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First Grade Job Vacancy in Cádiz, Spain at International Waldorf School Cádiz "Colibri"

2022-04-13 14:53:47

Location: Cádiz, Spain
URL: http://www.casanidocolibri.com

Description:

Vacancy in Spain
Cádiz: Escuela Internacional Waldorf Colibrí
Position: First and Second Grade Teacher
Start date: September/2022
Deadline: May/2022
Contact: colibricasanido@gmail.com
Is mandatory to have B2 level of Spanish and Full Waldorf Preparation Program for Primary.

Thank you.

Gabriela.

First Grade Teacher 2022-2023 School Year at Davis Waldorf School

2022-04-13 14:45:37

Location: Davis, California
URL: http://daviswaldorf.org

Description:

Davis Waldorf School, located in the Central Valley of Northern California, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic first grade teacher. Our ideal candidates are trained in Waldorf education and have experience teaching. They should be committed to collegial work, self-development, and excellence in teaching.

Davis is noted for its desirable quality of life, its seeming small town atmosphere, and an emphasis on parks and open spaces. Davis is also known for its innovation in all aspects of community life as a leader in fostering and implementing non-traditional approaches to traditional problems. Known as an environmentally aware and socially innovative city, Davis boasts more than 50 miles of bicycle paths and more bicycles per capita than any other city in the nation.

The Davis Waldorf School is a school of 215 children, pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. We are in our 37th year and have been experiencing healthy enrollment, ongoing growth, and strong support from our community. We were grateful to have remained open for in-person instruction for the past school, despite the pandemic. We have a strong, trained and experienced faculty and a supportive parent body. We have a robust specialty program that includes Spanish, Handwork, Games, Strings, Band, Gardening and Woodworking. Our staff is full of creativity, experience and commitment, and we look forward to welcoming new teachers into our warm and caring community!

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition remission, 403b and a continuing education stipend.

The position requires a deep understanding and grounding in the foundations of Waldorf education, as well as the abilities to:

Plan the daily, weekly and block rhythms of the year. These plans are developed in accordance with the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and in light of the needs of the class.
Deepen their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seek out new materials for their teaching.
Commit to faculty responsibilities including weekly meetings in our grades section group, weekly faculty meetings and committee service.
Build a healthy class community.
Position Details: Full-time salaried

Minimum Qualifications:
1 – 2 years of previous relevant classroom experience
Relevant experience in a Waldorf inspired program or some demonstrable training in Waldorf pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications:
Have completed, or are currently enrolled in a Waldorf Teacher Training Program
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Teaching experience in a Waldorf school

Our ideal candidate is a certified Waldorf teacher with classroom experience. If you are interested in joining us at Davis Waldorf School, please submit your cover letter and resume to our school director, Jennifer Slater, at director@daviswaldorf.org

First Grade Teacher needed for 2022-2023 at Friends of Willow Tree

2022-04-12 21:06:59

Location: Fallbrook, CA (North County San Diego)
URL: http://www.friendsofwillowtree.org

Description:

Friends of Willow Tree is seeking a First Grade Teacher for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Friends of Willow Tree is an enrichment center that offers a curriculum inspired by Waldorf methods to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. We have an active parent body, a supportive board of directors, and a committed faculty.

LOCATION
Our community will welcome you to our friendly village in North County San Diego. The town of Fallbrook has a lovely Waldorf community, biodynamic farms, study groups, and close proximity to WISC (Waldorf Institute of Southern California). Our program serves a diverse population that might not otherwise have access to a curriculum inspired by Waldorf methods.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an individual who possesses high expectations, a strong sense of personal accountability, a strong “teacherly” presence, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.

As an enrichment program, we work with families who are homeschooling and are either enrolled with an independent study charter or have filed their own Private School Affidavit (PSA).

We look to our teachers to lead not only the children but also the parents in their education. Our goal is to help develop a strong community that is supportive of a developmentally appropriate method of education.

COMPENSATION and PERKS
~ Competitive salary based on experience and education
~ Students attend Monday – Thursday
~ Small class sizes
~ Teachers have their afternoons and Fridays for prep (18 hours/week of teaching and 20 hours/week of paid prep)
~ Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Disability)
~ Life Insurance
~ Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
~ Retirement (CalSavers)
~ Yearly Professional Development Stipend ($1500)
~ Tuition remission

QUALIFICATIONS
~ Bachelor’s Degree
~ California Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Teaching Certificate
~ CPR certified

START DATE:
August 2022

TO APPLY:

1. Submit an Application via this link: https://forms.gle/svJQrEx8HMEyGvkk9
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume
4. Three letters of reference

Class Teacher - Grade 1 at Nelson Waldorf School

2022-04-12 16:56:54

Location: Nelson, BC
URL: http://https://www.nelsonwaldorf.org/

Description:

Class Teacher – Grade 1

Apr 12, 2022
Nelson Waldorf School
Nelson, British Columbia
Canada

The Nelson Waldorf School is seeking a Class Teacher for Grade 1!

