Lead Teacher, Early Childhood
About The Position
The Brooklyn Waldorf School (BWS) is a vibrant and dynamic school located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, offering an education that nurtures each student's intellectual, emotional, and artistic development through a curriculum founded by Rudolf Steiner. Serving over 160 students from pre-K to grade 8, BWS teachers build deep relationships with students as they typically remain with a class through multiple grades. The school was founded in 2005 by parents and Waldorf graduates seeking a nurturing space for children to explore their inner potential, and has since expanded to include Parent-Child, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and experience as a Teacher (Required).
- A love of children ages 2-6 and a deep desire to support their growth, through observation and collaboration.
- Previous Waldorf training and/or a willingness to take Waldorf courses within the first few years of employment (professional development funding is available to partially offset associated costs).
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for significant periods of time, use staircases often, and lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to be outdoors with children in all seasons.
- Musical and artistic ability.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a warm demeanor.
- A strong connection to and appreciation for nature.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to connect with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Physical stamina and enthusiasm for spending significant time outdoors in various weather conditions, and walk up to 2 miles.
- Dedicated to fostering a Waldorf Pedagogy that moves beyond European-centric perspectives and prioritizes a diverse, multicultural curriculum.
Nice To Haves
- Waldorf experience (Highly preferred).
Responsibilities
- Create an engaging play-based Waldorf Early Childhood curriculum focused on nurturing the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, and physically—through a balance of structured activities and creative play.
- Oversee daily operations, guide and oversee the class Support Teacher.
- Maintain student records.
- Prepare student end-of-year reports for parents in accordance with school policies.
- Write bi-weekly newsletters updating parents on class activities.
- Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel.
Benefits
- Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt
- Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending, and Metrocards (where applicable)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Reduced tuition for dependents
- Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
