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Strings Teacher for Grades 4-8 at Sunfield Farm and Waldorf School

2022-04-14 13:37:13

Location: Port Hadlock, WA
URL: http://www.sunfieldfarm.org

Description:

Sunfield Farm and Waldorf School is seeking a Strings Teacher to join our faculty for the 2022-2023 School Year. The position would begin in late August for Faculty Preview Days and our All Staff Retreat. Our school year begins the week following Labor Day Weekend.

The Strings Teacher is responsible for providing instrumental music lessons for elementary and middle school students. Music is integral to the Waldorf curriculum, and the string teacher works to introduce basic instrumental and general musical skills to younger students and to develop these throughout the grades. The music program at Sunfield includes classes in violin, viola, or cello for the 4th grade, 5th grade, combined 6/7 grade, and 8th grade. Ideally, we would like to offer two classes per week in each grade for a total of 8 classes.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of string pedagogy and repertoire
Degree in music education or performance desired
Teaching experience in classroom and/or one-on-one instruction desired
Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate the principles into teaching

Areas of Responsibility:
Choosing repertoire, planning lessons, and teaching classes
Preparing students and attending performances at festivals
Attending occasional faculty meetings and monthly All-Staff meetings
Writing mid-year progress reports and end-of year reports
Communicating effectively with parents, students, and colleagues
Collaborating with class teachers
Maintaining an organized classroom space

This position has the option to offer private instruction on campus (which would generate additional income). Experience teaching Choir is also a plus and could mean additional teaching hours.

Sunfield has been on our land for 16 years. We are serving 155 children in preschool through 8th grade this year, and expect a return to strong enrollment for the 2022/23 school year. Daily, children and teachers work with animals, plants, gardens, compost, walk and play on the land, and steward this magical place. Our dedicated faculty of 18 includes lead teachers, assistants and specialties instructors. Our faculty enjoy a strong colleagueship, deepening their work through Anthroposophy and a connection to the land and animals. Faculty have also committed to an examination of issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, with the goal of educating each young person in the elemental values of justice, equity, and inclusivity; and to encourage practices of compassion and critical-thought into their lives within, outside of, and beyond Sunfield. Sunfield maintains a committed and supportive administrative team that participates in the life of the school and farm.

Sunfield Land for Learning encompasses a Waldorf school, Biodynamic farm and community education program. We are located on an 81-acre campus in Jefferson county on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. We are one of few Waldorf schools in the nation that is located on a thriving farm, which includes a forest, wetland and agricultural fields. Sunfield is nestled between the Olympic mountains and the Puget Sound, just outside of Port Townsend, a vibrant Victorian seaport community. We are two hours away from the bustling city of Seattle and have mountains and ocean in our backyard. Truly a beautiful place to live and work!

Salary
Specialty teachers at Sunfield are paid hourly with additional time allocated for class preparation and occasional meetings.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to hiring@Sunfieldfarm.org

Location
111 Sunfield Lane, Port Hadlock, WA 98339

Sunfield is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Grades 1-8 Practical Arts Assistant at Cedarwood Waldorf School

2022-04-11 12:29:29

Location: Portland, Oregon
URL: http://www.cedarwoodschool.org

Description:

Cedarwood Waldorf School is seeking a qualified candidate to become our Practical Arts Assistant teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a part time hourly position and determined by next year’s weekly scheduled classes. Hours can be somewhat flexible and within the time frame of 9:30am – 3:30pm Mondays through Fridays with a work load of 25 – 27.5 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS: · Experience in Handwork and Woodwork – sewing, knitting, crochet, needlework, quilting, sewing machine work and wood carving · Must have experience working with children in a group setting · An understanding and desire to learn more about Waldorf education · Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Please submit your resume, cover letter (highlighting your teaching experience, life experience, qualifications, and strengths) along with three references that we may contact to: gdavis@cedarwoodschool.org
Be sure to include “Attn: Practical Arts Assistant” in the Subject line.

About Cedarwood Waldorf School:
Known as a progressive urban school, Cedarwood is located in SW Portland, an area known for its natural beauty, abundance of outdoor recreational activities and thriving foodie culture. Our relationship with Portland Parks and Recreation has allowed us use of adjacent Lair Hill Park, the first pesticide-free park in Portland, for our movement classes and recess. Portland has a robust Waldorf community, with six schools, a Waldorf high school, many home pre-schools, anthroposophical doctors, therapeutic eurythmists and the Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society.

