Job Title:           Half Time Spanish and Substitute Teacher

As of Date:        Immediate

Department:     Grades, Elementary

Reports to:        Education Director

Location:           McComb Campus, Pacific Palisades, CA

FLSA Class:      Hourly/Non-Exempt--Full-Time

 

Summary of Position

The ideal candidate would hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field of teaching and have demonstrated leadership or other professional skills. We prefer someone who is familiar with Waldorf educational methods of a developmental approach to young students and to bringing world languages to elementary students. This individual will be ready to cultivate a creative and engaging learning environment for students in the broad Waldorf language curriculum and work collaboratively with the Grades 1-8 teachers. While working with students at all levels of Spanish linguistic talent, this individual should be able to display a strong focus in an immersive approach through songs, circles and the arts to teaching in which students are actively developing the skills to express themselves in Spanish. In addition, this role will fill in as a substitute as needed for the elementary school. The tentative schedule for substitution will be from Monday – Friday, from 7:45 AM-3:30 PM. The position will be supporting the coverage for classes from grades 1 – 8, as needed.

 

Education / Certifications 

·               Previous experience working in a collaborative setting with Grades 1-8 teachers

·               Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field of teaching

·               Demonstrated leadership or other professional skills

·               Waldorf Teaching experience preferred 

·               Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification  

·               Current TB clearance 

 

Westside Waldorf School Expectations 

·               Understanding and embracing of Waldorf pedagogy 

·               Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – detailed, clear and concise 

·               Commitment to a collaborative work environment 

·               Willingness to embrace continuous improvement and professional growth 

·               Organizational and time management skills 

 

Job Title:             Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

As of Date:          September 1, 2023

Department:        Faculty

Reports to:           Pedagogical Director

Location:              McComb Campus, WECC Campus

FLSA Class:         Non-Exempt

 

Summary of Position

The EC Teacher Assistant is responsible for working closely with the lead teacher to help in creating an exceptional Waldorf Early Childhood experience for our students.

 

Essential Functions

•      Assist lead teacher with the overall rhythm and tasks in the classroom

•      Prepare the classroom each day

•      Maintain general order, cleanliness and aesthetics in classroom and campus

•      Classroom management and supervision of the students, under the direction and guidance from the lead teacher

•      Nurture, protect and guide the children through love and warmth    

 

Education / Certifications

•         A minimum of 12 ECE units

•         Completion of all DSS training and documentation requirements

•         Live Scan background screening

•         TB clearance

•         CPR/First Aid certified

 

Westside Waldorf School Expectations

•         Understanding and embracing of Waldorf pedagogy

•         Commitment to a collaborative work environment

•         Willingness to embrace continuous improvement and professional growth

•         Organizational and time management skills

 

Skills, Specialized Knowledge, Experience

•         Early Childhood experience

•         Understanding of Waldorf education or willingness to learn

•         Classroom management

 

Physical and Sensory Demands (as indicated)

X	Sitting	X	Observing
X	Standing	X	Manual dexterity
X	Walking		Stooping
X	Reading	X	Lifting
X	Hearing	X	Carrying
X	Talking	X	Ability to work indoors and outdoors
X	Keyboarding		Driving