Studies program for the 2024-25 school year. We are looking for someone to bring their gifts to the program, shaping the position in part by their own individual strengths. This may include ‘ōlelo, hula, traditional handcrafts, music, and more. As a school, we appreciate and value Hawaiian history and culture and look to honoring the history of the past by enlivening it in the present as well as being good stewards of the ʻāina.
We seek to hire an individual who is self-directed, creative, artistic, collaborative, and knowledgeable of child development. Experience in teaching Hawaiian Studies and knowledge of Waldorf education preferred.
We offer a competitive hourly wage based on education and experience and a benefits package, including support for professional development.
This position begins in mid-August 2024 and is part-time for 7.5-14 hours per week, depending on the candidates range of skills and availability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Tuition discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Keaau, HI 96749: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
TO APPLY
Interested applicants are required to fill out our Employment Application form above and are welcome to send a letter of introduction, resume, college transcripts, Waldorf certifications, and three references to the Recruiting Committee at Mālamalama Waldorf School.
Mālamalama Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic, and we actively seek to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to promote diversity and support the contributions of all employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for employment opportunities at Mālamalama Waldorf School.