Summer Camp Specialty Teacher
Opening Statement
Brooklyn Waldorf School (BWS) seeks creative and enthusiastic Specialty Teachers to lead engaging, hands-on programs for our Grades Summer Camp (rising 2nd–6th Grade). Specialty sessions run for one week and culminate in a showcase or project that highlights each week’s learning and creativity.
We welcome educators, artists, and skilled professionals with unique areas of expertise. Past offerings have included gymnastics, doll making, printmaking, cooking, and other crafts and performance-based classes.
An understanding of, or openness to, Waldorf education principles is highly valued.
Specialty Teachers collaborate closely with the Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, who oversees scheduling, logistics, and communication with families. Depending on enrollment, a Camp Counselor may assist in classes.
Camp Schedule (2026)
- Week 1: June 15–18 (no camp June 19)
- Week 2: June 22–26
- Week 3: June 29–July 3
- Week 4: July 6–10
- Week 5: July 13–17
- Week 6: July 20–24
- Week 7: July 27–31
About
The Brooklyn Waldorf School provides a holistic, arts-integrated education rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, fostering creativity, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking. Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 8 and is committed to equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
BWS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
Essential Job Duties
- Commit to teaching one week between June 15 – July 31, 2026 (additional weeks negotiable).
- Design and lead a daily specialty program, serving as the lead instructor in your subject area.
- Create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build skills and culminate in a final project or performance.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and inspiring classroom environment.
- Communicate lesson plans and supply needs with the Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, adhering to the summer camp budget.
- Report any student concerns (behavioral, developmental, or logistical) promptly.
- Arrange for a substitute in the event of an absence.
Qualifications
- Experience designing and leading educational or specialty programs for children.
- Proven expertise in your discipline or craft.
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to support diverse learners.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience working in a camp or school setting is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and engage families positively.
- Comfortable navigating a multi-floor school building (stairs/elevator).
- Interest in or openness to Waldorf education philosophy.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Brooklyn Waldorf School.
Employment Details
Position Title: Summer Camp Specialty Teacher
Location: Brooklyn Waldorf School, 11 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (on-site)
Employment Type: Temporary, Summer 2026
Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Auxiliary Programs Coordinator
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays) – approximately 21 hours per week
Term: June 15 – July 31, 2026
Compensation: $40/hour
To Apply
To apply, please email summerprograms@brooklynwaldorf.org with your résumé and a statement of interest outlining the specialty program you would like to teach this summer.