Are you an enthusiastic educator who loves Waldorf education? Then consider joining our diverse and multi-faceted team and become part of our wonderful school community. Our ideal individual will be inspired to provide strong academic learning paired with creativity to help nurture the curiosity of our students for the world they live in. They will also bring the best of our Waldorf curriculum and the BC curriculum into the classroom to prepare students to become active and responsible members of our world.

Our beautiful campus comprises 33 forested acres just outside the vibrant and diverse city of Nelson. The beautiful West Kootenay Mountains and Kootenay Lake invite to year round outdoor adventures such as hiking, skiing, boating, swimming, fishing and mountain biking. Our rich and diverse Arts communities include galleries, dance companies, choirs, and theatre performances.The local Selkirk College has a world renown music department that attracts many globally based musicians.

Founded in 1983, we take pride in almost 40 years of experience while continuously remaining innovative. All our educators are supported through mentorship. Professional development is part of our annual rhythm. Teachers participate in both on-site sessions and travel to larger Waldorf centres across North America.

We offer competitive salaries, free tuition for your children, and a healthy work environment that values your work-life balance.

Find out more about our school at www.nelsonwaldorf.org.

To be considered, applicants must
Hold a Teacher Regulation Branch teaching certificate or be eligible for certification,
Be Waldorf trained or willing to participate in Waldorf training (training opportunities available),
Eligible to work in Canada.

If you want to become a member of our compassionate and conscious community, please email a resume, a cover letter, and two (2) professional references to:

Simon Bruskowski, Acting Principal
Nelson Waldorf School
3648 Silverking Ski Hill Rd
Nelson, BC V1L 5P9
employment@nelsonwaldorf.org

FIRST GRADE TEACHER SEPTEMBER 2022 at Sanderling Waldorf School

2022-04-12 12:28:44

Location: Vista, North San Diego County
URL: http://sanderlingwaldorf.org

Description:

Sanderling Waldorf School—located in sunny Southern California and ideally situated between LA and San Diego—is welcoming applications for Class Teacher of the 1st grade. A lovely, rising 1st-grade class is ready for its new teacher to shepherd them through the 8th grade.

Our diverse, energetic, and collegial faculty look forward to having you work with us at our palm tree lined school and minutes from beaches and field trip/camping possibilities galore. We are an established Waldorf school: 22 years old and fully accredited.

Our ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree and Waldorf teaching/training experience. We are located close to WISC, an established and highly recognized Waldorf teacher training institute. Of course, it is expected that you would have a deep love for and devotion to children and are willing to work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and our close-knit community.

Your children would enjoy tuition remission at our nursery through 8th-grade school and its full Waldorf curriculum, and also at our sister school, the San Diego Waldorf School, which has a thriving and well-established high school.

We offer a generous compensation package, including health benefits and a pay scale that acknowledges training, experience, and the realities as best we are able of living in Southern California.

Please email a letter of interest with your resume to, Michael Knauss, our Pedagogical Director: michael.knauss@sanderlingwaldorf.org

First Grade Lead Teacher at Desert Star Community School

2022-04-12 08:01:55

Location: Cornville, Arizona (near Sedona)
URL: http://desertstarschool.org

Description:

Description:
We are looking for class teachers with creative and innovative spirits ready to collaborate with colleagues, administration and the community. We are seeking teachers who will inspire learning, foster growth and success for each individual student and are excited to bring coherence to both the state standards and Waldorf Education.

Essential Job Functions:
-Develops learning objectives and lesson plans that meet state standards and are consistent with the core principles of Public Waldorf Education.
-Engages students in creative, academic and meaningful learning activities.
-Builds a culture of caring through positive and conscious discipline.
-Communicates well with students, parents and staff.
-Identifies and meets the needs of all students through differentiated instruction.
-Participates in student support meetings, IEP meetings, and child studies.
-Maintains plans, student records/grades, and submits on time.
-Works cooperatively with administration and colleagues.
-Attends faculty meetings, professional development, festival, and other school functions as required.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree – required
-2+ years of teaching experience
-Waldorf teaching experience (preferred)
-AZ Highly Qualified Educator Status (within 1 year of hire)
-AZ DPS Level One fingerprint clearance
-Efficient in using the google platform

Desert Star Community School is located in the beautiful high desert near the red rocks of Sedona and Oak Creek. We are also surrounded by the Mingus Mountains and the lovely Verde Valley. We have moderate weather with 278 days of sunshine and a light dusting of snow in the winter.

