Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Waldorf School of the Peninsula•Los Altos, CA

2d•$72,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking dedicated, energetic, creative, and prepared professionals to join our teaching team working with Kindergarten aged children. This is a full-time salaried position. Waldorf Education believes the key indicators to being successful in kindergarten and in life are strong social and emotional skills, a curiosity for learning, and strong supportive role models. Outdoor play in all seasons is a major part of a Waldorf early childhood education. This exposes the young students to nature and the larger world around them, as well as varied opportunities to be active and calm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
1 – 2 years of previous relevant classroom experience

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a Waldorf school
Have completed, or be willing to complete Waldorf Certification or some Waldorf training

Responsibilities

Teach early childhood classes
Create a nurturing environment for young children and families
Develop classroom program, curriculum and schedules to ensure pedagogically and developmentally appropriate practices
Manage classroom staff, providing clear expectations and responsibilities
Work collaboratively and professionally with other early childhood teachers to establish a cohesive early childhood community
Work collaboratively and professionally with school administration
Develop avenues of parent communication and education; weekly newsletter, bulletin board, workshops & class meetings, etc.
Provide ongoing assessments of child progress
Provide bi-annual Parent and Teacher conferences
Oversee food service
Attend division and faculty meetings as required
Serve on school committees as required
Establish and maintain relationships with greater early childhood community
Exhibiting good communication, problem solving and priority setting skills
Maintaining an overall positive attitude