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Lead Kindergarten Teacher
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$69,017 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Lead a forest kindergarten class of mixed-age children, working collaboratively with experienced lead support teachers
- Lead circle time, storytelling, songs and seasonal celebrations
- Guide children through meaningful, practical daily activities, including animal care, gardening, some cooking, and artistic work
- Support a deepening connection with nature
- Support the physical, emotional and social development of each child
- Lead nature walks to the nearby forest and farms and collaboration with other classes and teachers as part of the weekly rhythm.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and colleagues
- Manage weekly parent communication, parent meetings
- Collaborate closely and collaboratively with co-teachers and participate actively in the work of the early childhood section. Qualifications Experience in a Waldorf nature-based kindergarten or outdoor setting as a lead or assistant teacher.
- Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training (completed, or in progress). We may consider experienced kindergarten teachers who have interest in Waldorf approach to early childhood pedagogy
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with experienced forest educator mentors
- Be a nurturing, grounded presence and have a genuine love for early childhood.