We serve about 260 students from early childhood through the eighth grade. Our students benefit from rich, diverse programming that includes Spanish, eurythmy, music, practical arts, movement and a middle-school math program. We have a strong, talented faculty that works hard to support one another and consciously represent Waldorf education to our school community and beyond.

Music Teacher at SOLA

2022-04-07 13:37:54

Location: Candler,NC
Description:

SOLA, School of Living Arts, is seeking a Music teacher for the school year beginning August 2022. We are interested in vocal and/or instrumental instruction. Our program is located on 90 acres in western North Carolina with rolling hills, gardens, forests, and animals. Our curriculum is rooted in Waldorf pedagogy and is greatly inspired by working and living closely with the land, plants, and animals.We are a learning model of Waldorf education combined with daily outdoor experiences in our mountain setting. Our music teacher must be able to flow in and out of indoor and outdoor spaces, be open to innovative curriculum and pedagogy, be receptive to feedback, and enjoy working collaboratively with other faculty to create an educational environment that is aligned with our mission and program goals

An ideal candidate will have a deep connection with the natural world, Waldorf training, and class room experience. All applicants will be considered. We are looking for a teacher who brings joy and gratitude to their work and is excited to engage in dynamic activities with the childrens.

Eurythmy Gr. 1-8 Full-time at Waldorf School of Garden City

2022-04-06 09:03:53

Location: Garden City, NY
URL: http://waldorfgarden.org

Description:

The Waldorf School of Garden City
Seeks a Full-Time Eurythmy Teacher

Join our vibrant and diverse school community where collaboration and creativity combine to with our Waldorf curriculum to uniquely meet the needs of today’s students. Our teaching community strives for an ever-expanding understanding of complex issues of race, equity, identity and wellness, while also bringing a well-balanced education through form, structure and organization with artistry, creativity and enthusiasm for learning.

The Eurythmy position would teach in Early Childhood Classes through Grade 8, with possible blocks of Eurythmy in the High School.

Located on a lush ten acres, we are a vibrant Waldorf community situated between northern and southern beaches and yet only a 40-minute drive to the cultural offerings of Manhattan. Our 74 years of experience coupled with an innovative outlook toward the future, makes our team unique.

Our teachers are supported through mentorship, on-going professional development, by connecting to a hub of like teachers, visits to other Waldorf schools. If you are coming from out of the area, generous relocation packages are available. Our school’s comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salary; health, life, and disability insurance and a school-funded retirement account.

More information about our School can be found at www.waldorfgarden.org.

If you would like to dedicate yourself to Waldorf education and join our community, please email a resume, (3) professional references, and a letter of intent to:

Kelly Rae O’Halogan, Faculty Chair
The Waldorf School of Garden City
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530
ohalogank@waldorfgarden.org

Eurthymy Teacher at The Waldorf School of Philadelphia

2022-04-04 10:37:02

Location: Philadelphia, PA
URL: http://https://phillywaldorf.com/

Description:

We invite applications for an experienced Eurythmy teacher to join our innovative faculty. Dedicated to excellence in teaching and with a demonstrable commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, our ideal candidate will develop professional and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community. The Eurythmy teacher provides a varied eurythmy curriculum for EC-8th grade which mirrors the whole education at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, including exploring and developing content that supports our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals. The successful candidate will possess positive and inclusive interpersonal skills, and will be dependable and patient with children. You will be able to effectively teach children of all abilities, cultivate effective classroom management and ensure the appropriate mood and tone for the developmental stage of each class. With a Eurythmy degree from an accredited Eurythmy training center and experience in teaching, you may also have a background in or knowledge of Waldorf education. The successful candidate will bring leadership to all aspects of Eurythmy at our school and will base their practice of teaching on the ever-evolving needs of students of our time, including selecting teaching material and program content carefully according to the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission statement.

Duties will include:

• Preparing and teaching Eurythmy curriculum to students in EC-8 grade
• Evaluating the progress of students and preparing oral and written student reports to discuss with students, parents, and faculty
• Administrative tasks and non-teaching student supervision, including recess duty
• Attending faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and school-specific events
• Interest/experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work

Skills required include:

• Eurythmy training from an accredited Eurythmy Training Center
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf Education
• Previous teaching experience desired

This can be a full or part-time position or a full or partial year. The conditions of this position can be flexible and modified to fit the right candidate. The Waldorf School of Philadelphia offers a competitive salary and benefits package, full-time benefits include healthcare, dental. There are also significant opportunities for professional development. If applicable, consideration will be given to providing relocation support. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to employment@phillywaldorf.com.

