Waldorf School of New Orleans is expanding and seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic full-time Lead Kindergarten Teacher for the 2021-22 School Year. Located in the heart of Mid-City, our Main Campus inhabits the newly renovated, historic St Rose de Lima parochial school building.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher duties include:
Instructing Kindergarten students according to Waldorf pedagogy, nurturing each unique child with respect, and modeling healthy behavior
Planning and developing Kindergarten curriculum, applying curriculum standards and learning objectives that adhere to Waldorf pedagogy
Using effective teaching techniques, materials, and activities to promote physical, mental, and social development, and support a health and harmonious classroom
Establishing and maintaining fair and just standards for student behavior to ensure a supportive and safe social environment
Carrying out celebration of festivals and birthdays in a manner related to the curriculum
Communicating objectives to students in a calm manner, using clear and precise language
Observing, evaluating, and providing for specific student needs
Monitoring and assessing student progress, personal and social behavior, and provide regular feedback to parents, mentor faculty and administration
Documenting student progress and prepare mid-year and end-of-year reports for each child
Scheduling and participating in parent conferences, conversations, and meetings
Participating and/or holding a Chair position in Early Childhood Hiring and other school committees
Participating in weekly faculty and Early Childhood staff meetings
Directing, supervising, training and evaluating teaching assistant(s) who support the Kindergarten classroom
Mentoring other Kindergarten teachers
Maintaining professional competence through continuing education, development and renewal
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must
Hold Waldorf Teacher Certification in Early Childhood by a program recognized by WECAN or be enrolled in and pursuing Certification in such a program before employment begins
Have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience in a Waldorf Kindergarten
Have a Bachelors or Associates degree in Education, Art, or Psychology
Submit a biography, resume, and three references
Preferred Candidates will:
Have at least 3-5 years of teaching experience as a Lead Teacher in Waldorf Kindergarten
Benefits include:
Health care coverage
Matching contributions to WSNO IRA/retirement program
Paid time off
Tuition Remission
Please send biography, resume, and three (3) references to apply@waldorfnola.org