The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School has announced the following job openings:
Playgroup Teacher (Thursday & Friday mornings)
Preferred candidates would have:
Waldorf teacher or birth to three training and a deep commitment to Waldorf principles; love of working with children and their parents; prior experience with young children and the ability to teach an Early Childhood group; enthusiasm, energy, and good interpersonal/communication skills; the willingness to cultivate effective parent teacher communication and parent education; the ability to participate in our active community life.
Deadline for application is 7/31/13
Administrator
This is an immediate full-time opening.
Preferred candidates would have:
Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy and prior experience in a similar position is desirable. We are interested in candidates with strong leadership and interpersonal skills for effective parent and collegial communication and collaboration, and the ability to participate in our active community life. Business management and budgeting experience also desired.
About the Waldorf School:
Our school prides itself on supporting all staff members in developing good interpersonal communication skills, to conduct self-evaluations and to set goals for the year. The Staff Development Committee supports professional training and workshops and provides support where needed.
HVWS is a pre-K through 8th Grade school, with two Early Childhood classes, two Parent/Child Playgroups and an active PTA. Specialty classes for Grades 1 through 8 include Spanish, German, Handwork, Clay, Eurythmy, Folk Dance, Spacial Dynamics, Music, Strings and Recorder Ensemble. Our Educational Support Group offers therapeutic services to children as needed. After-School Enrichment provides woodwork, painting, circus arts and other classes. The school has a peaceful and joyful atmosphere, with professionally Lazure-painted classrooms and spacious playgrounds. Our vibrant and warm community sponsors Anthroposophical study groups, fairs, festivals, handwork groups, and parenting workshops.
HVWS is part of an old colonial town community in the Housatonic River Valley, which is rich in history. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast, there are many forests, nature preserves, farms, lakes and rivers for our students to explore and enjoy. We're close to New York City and the Berkshire Mountains with their sophisticated cultural environments, as well as Anthroposophical communities in Spring Valley, NY; Harlemville, NY; and Great Barrington, MA.
We offer a competitive salary, plus a health insurance plan and tuition remission.
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, a brief biographical sketch and three letters of reference to employment@waldorfct.org or mail to:
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
40 Dodgingtown Road
Newtown, CT 06470