ADMISSIONS TEST PREP TEACHER
Opening Statement
The Brooklyn Waldorf School is seeking an experienced and qualified teacher to lead an Admissions Test Preparation class for middle school students (grades 6–8), as part of the After School Program offerings. This course will help students strengthen core academic skills, build confidence, and develop effective test-taking strategies for independent and specialized high school admissions exams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test preparation, teaching, or tutoring, with an understanding of how to support students’ academic growth in a manner consistent with Waldorf values.
Classes are held Monday through Friday on school days, with two time slots available: 3:15-4:15 pm and 4:20-5:20 pm. The Test Prep Teacher may teach one or both sessions on their assigned day, depending on enrollment and teacher availability.
If a teacher cannot attend a scheduled session, they must arrange for a qualified substitute.
Teachers will work closely with the Auxiliary Program Coordinator, who serves as the on-site director during After School hours and is available to assist with family communications and logistical concerns (e.g., early pickups).
Please note: Classes are subject to minimum enrollment.
About
The Brooklyn Waldorf School is a vibrant and dynamic school nestled in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. BWS provides an education that meets the needs of each student in a developmentally appropriate manner, integrating critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a deep connection to the arts through the curriculum founded by Rudolf Steiner. Through leading a balanced and well-rounded school life, students are expected to understand themselves as agents of change in an ever-evolving world.
Our faculty hails from all over the world and includes both seasoned Waldorf teachers and those new to Waldorf education. Serving over 160 students from pre-K to grade 8, teachers typically remain with a class through multiple grades, forming deep relationships over time. BWS teachers care for their students as whole individuals and provide not only for their academic development, but also for their emotional intelligence, artistic capacities, and physical knowledge of their surrounding environment. Teachers develop their own classroom content through active engagement with curricular resources prepared by our Faculty Council and reflect our local urban environment and community values.
The Brooklyn Waldorf School was founded in 2005 by a body of parents and Waldorf graduates who sought a nurturing space within the city where their children could discover and explore their inner potential. As the school community grew, classes expanded to include Parent-Child, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School.
Brooklyn Waldorf School is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications. BWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
BWS is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide a developmentally and pedagogically appropriate Admissions Test Prep class once per week for middle school students.
- Design engaging, confidence-building lessons that strengthen reading comprehension, math reasoning, and problem-solving skills relevant to standardized admissions tests (e.g., ISEE, SSAT, TACHS, SHSAT).
- Introduce students to effective study habits and test-taking strategies that reduce anxiety and encourage self-awareness.
- Create a positive and supportive environment that reflects the educational values of a Waldorf school.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom space.
- Facilitate all transitions to and from class.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students enrolled in the class.
- Secure a substitute teacher in case of absence.
- Communicate with the Auxiliary Program Coordinator regarding logistical, pedagogical, or behavioral matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in admissions test preparation, tutoring, or middle school teaching (English, Math, or related subjects).
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students at varying skill levels.
- Familiarity with or openness to Waldorf education and its child-centered, holistic approach.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt lessons for student absences, late enrollments, or varying test goals.
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, faculty, and staff.
- Experience working in an after school or similar educational environment is preferred.
Employment Details
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
TERM: Spring 2026 Semester (February – June, 2026)
LOCATION: 11 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (on-site)
SCHEDULE: One day per week between the hours of 3:15 to 5:20 p.m, on days when school is in session.
REPORTS TO: Auxiliary Programs Coordinator
SALARY RANGE: $125 per hour-long class with a minimum enrollment of three students.
To Apply
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to afterschool@brooklynwaldorf.org with the subject line “Admissions Test Prep Teacher”. Include your CV or résumé and a cover letter that detailing your approach to test preparation and student engagement.
