Early Childhood Lead Kindergarten Teacher

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER (Kindergarten)

Hours / Schedule:

Preschool campus hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday - Friday

Faculty Meeting: Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Additional hours may be scheduled as needed to fulfill duties outlined in the Letter of Agreement and Addendum.

Classification:

Non-Exempt, Hourly

Salary & Benefits:

$49,000 – $53,000 annually, DOE

Benefits include annual salary increments for experience, additional compensation for completed Waldorf training, ongoing mentoring and professional development, and tuition remission for qualified children.

Reports To:

Faculty & Personnel Committee

Purpose of the Role

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher works out of a deepening understanding of the developing child, informed by the spiritual insight of Anthroposophy. This role recognizes each child as a developing spiritual being with individual destiny and unlimited potential, educating them with active interest, joy, and enthusiasm.

The teacher presents learning artistically and imaginatively, grounded in the threefold nature of the child, in support of the child’s physical, emotional, and spiritual development. The role seeks to enrich the children’s inner life, support healthy will forces, and gently connect will with emerging thinking capacities.

The teacher is committed to ongoing inner development, striving to strengthen personal talents and capacities, and relates to the school community—parents, students, colleagues, and alumni—in a healthy, life-supporting, and responsible manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the classroom for the new school year
• Plan and present well-prepared, developmentally appropriate lessons daily
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment
• Purchase food and classroom supplies as needed
• Prepare the class for participation in seasonal festivals
• Organize and conduct appropriate celebrations of seasonal festivals
• Present a minimum of four parent evenings per year (one in conjunction with the full Early Childhood Program)
• Conduct at least two parent conferences annually with each family; additional conferences as needed
• Maintain written records of student attendance, progress, and parent conferences
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Office and participate in the school intake process
• Attend daily Faculty Opening at 8:05 AM
• Attend weekly Faculty Meetings on Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PM
• Carry out administrative duties as assigned by Faculty
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Participate in at least one off-site public outreach event annually, as needed
• Conduct a minimum of two on-site outreach or informational events annually (e.g., Morning Roses)
• Attend agreed-upon school events, including festivals, Open House, fundraising and outreach events, Board/Faculty retreats, and the Annual Corporate Meeting
• Meet at least weekly with a mentor, as outlined in the Faculty Development Plan or required by the College of Teachers
• Attend the February Teacher Conference (or ECP equivalent) and summer professional development
• Complete one Waldorf education workshop annually in preparation for the following year’s curriculum
• Ensure the classroom is clean and ready for use for the following school year by June 30
• Prepare and submit to the College of Teachers by the first day of August:
• Syllabus – summary of each block
• Block rotation schedule for the school year
• Parent meeting dates. Meeting dates and times must be coordinated with other teachers in August meetings.
• Fulfill all additional responsibilities outlined in the Employment Contract Addendum
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Waldorf teacher training
• Prior teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Commitment to Anthroposophy, Waldorf pedagogy, and the social ideals of the Waldorf education movement
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults
• Flexibility, sense of humor, warmth of soul and spirit
• Physical and emotional stamina

Requirements

This position is within a licensed Early Childhood facility. All Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements apply, including a minimum of 12 core semester units in Child Development.