Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Waldorf School of the Peninsula

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Los Altos, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing environment and developing a pedagogically appropriate curriculum for kindergarten students. They must manage classroom staff and maintain professional communication with parents and school administration.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 1-2 years of relevant classroom experience. Experience in a Waldorf school or completion of Waldorf certification is preferred, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Waldorf Certification

Job Description

Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking a is seeking dedicated, energetic, creative, and prepared professionals to join our teaching team working with Kindergarten aged children. Position Details: 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.

Roles and Responsibilities  

Each employee is responsible for exhibiting good communication, problem solving and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive attitude. In collaboration with Waldorf School of the Peninsula administrative staff and early childhood faculty:

  • 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


Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
    1 – 2 years of previous relevant classroom experience
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    Teaching experience in a Waldorf school
    Have completed, or be willing to complete Waldorf Certification or some Waldorf training

Benefits and Compensation:

Waldorf School of the Peninsula provides medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their dependents. A generous tuition remission benefit is available for children of the employee. Depending on experience, certification and education, the yearly salary range is $72,000 - $75,000.


We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula

Waldorf education is often described as a modern renaissance education, resulting in students who are cultured and knowledgeable, educated, and proficient in a wide range of fields, and possess the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in college, the workplace and in life. Key areas of focus include the development of critical thinking, a highly developed ethical compass, and a lifelong love of learning, while at the same time fostering creativity, innovation, cooperation, and strong communication skills. These are the tools our children need in order to thrive and lead in the 21st century world. In addition to our rich curriculum, signature streams for our high school include experiential and interdisciplinary learning, technology transformation, social and emotional development, service learning and social justice, and environmental stewardship. WSP high school follows an innovative assessment policy that focuses on the goal of intrinsic learning rather than rewards-based grades.
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