Handwork Teacher for 2022-23 at Gathering Waters Chartered Public School

2022-03-31 10:42:48

Location: Keene NH
URL: http://www.gatheringwaterscharter.org

Description:

Seeking Handwork Teacher for 2022-2023

Gathering Waters is a new K-12 charter school guided by the core principles of public Waldorf education. We opened our doors in September 2021 for grades K-9, and will add a grade to our growing high school each year. The mission of Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is to offer students an education that enables them to discover their interests and capabilities; explore the surrounding world; and cultivate a lifelong love of learning, a sense of community responsibility and understanding of environmental sustainability.

Gathering Waters School seeks Handwork Teacher candidates with proven teaching experience and a pioneering spirit who are excited to collaboratively build our school. Ideal candidates possess a strong interest in Waldorf education, a multi-disciplinary background, and are committed to serving a diverse population of learners.

Qualifications: – Minimum of five years of teaching experience preferred – Waldorf teacher training and/or Waldorf teaching experience preferred – Bachelor’s degree in education or related field – NH teaching credential encouraged

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development funding.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Luke Goodwin
School Principal
Gathering Waters Chartered Public School
luke.goodwin@gatherinwaterscharter.org

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is an initiative member of the Alliance of Waldorf Public Education and is committed to the path to becoming a full member of the Alliance.

Our region is uniquely situated to support a Waldorf-inspired charter with a wealth of knowledge and resources that are already established here, including two Waldorf teacher training programs, Antioch University-New England and The Center for Anthroposophy. Families move to the Keene area from all over the country because of the presence of organizations inspired by the philosophy that stands behind Waldorf education, including Monadnock Waldorf School, High Mowing School, Sophia’s Hearth Family Center in Keene, Camp Glenbrook in Marlborough, Kroka Expeditions in Marlow, and Badger Corporation in Gilsum. Southwestern New Hampshire is home to a well-established community that is ready and eager to support a Waldorf-inspired chartered public school and with whom we welcome the opportunity to partner.

Eurythmy Teacher at Wildcat Canyon Community School

2022-03-30 12:16:31

Location: El Sobrante, CA
URL: http://https://wildcatcanyon.org/

Description:

Eurythmy Teacher K-8

Wildcat Canyon Community School is currently seeking a trained and experienced Eurythmy Teacher. This position is flexible; depending on skills and availability, a teacher could work from 50% to full-time, with commensurate benefits. The current full-time salary is $63K, additional compensation based on experience, full benefits, 80% benefits for dependents/20% spouse, 401K.

We are looking for someone who is positive, creative, has strong organizational skills, and communicates well with colleagues, administration, and parents. We value excellent teaching and classroom management skills, artistic integrity, and a deep understanding of child development. We have a comprehensive and contemporary program along with an accompanist. Eurythmy has been a strong program at the school and the children are receptive and joyful in class. Lessons are taught in a bright room with a sprung wooden floor and a Steinway piano.
Ideal candidates have completed a full Eurythmy training and a Bachelor’s degree, have experience teaching, and are committed to collaborative work with colleagues and self development.

About our School

Wildcat Canyon Community School is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian Pre-K-Grade 6 day school located in the township of El Sobrante, California, minutes from Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco. We are currently thriving in our first year as a parent/teacher cooperative, after 40 respected and hard working years as the East Bay Waldorf School. Many school community members have remained committed through this transition and are building a strong school program based on Waldorf curriculum that meets the needs of our current time. In this time of renewal, we are striving to build a community that reflects all voices and backgrounds. We are working diligently and are committed to supporting such a diverse student body and their families as well.

We have been given the opportunity to be stewards to a remarkable 11-acre hillside campus and an additional 80-acres which can provide endless opportunities for building community partnerships and developing programs. The desire to work with local community members and native indigenous groups lives within the school community. The campus and its adjacent wildlands function as an extension of the school’s classrooms, providing hands-on, immersive opportunities for students to spend time learning and playing in nature. Included within the campus lies a biodynamic garden and orchard where the children learn to cultivate fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Spacious grassy fields and hiking paths adorn the campus, providing space for the children to enjoy a variety of outdoor, physical activities.