Desert Star Community School Offers:
-Competitive pay
-Mentoring and Curriculum support on campus
-Generous class supply budget
-Large performance space with stage
-Professional development and Waldorf Teacher Certification stipend
-Healthcare stipend
-Beautiful campus adjacent to National Forest land with access to trails
-Paid sick leave/time off
-Regular planning time/days
-Half day Fridays

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@dstarcs.org

website:https://www.desertstarschool.org

First Grade Teacher at Swallowtail Waldorf School

2022-04-12 00:50:38

Location: Outside of Portland, Oregon
URL: http://https://www.swallowtailschool.org/

Description:

First Grade Teacher

swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm (Outside of Portland, Oregon)
swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm is seeking a first grade teacher for the 2022/2023 school year. This is a full time position beginning July 1, 2022.

SWSF is situated on a six acre campus in Cornelius, Oregon (about 25 miles west of Portland). The school serves students from pre-K through eighth grade. Classrooms are large with ample storage and light. There is a library, music room, science room and movement room. The campus features a large field, playground, covered basketball court and early childhood play yard.

The school also owns a designated 26 acre wilderness property in Hillsboro. Most classes visit weekly throughout the year to work on the land, learn nature crafts and participate in farming activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver a Waldorf based curriculum
• Track student progress
• Monitor classroom budget
• Hold at least four parent meetings and two parent/teacher conferences throughout the year • Participate in festivals and committee work
• Share a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Qualifications
• Waldorf Teacher Training or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or working towards)
• Criminal background check
• First aid and CPR (current by September 2022)

Benefits
• Salary based on training, education and experience
• Dental and vision insurance
• Tuition remission
• Stipend to complete Waldorf training if needed

To apply, please send the following to Kristen Arrastia at kristen@swallowtailschool.org
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three references

First Grade Teacher 2022-23 at The City School DBA Valley Waldorf City School

2022-04-11 17:23:55

Location: Lake Balboa, CA
URL: http://https://www.valleywaldorfcityschool.org/

Description:

The bright, eager students of Valley Waldorf City School (a.k.a. The City School) are looking forward to meeting their first grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Could it be you?

We are a small, community-based school in the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley, founded 22 years ago, and have grown greatly since then. We are associate members of both WECAN and AWSNA.
We are sending an invitation to our colleagues willing to take on the exciting challenge of growing and developing this beautiful, diverse community where Waldorf pedagogy is valued, nurtured, and practiced.

We are located on a charming, park-like, one acre property in Lake Balboa, CA and our present enrollment stands at 55 students – spanning PreK to Eighth Grade. Our class size tends to be small, usually 8-12 students. Our governance is a collaborative endeavor. All teachers have a voice relating to the health and well-being of the school. We also strongly encourage and welcome parents to become involved.

Our ideal candidate would hold their BA and a Waldorf Teaching Certificate, with experience in grades teaching. We would consider a candidate who holds a BA and is in the process of completing their Waldorf certification.

In addition to monetary compensation, main class teachers receive tuition remission for their children.

You can find more information on our website at www.valleywaldorfcity school.org and we invite you to inquire further. We would be glad to engage in a conversation and work with you to arrange a visit.

You may send your inquiry, cover letter, current resume, and 3 professional references to Sarah Northrip at sarah@valleywaldorf.org. If you have questions, you may call (818) 776-0011.

Bring your Waldorf knowledge to our Forest First Grade at Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm

2022-04-11 15:03:19

Location: Essex, NY
URL: http://www.lakesideschoolinessex.org

Description:

Lakeside School offers a dynamic and innovative Waldorf Elementary Program on a working farm for Grades 1 to 3. We are seeking two Waldorf elementary teachers to teach First Grade and a combined Second and Third Grade. While a strong foundation in Waldorf education is a bedrock of Lakeside’s elementary program, the class teachers will have the flexibility to develop new ways of working with the students both inside the school buildings and on our 213-acres of farm and forest.

