Early Childhood Lead Teacher (Part-Time)

Website https://twitter.com/DaVinciWaldorf Da Vinci Waldorf School

Independent Private School in Lake County, IL

About:

Da Vinci Waldorf School is an independent, private school established in 1998 serving over 100 students and their community.  We offer a complete curriculum from Pre-K to Grade Eight. We are an associate member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America). Our educational experience includes foreign language, farming/ gardening, handwork, practical arts, instrumental and choral music, movement and student support programs.

 

Hours:  Variable, generally on-site from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM on school days

Days:  M-F for 5-day classes, TBD for 3-day classes

Classification:  Full-Time Faculty- exempt for 5-day teachers; Part-Time Faculty- exempt for 3-day teachers

Reports to: Faculty Chair, Administrator

 

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to teach to a variety of ages and skill levels, including multi-age groups

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited college, university or technical school
  • Experience as a lead classroom teacher, preferably in a Waldorf school
  • Early Childhood Waldorf teaching certification
  • Master’s Degree in subject area or equivalent professional experience
  • CPR/First Aid certification

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensuring student safety
  • Preparing and presenting daily lessons
  • Crafting an age-appropriate curriculum based upon the shared principles and pedagogy of Waldorf education
  • Informing and giving direction/support/mentorship to class assistant
  • Monitoring student progress and composing student reports
  • Setting and carrying out goals for individual learning and achievement
  • Communicating timely with parents, colleagues and student support about student needs and progress
  • Hosting and participating in two to three annual parent meetings
  • Participate in two to three annual enrollment and outreach gatherings
  • Cultivating a healthy and supportive social dynamic among parents and students
  • Participating in regular mentoring from qualified faculty (if requested)
  • Participating in regular full-faculty meetings, department meetings, and any scheduled in-service training that may be scheduled outside of the school hours
  • Proactively coordinating schedules, activities, logistics, and requests for support with Administration
  • Participating in regular recess/rest/ lunch/break supervision duties
  • Attending festivals and major school events during the academic year
  • Actively participating in committees or task groups as needed (after the first year of employment)

 

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintaining a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and productive classroom
  • Coordinating with the office to order necessary supplies
  • Working effectively within class budget parameters annually
  • Participating regularly in professional development and pedagogical study
  • Supporting a healthy school culture by working collaboratively, addressing concerns openly, and directing issues to the appropriate person(s) or group(s)
  • Respond to communications in all forms in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
  • Following the rules and policies of the school delineated in the Personnel Guidebook
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand, walk, and hike for extended periods and significant lengths (up to a mile long)
  • Sit for extended periods, both in chairs and on the floor
  • Safely lift objects and young children up to 50 lbs
  • Squat, stoop, and bend over

 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary based on experience and weekly work schedule
  • Tuition remission based on current employment policy
  • Holidays/ breaks per school calendar
  • Annual training benefits

 

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and list of references to Blair Picone, Administrator: bpicone@davinciwaldorf.org

 

Employment Disclaimer

Da Vinci Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all ethnic, national, cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

 

To apply for this job email your details to bpicone@davinciwaldorf.org

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