Grades Teacher - Santa Monica, United States - Westside Waldorf School

Description

Position Title:
Grades Teacher


Date:
July 1st, 2024


Department:
Faculty


Reports to:
Head of School


Location:
McComb Campus


FLSA Class:
Exempt


SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position is responsible for the compliance and delivery of the Westside Waldorf School grade school curriculum and method.

This includes the preparation of Main Lessons, skills lessons, report cards, parent conferences, and special events as well as attending faculty, mentoring, and committee meetings, liaising with the administration, faculty, and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and implement daily lesson plans and monthly lesson blocks
• Manage classroom to ensure all students are treated with inclusivity and given an opportunity to grow spiritually, artistically, and academically as their own spirit directs
• Compose student reports and professional correspondence with parents and colleagues
• Prepare and conduct regular parentteacher conferences
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings
• Prepare and participate in assemblies and festivals
• Participate in school community and public relations events (e.g. open house)
• Participate on school committees
• Participate in professional development
• Other duties as directed to meet the needs of the school

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Waldorf Teacher Training Certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Current TB clearance
• Annual State of CA Mandated Reporter Training
• Livescan clearance

SKILLS, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

• Classroom teaching experience in grades 1
• Deep commitment to Waldorf principles
• Wellrounded in the arts

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS (AS INDICATED)
X

Sitting

X

Observing

X

Standing

X

Manual dexterity

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Reading

X

Lifting

X

Hearing

X

Carrying

X

Talking

X

Ability to work indoors and outdoors

X

Keyboarding

Driving

X

Writing


Other:

Westside Waldorf School, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit independent school, does not discriminate due to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or other basis protected by law.