We feel honored to cultivate a school resonant with the impulses of Waldorf education: a development of the “head, heart, and hands” in children, which offers them health-giving, living education in service of realizing and making their own unique contributions to the future.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, along with a letter of interest, highlighting your teaching experience, life experience, education, qualifications, and strengths. In addition, please include three references that we may contact.

Please submit all the above documentation to jobs@wildcatcanyon.org.

Wildcat Canyon Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of any color, race, gender, sexual orientation, and all ethnic, national, cultural, social
and religious backgrounds.

Handwork Teacher at FolkSoul Farm

2022-03-29 11:38:51

Location: Ashland OR
URL: http://folksoulfarm.org

Description:

FolkSoul Farm is a community-supported farm and holistic education center located on a beautiful farm in Ashland, Oregon. FolkSoul Farm is currently seeking a part time afternoon Handwork Teacher for Grades 1-3 teaching one 45 minute class per grade.
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Our ideal candidate will be able to teach a blended learning model of Waldorf education combined with daily outdoor experiences in a sustainable farm setting. The First Grade Teacher must be able to flow in and out of indoor and outdoor spaces, be open to innovative curriculum and pedagogy, embrace a growth mindset, be receptive to feedback, and enjoy working collaboratively with other faculty and administrators to create an educational environment that is aligned with the school’s mission and program goals.

We are looking for a teacher who brings joy and gratitude to their work and is excited to engage in robust outdoor activities with the children. Candidates should be friendly, open, well-spoken and grounded in Anthroposophy. A Waldorf teaching certificate or current enrollment in a Waldorf teacher training program is preferred.

Teaching hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3 days a week and 8:00-2:30 one day a week with programs running Monday – Thursday and festivals and community events on Fridays.

FolkSoul Farm strives to serve as a model for social and ecological renewal and educational excellence, seeking to act in increasingly creative, collaborative and intentional ways while integrating a diverse community of children, families, and mentors.

The town of Ashland Oregon offers four delightful seasons, proximity to both wilderness and major cities, while also having a comfortable small-town feeling. Because of our popularity as a summer-time destination, Ashland offers many world class cultural events, including the Shakespeare Festival. We have a thriving music and theater life, restaurants, shops and community events. Our amazing local “three rivers” water system offers rafting, kayaking, and swimming for water enthusiasts, and the meeting of the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains offers numerous spectacular hiking opportunities, including access to many high peaks and the Pacific Crest Trail. We are less than two hours from the Oregon and California coasts, the redwoods, Mt. Shasta, and Crater Lake, and four hours from the dynamic metropolitan area of Portland.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. FolkSoul Farm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, family structure or ability. We actively promote diversity and equality, respect, understanding, and celebration of differences. FolkSoul Farm is a Child Protection school and conducts rigorous background checks before hiring any individual. All positions of employment are dependent on comprehensive criminal and professional background checks.

Eurythmy Teacher at The Waldorf School of Philadelphia

2022-03-24 13:49:35

Location: Philadelphia, PA
URL: http://https://phillywaldorf.com/

Description:

Duties will include:

Skills required include:

• Eurythmy training from an accredited Eurythmy Training Center
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf Education
• Previous teaching experience desired

Eurythmy Teacher at The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay

2022-03-22 05:50:07

Location: Palm Harbor, Florida
URL: http://www.waldorftampabay.org

Description:

The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay is a 22-year old, AWSNA member school serving age 3 through Grade 8 on a forested campus, in an urban, seaside location. We have been open and teaching in-person, on-campus classes outside since August 29th, 2020 and are experiencing tremendous growth during this time. We are looking for experienced, Waldorf teachers who long to be part of our thriving community, for years to come.

The ideal candidate will have excellent classroom management abilities, effective communication skills, and professional striving. We seek a candidate who has relevant teaching experience, a deep love for working with children, effective teaching skills that nurture and help develop the capacities in children, and a desire to be a part of a collaborative and committed faculty. The candidate should be trained in Eurythmy and have 3+ years of teaching experience.

This is an hourly, part-time position. Each grade has two Eurythmy classes, per week.

It should be noted that our school is currently also looking for a Movement & Games teacher. A candidate who is also versed in one of these areas could be considered for a full-time position.

Interested candidates should send their resume and three references, accompanied by a cover letter to hr@waldorftampabay.org