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Waldorf Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Salary Range:
$42,000 to $65,000

Benefits:
Medical, dental, tuition remission for dependents

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How to Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter describing your knowledge of Waldorf Education®, a brief biography, and three references (with contact information) to:
hiring@waldorfacademy.org, Attn: Hiring Committee.
Please state “Kindergarten Teacher” Application in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for their submissions; however, we will only contact candidates we feel are the best-suited for this position.
No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
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Waldorf Academy is seeking a qualified lead teacher for our innovative Waldorf kindergarten program.

Purpose:
At Waldorf Academy, we offer a unique pedagogical approach, grounded in the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, that is comprehensive, unparalleled, and inclusive of global cultures. Relationship-based, experiential learning infuses arts, movement, and outdoor education across the curriculum. Parents refer to the approach as “schooling with heart,” a kinder, gentler education where a carefully planned and applied pedagogical framework aligns with the stages of brain development in ways that allow magic and wonder to linger longer in childhood.

Scope:
• creates and maintains a warm and nurturing learning environment for all children in the kindergarten program.
• prepares daily classroom activities (practical and artistic), circle and story time and indoor and outdoor play that supports the development of the child from age 3 ½ - 6 years old.
• develops weekly and seasonal rhythms
• prepares the children, the parents and themselves for the grade one transition.
• attends leadership and mentorship meetings as required
• will work with a team to ensure the half, full and extended day are held as one fluid program.
• will work with the Early Childhood team
• prepares parent evenings
• writes yearly report cards


The following qualifications are required:
• Bachelor of Education or R.E.C.E. certification
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
• Training and/or experience in Waldorf education
• Recent Police Check and CPR-First Aid training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, colleagues and parents
• Strong organizational skills and energy for working in a vibrant community-based school


Ideal candidates are committed to deepening their understanding of Waldorf Early Childhood, child development, and anthroposophy

The hours are from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm and follow the school calendar. Attending full sectional meetings, coordinating parent evenings and participating in seasonal festivals are required. A list of mandatory events and festivals will be provided.
We provide a competitive salary and a healthy positive working environment and collegial team.


Join Our Community at Waldorf Academy!
Waldorf Academy is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America® and for over thirty years has built its mission on a spiritual and arts-focused pedagogy which all our teachers study and bring to life in the classrooms.

In pursuit of this mission, Waldorf Academy seeks Waldorf-trained teachers primarily, however, we will consider traditionally trained teachers (B.Ed.) who have made a long-term decision to pursue Waldorf training and a career as a Waldorf teacher.

Annual professional development is an expectation of all practicing teachers at Waldorf Academy. Support includes mentoring, regular job performance evaluations, and financial support for approved training and workshops.

Waldorf Education® recognizes that children have distinct, age-related educational and emotional needs according to their naturally unfolding stages of development. In the grade school, a specially designed comprehensive academic, artistic, cultural, and practical curriculum encourages students to develop into creative, balanced, responsible and free-thinking individuals.

Please find more about Waldorf Academy’s community and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice here: https://waldorfacademy.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/