Employment at Tamarack
Tamarack Waldorf School, has been in its current location on Milwaukee’s vibrant East Side since 2001. It is situated within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, parks, playgrounds, and museums. Milwaukee is rich in its cultural heritage and diversity celebrating it with many festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year and city. As part of the Great Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons of the year, with plenty of activities that take place to celebrate the changes of season. Our campus is in an urban setting and housed in a historic school building with beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light.
Now in our 25th year, Tamarack Waldorf School is a full member school of AWSNA and WECAN, encompassing early childhood through Grade 8, with an enrollment of more than 240 students. Our culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region is guided through the full complement of Waldorf Education by Tamarack’s well-trained, innovative, and long-serving faculty and staff. Our faculty is committed to continuous growth and improvement, and our pedagogy is strongly rooted in Anthroposophy.
Our strong commitment to increasing and supporting diversity in employment and our programs are expressed in our desire to hire candidates underrepresented in Waldorf Education. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education are encouraged to apply.
The hiring process includes, but is not limited to: a campus tour, classroom observations, one or more teaching demonstrations presented by the candidate, and a hiring interview with members of the current Faculty and Leadership Team. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
Tamarack Waldorf School does not discriminate in admissions, hiring, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, or other statuses protected by law. Furthermore, parents, students, faculty, staff members, and board members are all expected to conduct themselves and discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the school's non-discrimination policy.
Current Openings
Fund Development Specialist
Do you believe human relationship lies at the heart of fundraising? That successful community development takes patience, strategy, humor, and vision? Do you enjoy connecting people with opportunities for their values to take form? Tamarack Waldorf School is welcoming applications for a creative and dynamic fundraising professional, one who is highly collaborative, but self-driven, and keeps children at the center.
The Fund Development Coordinator supports Tamarack Waldorf School by coordinating fundraising and friend-raising efforts that engage and enliven the school community, support its budget, and help carry out its mission. They will promote positive relationships both within the school community and the community at large in ways that inspire people to become involved and support the financial and general well-being of the school. Joining a supportive administrative team, dynamic faculty, and dedicated board, they will work to bring Tamarack into an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.
Responsibilities include:
Create and implement the school’s current and future plans to engage the community in the economic realm of the school, working with parents, alumni, the Board of Trustees, and administration.
Cultivate relationships with donors, grandparents, alumni, and parent volunteers to conduct the Annual Appeal Campaign and annual fundraising events.
Encourage and facilitate activities that build positive relationships with parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends from the greater community so that gifts of work, wealth and wisdom are welcomed and integrated into the school’s achievement of its plans.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Outreach Committees to ensure a strong, positive image of the school in the greater community.
A Bachelor’s degree and experience in community-oriented fundraising is desired. Experience in major gifts development, capital asks, event management, annual campaigns, and current development software are strongly preferred. An enthusiasm for Waldorf education and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are also highly valued.
Tamarack Waldorf School is a full member school of AWSNA, encompassing early childhood through Grade 8, with an enrollment of more than 225 students. Additionally, we serve many families with younger children in our parent-child classes. A culturally, economically, and racially diverse student body from throughout the Milwaukee region is guided through the full complement of Waldorf Education by Tamarack’s well-trained, innovative, and long-serving faculty and staff. Our faculty is committed to continuous growth and improvement, and our pedagogy is strongly rooted in Anthroposophy.
The school is situation within walking distance of many nature settings in an urban landscape, such as the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, parks, playgrounds, and museums. Milwaukee is rich in its cultural heritage and diversity celebrating it with many festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year and city. As part of the Great Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons of the year, with plenty of activities that take place to celebrate the changes of season. Our campus is in an urban setting and housed in a historic school building with beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. For more information about our school and city, please visit our website at www.tamarackwaldorf.org
The position of Fund Development Coordinator receives a part-time wage of $20/hr. A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.
Interested candidates need to submit a resume with contact information for three professional references, a letter of interest and a completed employment application to jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS
Tamarack Waldorf School is looking for dedicated and reliable parents, alumni, and retired teachers interested in joining our roster of substitute teachers. This flexible job opportunity can be adjusted to fit other commitments. To learn more about our substitute teacher program or to see if you would qualify to fit this role, please email jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org