Lead Afternoon Teacher

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School•Newtown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The After-school Teacher works to support the mission of the school and provides extended care to HVWS early childhood and grade school students outside of regular school hours. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience working with early childhood children, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. The teacher will foster a loving, secure, and supportive environment, manage program needs, and implement an afternoon rhythm. Responsibilities include leading activities, ensuring a clean environment, coordinating with parents, and communicating with school staff. The position also involves a commitment to continuing education in Waldorf pedagogy and participation in professional development activities.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience working with early childhood children
Work well with the parents, provide parent education on Waldorf education and create a healthy class community.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues.
Ability to promote the school and its mission effectively.
Experience in a Waldorf setting and knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Preference in hiring for this position will be given to candidates who have completed or started their Waldorf Teacher Training.
Preference in hiring for this position will be given to candidates who have completed Waldorf teacher-training.

Responsibilities

Supervise children in the extended care program at all times.
Provide a loving, secure and supportive mood for the children.
Create reverence and the right inner and outer gestures for the children to imitate.
Manage extended care program needs including supplies and budget.
Work with the other After-school Teachers to implement an afternoon and late afternoon rhythm.
Lead with appropriate verses for gratitude towards snack, games, and engaging activities.
Set out children’s lunches to encourage gratitude for the meal.
Provide a healthy afternoon snack.
Create a supportive mood for the grade school students to do homework.
Create a supportive mood for early childhood children to rest.
Work with the children to foster a clean and tidy environment in the classroom, ensuring the facility is left ready for the morning program to begin the following day.
Ensure a smooth transition from afternoon care to the late care program.
Coordinate with parents to ensure smooth pick-up procedures.
Limit cell phone usage to emergency purposes only.
Communicate questions, concerns, and observations to fellow extended care teacher(s) and/or class teachers as well as the Executive Director.
Commit to continuing education by attending lectures, workshops, conferences to deepen one’s understanding of Waldorf pedagogy when possible.
Participate in peer review, self-evaluations, and mentoring as listed in employment contract.