HandworkTeacher

Mountain Sunrise Academy; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Sunrise Academy in Utah County invites a full-time Handwork Teacher to teach fiber arts to students in grades 1–6, embracing Waldorf pedagogy and a holistic approach to education.

The ideal candidate has fiber arts experience and at least two years of teaching children, with Waldorf training or a commitment to pursue it, plus a collaborative approach with parents and colleagues. The role emphasizes creative hands-on learning, intentional planning, and a nurturing classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of fiber arts.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching children.
• Waldorf experience is highly recommended; certificate in Waldorf education or willingness to pursue training.
• Regularly able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, pedagogy, and methods of Waldorf education.
• Teach students in grades 1-6 fiber arts techniques such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, and sewing.
• Meet students at their current capacities while teaching practical life skills and aesthetics leading towards a well rounded education.
• Good communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Show effective classroom management.
• Work with individual children who need guidance.
• Facilitate daily/weekly rhythms through intentional lesson planning and provide a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Care for the physical and emotional well-being of the children.
• Care for the physical environment which includes maintaining a beautiful classroom that is clean and orderly.

Skills

Fiber arts techniques

Teaching children

Waldorf education exposure

Classroom management

Education

Waldorf teacher training

Certificate in Waldorf education

Job description

Title: Handwork Teacher Full time

starting at 55K, dependent on experience and education

PTO time, 401K contributed at 6% of your salary, and low cost excellent health, vision, and eye insurance.

Mountain Sunrise is a Waldorf-inspired Kindergarten - 6th grade charter school in Utah County. We are located on the border of Saratoga Springs and Lehi, on the banks of beautiful Utah lake, surrounded by the majestic Wasatch mountain range. We offer a whole-child education model that strives to develop the head, heart and hands of each child. We value arts-integration, experiential learning, and nature.

Description: Mountain Sunrise teachers are expected to create and maintain a professional program true to the ideals of Waldorf pedagogy.

We are seeking candidates who are innovative, creative and flexible and ready to join us wholeheartedly in continuing to develop a unique Waldorf-based educational environment. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in teaching and be committed to dialogue with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, pedagogy, and methods of Waldorf education
• Teach students in grades 1-6 fiber arts techniques such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, and sewing
• The successful candidate will meet students at their current capacities while teaching practical life skills and aesthetics leading towards a well rounded education
• Good communication and collaboration with all stakeholders
• Show effective classroom management
• Work with individual children who need guidance
• Facilitate daily/weekly rhythms through intentional lesson planning and provide a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Care for the physical and emotional well-being of the children
• Care for the physical environment which includes maintaining a beautiful classroom that is clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of a variety of fiber arts
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching children
• Waldorf experience is highly recommended such as a certificate in Waldorf education or experience as a Waldorf teacher. If these are not present then the teacher should have a commitment and dedication to receive professional Waldorf teacher training to develop skills and capacities, which we will help provide. We also provide onsite Waldorf trained mentor teachers!
• Regularly able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds

If interested send two letters of recommendation, cover letter and resume to Patrick Freeman. [e-mail]