Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Kindergarten teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This could be the right job for you: Do you enjoy singing, practical work, storytelling, and the beauty and wonder of nature in all seasons? Concerned about preserving the magic and innocence of childhood? Ready to work with fellow staff members to bring Waldorf education to children in this modern and diverse world? If these questions pique your interest, too, then reach out to us! Key to this role is working with the foundations of Waldorf early childhood education to develop a curriculum that meets the children in a healthy, joyful, purposeful manner and lays the foundation for academic learning. The Kindergarten teacher works to build a healthy class community that is meaningful and beneficial to each child, their parents and the class collectively. In addition, the teacher serves the school through committee work and administrative responsibilities as part of the early childhood group.
Position Details: This is a full-time salaried position. Benefits may include health insurance, ongoing professional development, and tuition remission for children.
We recognize there are many paths that may have prepared you for this experience, such as: ● Bachelor’s Degree
● 1 – 2 years of previous relevant classroom experience
● Teaching experience in a Waldorf school preferred
● Have completed, or be willing to complete Waldorf Certification/Training
How to Apply: We invite you to complete our Required Employment Application, which will give space to upload your resume, cover letter, and references (found here https://waldorfmoraine.org/employment/). If you have any questions or need assistance, please email hiringteam@waldorfmoraine.org. We will only view applications submitted through our school's required employment application, not through Indeed.
About Waldorf School at Moraine Farm: Our amazing campus is part of a 200-acre natural wonderland with meadows, woods, hiking trails, playgrounds, and beautiful classrooms located north of Boston. Visit our website or social media channels to learn more, www.waldorfmoraine.org.
Our school, now in its 37th year, is a full member of AWSNA. We have approximately 80 children enrolled in Nursery through Grade 5. Grades children participate in several subject classes, including Physical Education, Music (Strings and Orchestra), Handwork, and . Our Early Childhood program includes Kindergarten, Nursery, Toddler and Parent-Child classes. Our faculty is a diverse, multi-generational group. We are a mix of both new and experienced teachers. We are committed to faculty support and development and provide ongoing mentoring and regular evaluation. We enjoy strong collaborative relationships among our Faculty, Parents, and Board of Trustees.
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm promotes respect for all students, employees, and applicants for admissions or employment and prohibits discrimination to the full extent required by law, including discrimination based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, familial or marital status, military status, or any other category which is protected by applicable federal, state or local law. These nondiscrimination policies apply in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
Work Location: In person