Lead Preschool Teacher

Camellia Waldorf School; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Waldorf School is looking for a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to guide young learners in a nurturing environment. This role involves planning engaging activities, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Waldorf education, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to teaching. Join a supportive community dedicated to fostering holistic development in children and contribute to a rich educational experience that respects individual growth and creativity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with children in a Waldorf environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead children ages 2-4 in the Preschool Program using Waldorf Education.
• Oversee all licensing activities and requirements for the Preschool Program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Creativity

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Waldorf Early Childhood Certification

12 Core Semester Units in Early Childhood Education/Development

Job description

Lead Preschool Teacher

About Us: Camellia Waldorf School, located along the Sacramento River, is an established Waldorf School since 1989. Our intimate community is supportive and strongly committed to Waldorf Education. Our rich program offers many learning opportunities for toddlers to teens that meets their developmental milestones.

What We Are Looking For: Camellia Waldorf School is seeking an experienced full-time Lead Preschool Teacher for our 5-day Preschool Program. The preschool teacher will work closely with the Early Childhood Faculty planning festivals, having weekly meetings, and will continue to build a full and healthy program.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of demonstrated success working with children, parents, and colleagues in a previous Waldorf school environment. In addition to a bachelor’s degree and Waldorf Early Childhood Certification, the position requires excellent communication and organization skills, a high degree of warmth, creativity, and initiative to work with students, parents, and colleagues.

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for leading children ages 2 years and 9 months – 4 years in our licensed Preschool Program using the Pedagogy of Waldorf Education.

This position acts as the licensing director for Camellia Waldorf School. The Preschool Teacher is expected to oversee all licensing activity and requirements of the Preschool Program.

The Camellia Waldorf School is a non-profit organization that welcomes applicants of any religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, and national or ethnic origin.

Requirements:

• Waldorf Teaching Certificate (Lifeways, WECAN, etc.)
• Teaching experience in a Waldorf Preschool or Early Childhood classroom
• 12 core semester units Early Childhood Education/Development
• 4 years teaching experience in a supervised group Child Care Center.

Work Days and Weeks:

• Hours On-site: 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 35 Teaching Weeks Per Year

Additional Work Days/Weeks:

• Required Attendance at Weekly Faculty Meetings (3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• Minimum 4 Parent Meetings per Year
• Parent Teacher Conferences (Must be Finished by the End of November)
• June and August In-Service Meetings
• Scheduled In-Service days Throughout the School Year
• February Conference Week
• Open House Dates and Outreach Events as Scheduled
• Participation in Festivals, Celebrations, and School-Wide Events
• Committee Meetings/Duties as Assigned

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