Kindergarten Teacher

Kilkenny Steiner School; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kilkenny Steiner School invites applications for a part-time teacher to deliver Waldorf-based sessions in our Kilkenny classrooms. The role emphasizes a head, heart and hands approach, aligning with Waldorf pedagogy and child development principles.

You will observe, nurture, and adapt activities to each child’s needs while collaborating with staff to maintain a harmonious learning environment. The successful candidate will promote the school ethos in interactions with children, parents, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience with Waldorf education methodologies.
• Understanding of child development principles.
• Strong observational and reflective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Waldorf sessions for the assigned class.
• Represent and uphold Waldorf ethos in dealings with families and stakeholders.
• Observe children and tailor activities to support holistic development.
• Engage in professional discussion with colleagues and address areas of need.

Skills

Waldorf pedagogy

Child development

Observation

Parent communication

Job description

1. Be responsible for preparation and delivery of sessions using the Waldorf approach to

children in the assigned class; using appropriate methods, e.g. using head, heart and

hands approach. To provide balanced activities at a pace suitable to the children’s age and

development, based on a deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogy/child development, with

a commitment to exploring and developing compatible innovative educational practice and

initiatives found locally and across the globe.

2. To represent and uphold the Waldorf ethos in all dealings with children, parents,

prospective parents, the public and official bodies.

3. To practice observation of the children in your care, seek to understand them, and work

creatively to nurture the healthy development of their physical, social, emotional and

cognitive capacities, understanding their strengths and weaknesses and structuring work

accordingly.

4. To engage in pedagogical study/discussion and child observation with colleagues and

take a proactive and compassionate approach to addressing areas of concern/need.

5. To undertake appropriate preparation, as necessary both for the effective delivery of the

job and to advance the school’s ethos, principles and objectives; to engage in personal

reflection and self-development; and to commit to deepening your understanding of

Anthroposophy and Steiner Waldorf education work

6. Where difficulties in any area are observed, develop appropriate strategies in

consultation with other teachers if necessary. Make written notes of any critical incidents

that occur. Keep parents informed of relevant items re behaviour, performance, accidents

and incidents.

7. To develop the children’s capacity for critical thinking and problem solving, perseverance,

curiosity and independence.

8. To lead and inspire the children, maintaining good discipline and holding boundaries

assertively, developing children’s confidence and ensuring that effective learning/play can

take place in the class.

9. To cultivate and nourish in the children a sense of wonder and reverence, leading by

example.

10. To maintain the classroom/outside area to a high standard of cleanliness, order and

beauty suitable to the tasks to be undertaken, modelling care for one’s environment and

involving the children appropriately.

11. To liaise with subject teachers and facilitate class screening when appropriate.

12.To prepare the class for festivals.

13. To organise and participate in class outings, trips and events.

14. To keep appropriate records, keep pupil files up to date and record and file all

conversations with parents.

15. To participate in the admissions process for new pupils, meeting with prospective

parents and children.

16. Continuous Personal Professional and Development: It is expected that the Féilecán

teacher will continue to develop their knowledge in Waldorf educational methods and

approaches, the anthroposophical understanding of the human being and the related

process of child development. This may involve attending relevant courses and trainings as

determined necessary by mentor and teachers group. Financial support for such trainings

to be discussed with Finance Group. A general review will take place annually or as

deemed necessary.

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person