Working with each other and a team of part-time Specialty Teachers, the Class Teachers will provide a well-rounded curriculum for two small classes of students. Course subjects include, but are not limited to, Language Arts, Mathematics, Movement and Games, Art, Handwork, Farming, Foreign Language, Music, Nature Studies, and Social Studies. Most essentially, our program strives to develop a strong community spirit, so that students learn to respect each other, themselves, and nature and to work together in a positive way. Our diverse classroom spaces include an Outdoor Classroom covered shelter, play yard, two indoor classrooms, a 70-acre farm with orchards, gardens, and a barn yard. Our programs also have access to and make daily use of an adjacent forest with trails, hills, streams, ponds, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Our students play and learn outdoors throughout the seasons.

The elementary students serve as peer leaders to our younger students in our Farm and Forest Kindergarten and Sprouts Day Care programs. While the faculty have strong foundations in Anthroposophy, Waldorf Education, and outdoor education, we continually look at ways to build our programs to meet the needs of the children of the North Country. We work to create a culture of collaboration and initiative.

The Class Teachers’ salaries are based on education and experience, starting at a base of $40,000, and are eligible for 50 percent Tuition Remission for any enrolled children.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience teaching early elementary students in an educational setting.
• Experience teaching in a Waldorf setting.
• Enrolled in or completed Waldorf training in elementary education or willing to commit to training upon hire.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and the ability to work through challenges.
• A respect and love for the outdoors in all seasons and a spirit for adventure.

Position Requirements
• Work collaboratively to develop an innovative elementary program.
• Teach out of the Waldorf philosophy; design and implement appropriate instructional lessons for the curriculum you are responsible for delivering. This includes using technologies to deliver instruction remotely, as the community deems appropriate, in the event of a prolonged school closure.
• Oversee the safety of our students, during school hours.
• Communicate daily and weekly with parents regarding important topics as needed as well as writing reports.
• Participate in community festivals, events, and meetings, and one Community Work Day a year.
• Provide 3 to 4 Parent Meetings per year and participate in School Orientation.
• Work collaboratively as part of a faculty, participating in school-wide decision making, through weekly Faculty-Staff meetings and on Faculty committees.
• Represent Lakeside School at periodic Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWNSA) meetings alongside the School Administrator.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Training.
• Work at school from 8am to 2:30pm, and additional hours as needed for preparation from school or home.

More About the Area
Lakeside School is located in Essex, NY – the heart of the Champlain Valley in the Adirondack Park of northern New York. The central location leads to easy access to Lake Champlain and the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Essex County provides a unique balance between outdoor adventures in the mountains and on Lake Champlain, and progressive farming and artistic communities. Lakeside faculty and staff live in communities within a 45 minute driving range. When a bigger city is desired, Burlington, VT, Plattsburgh, NY, and Montreal as well as two-time Winter Olympics host Lake Placid are within driving distance.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, a brief biographical sketch, and two professional phone references. E-mail Maeve at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org or call (518) 963-7385. Positions open until filled.

First Grade Teacher for 2022-23 School Year at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School

2022-04-11 13:48:23

Location: New Paltz, NY 12561
URL: http://mountainlaurel.org

Description:

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, located in the heart of New Paltz, NY is seeking a First Grade Class Teacher for the 2022 school year.
A love of teaching and training in Waldorf Education is expected with our ideal candidate being a certified Waldorf Teacher with classroom experience. This candidate should also have an interest and impulse to work in collaboration with colleagues and with the Anthroposophical principles of Waldorf Education.
A Nursery through Eighth Grade school, Mountain Laurel Waldorf School was founded in 1983 by a group of parents searching for an educational alternative for their children. The school is housed in a charming Victorian mansion, circa 1876, which is in walking distance from the village center of New Paltz, Historic Huguenot Street (the oldest street in America), the State University of New York (SUNY) campus, and a large community playground where our elementary school children play. Our music program includes both an after school chamber group and recorder ensemble. The school currently has a mandate group system of governance and a committed College of Teachers. Our staff numbers near twenty five, with an active and supportive Board of Trustees. A full-time salaried faculty member is entitled to benefits: health and dental insurance, 401K, professional development, and tuition remission.
Located in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley, New Paltz is approximately ninety miles from New York City. It is home to many active artist and ecological groups, as well as the renowned Mohonk Mountain House skating pavilion and nature preserve. In addition, two major centers of Anthroposophical endeavor, Spring Valley with Sunbridge College and Hawthorne Valley are close by.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in joining us at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, please send a letter of interest, a resume, which includes a biography and at least two references, all to the attention of the Personnel Committee email:personnel@mountainlaurel.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!