SIERRA WALDORF CAREERS

Sierra Waldorf School was established in 1989 and has an Early Childhood program through 8th grade.  Our program takes a holistic and developmentally appropriate approach to education. This position runs the duration of the school year, 8-25 hours per week including time for mentoring and training. Fingerprinting, and a TB test are part of the hiring process.

Send your resume including 3 references to kbrown@sierrawaldorf.com, please include the job title and your name in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from earnest applicants. 

Job Title: After School Caregiver 

Job Classification: Non-exempt, part-time, hourly 

Summary: 

Sierra Waldorf School was established in 1989 and has an Early Childhood program through 8th grade. Our program takes a holistic and developmentally appropriate approach to education. This position runs the duration of the school year, 8-25 hours per week including time for mentoring and training. All new hires would need to learn and utilize Waldorf Educational practices. This position includes fingerprinting, background checks, and a TB test are required before hire.. 

Reports to: After School Care Director 

Supervisory Responsibilities: none 

Duties/responsibilities: 

When required, duties in the program may include the following tasks: 

Watch and observe children 

Maintain a safe environment 

Checking children in and out of program 

Creating, and preparing age appropriate activities, and crafts 

Preparing inside and/or outside area for snack 

Maintaining healthy and appropriate rules and guidelines to keep children safe 

Maintaining healthy communication with children, staff, parents and teachers 

Attend weekly staff meetings 

Wear appropriate clothing 

Classroom sanitation 

Assist in closing duties and/or completing closing duties 

Maintaining appropriate ratios of children to caregiver 

Maintaining safety of children, staff and families. 

Required Skills/abilities: 

Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills 

Ability to work as part of a team and take direction with flexibility 

Ability to work independently with children and with groups of children

Reliable work ethic 

Promptness 

Record keeping skills 

Attend all training sessions and implement skills on the job 

Learn about Waldorf philosophy 

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Continuing education 

A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, parents and colleagues 

Education and experience: 

Experience working with and supervising children. 

ECE units preferred 

CPR and Mandated reporter certification ( Provided by the school) 

Physical requirements: 

The ability to lift 50lbs. 

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. 

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. 

Ability to work outside in hot, windy and or cold, rainy weather. 

The ability to physically run and move swiftly to maintain safety 

Time, weeks/year 

Part time during the school year and part-time summer hours 

Compensation and benefits 

$17.50 – 20.50 hour DOE

First Grade Teacher for the 2023/24 School Year

Sierra Waldorf is pleased to announce the position for our first grade teacher set to begin for the 2023/24 school year!

Situated in the beautiful, sunny Sierra Nevada foothills, Sierra Waldorf School is fully accredited by AWSNA, serving approximately 110 students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. We are currently rebuilding our enrollment back towards pre-pandemic levels (150).  We offer many rich programs, including Puppetry, Gardening, Spanish, Movement Education, and Woodwork. Our rural campus is nestled in the historic Rawhide Valley, within a short drive to Yosemite National Park, many State parks and local hiking trails. We have an experienced, dedicated faculty who share a strong commitment to mentoring and working out of Anthroposophy.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree and completed Waldorf teacher training.

Purpose and Scope of Job: The grades class teacher is responsible for planning the daily, weekly and block rhythms of the year. These plans are developed in accordance with the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and in light of the needs of the class. The grades class teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development, and seeking out new materials for their teaching.  Teachers commit to faculty responsibilities, including participation in weekly faculty meetings, grades mentoring group, and committee service.

Benefits include:  Step increases per 4 years of service, honorarium gift per 8 years of service, retirement plan, student remission(s), and professional development opportunities.

To apply please email a cover letter, resume copy of transcript(s), and three letters of reference to hiring@sierrawaldorf.com

Job Title: Eurythmy Specialty Block Teacher

Job Classification:  Part time/hourly

Summary: The Eurythmy Teacher leads and instructs individual classes at Sierra Waldorf School.

Reports to:

Faculty and Specialty Mentoring groups,  specific questions/paperwork to Admin

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Only children in care

Duties/responsibilities:

• Instructing each kinder and grades class; 3 kinders half period once per week, 1-2 one hr.  per week, 3, 4/5, 6, 7/8 two hours per class per week.
• Meeting weekly 1 hour with Specialty mentoring group.
• Faculty Meeting Participation 1 hour weekly.
•  3 hours weekly for class preparation 
• Yard Duty: 2 periods weekly
• Write up a Year End report per class describing core content of the program provided and how it meets the child of that age/dev.cycle.
• Admin reporting as needed

Required Skills/abilities:

• Mandated Reporter training
• CPR/First Aid certification
• TB clearance
• COVID vaccination or weekly testing/reporting
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Holds students without the presence of the class teacher
• Manages the behavior of students
• Classroom management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Promptness
• Record keeping skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students and colleagues
• Mentor with specialty teacher group for disciplinary techniques and specifics per student 
• Report to teacher when action was needed/taken with a student
• Creating and maintaining an aesthetic and hygienic classroom environment

Desired Skills/abilities:

• Experience and enthusiasm for working with and supervising children.
• Behavior management skills inline with Waldorf pedagogy.
• Experience/willingness to create and facilitate class performances, Winter Pageant, and other inspired adult education events.
• Handwork skills for garment mending and preparations for performances. 
• Ability to modify/ adapt lessons when/if accompanist unavailable.

Desired Education and experience: 

Eurythmy training in any of the following areas:

•   Pedagogical eurythmy

•   Therapeutic eurythmy

•   Performance eurythmy

 

Ongoing self-development with focus on Waldorf approaches to child development, games, other curriculum based activities.

Physical requirements:

• The ability to lift 25lbs.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to emergency situations.