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Join us in educating children in the Waldorf tradition.The Westside Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking faculty and staff members for its growing programs. Westside Waldorf School is AWSNA accredited and has been a full member with WECAN since 2009.

The Westside Waldorf School began as a playgroup in 1988 organized by a group of parents interested in Waldorf education. Today, the school is housed on two campus locations, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica.

Our main campus is nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades and our Early Childhood Center is located on a quiet neighborhood street in Santa Monica. Our school enjoys not only healthy enrollment, but also a diverse community made up of families and experienced teachers and staff members, with a broad array of life experiences and geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent-Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program. It provides a comprehensive Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 4. Westside Waldorf students experience a rich program which includes Spanish, Mandarin, Handwork, Woodwork, Instrumental and Choral Music, Games, a Middle School Math track, and Gardening classes. We also provide After-School Sports and an enriched Aftercare Program.

Our graduates successfully transfer to a wide variety of both local and out of area schools.

The school is committed to supporting our faculty through a strong mentoring program and funded professional development opportunities.

Our school provides a beautiful working environment with a school culture of acceptance and inclusion. To be considered for a position, please send a letter of introduction, resume, and professional references to employment@wswaldorf.org.

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Questions? Please contact:

Westside Waldorf School
17310 W. Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
employment@wswaldorf.org

Current Openings

Education Director

Education Director, 2023-24

Westside Waldorf School - Pacific Palisades, California

Job Title: Education Director

As of Date: 07/01/2023

Department: Administration

Reports to: Interim Head of School

Location: McComb Campus, WECC Campus

Time Type: Full-time

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Summary of Position

The Education Director oversees the academic program at Westside Waldorf School, from Parent-Child classes (infant and caretaker) through 8^th grade. While the school will go through 4^th grade in the 2023-24 school year, the Education Director will shepherd the academic program as the Westside Waldorf regrows, grade-by-grade. The Education Director will be responsible for building a collaborative vision for the educational program, with Waldorf education as its foundation and at its center. The Education Director must have formal Waldorf training and a background in education.

Reporting to the Interim Head of School, this position will collaborate on admissions, operations, and communications of the school, as well as partner on budgeting and finance.

Essential Functions

Supervise, hire, and support the faculty and staff of Westside Waldorf School
Contribute to the budgeting process
Create a vision for growing enrollment and regrowing each grade through the middle school
Oversee and delegate day-to-day operations of the Parent-Child program through the Grades
Lead all pedagogical aspects of the school, including all matters relating to faculty, curriculum, parent education, and community engagement; working with parents, students, staff, volunteers, donors, and other school partners to support a thriving and healthy educational environment
Steer the process for student support and enrichment
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to planning and attending school and admission events on weekdays and occasional weekends, donor events, and educational offerings for parents and staff
Provides for and manages the professional development (especially as it relates to Waldorf) of the faculty and staff
Acts as a spokesperson on behalf of the school for events including but not limited to town halls, festivals, admissions events, and donor related activities
Brings a wealth of knowledge of DEIJ best practices and drives the implementation of those practices across the academic program

Education, Certifications, & Experience

· Bachelor's Degree

· Waldorf experience

· Minimum 5 years school leadership and administrative experience

· 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

Skills, Specialized Knowledge, Experience

· Ability to collaborate meaningfully with all constituents

· Leadership of teams

· Strategic visioning

· Budgeting

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

How to Apply

Please send resume and 3 professional references to Cristina at Cristina@bethechangehr.org

WWS DEIJ Statement

WWS values a diverse community, and we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and families who represent the diverse range of cultures and nationalities in Los Angeles. Our school does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental or physical), age, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations.

Early Childhood Nursery Teacher

Job Title: Early Childhood Nursery Teacher

As of Date: October 27, 2022

Department: Faculty

Reports to: Pedagogical Chair

Location: McComb Campus, WECC Campus

FLSA Class: Exempt

Summary of Position

The Early Childhood Nursery Teacher is responsible for carrying out the classroom program and activities, supervising the EC Assistant, as well as the classroom management and supervision of a designated class of up to 12 children

Essential Functions

• Mentor and provide direction and guidance for the Assistant Teacher

• Meet with parents to be a partner in their children(s) early childhood development

• Nurture, protect and guide the children in their development through imitation of domestic, practical and artistic activities, through love and warmth, rhythm, and free, imaginative play

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

• Meet prospective families

• Plan and host Parent Nights

• Support and oversee classroom and school festivals

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Waldorf Teacher Training Certification

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

• Current TB clearance

• Completion of all DSS training requirements

• Kindergarten teaching experience

• Understanding of Waldorf education or willingness to learn

• Live Scan background screening

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

Skills, Specialized Knowledge, Experience

• Curriculum implementation

• Classroom management

• Ability to model grace, warmth, and creativity

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:

Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher

Job Title: Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher

As of Date: October 27, 2022

Department: Faculty

Reports to: Pedagogical Chair

Location: McComb Campus, WECC Campus

FLSA Class: Exempt

Summary of Position

The Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for carrying out the classroom program and activities, supervising the EC Assistant, as well as the classroom management and supervision of a designated class of up to 12 children

Essential Functions

• Mentor and provide direction and guidance for the Assistant Teacher

• Meet with parents to be a partner in their children(s) early childhood development

• Nurture, protect and guide the children in their development through imitation of domestic, practical and artistic activities, through love and warmth, rhythm, and free, imaginative play

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

• Meet prospective families

• Plan and host Parent Nights

• Support and oversee classroom and school festivals

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Waldorf Teacher Training Certification

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

• Current TB clearance

• Completion of all DSS training requirements

• Kindergarten teaching experience

• Understanding of Waldorf education or willingness to learn

• Live Scan background screening

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

Skills, Specialized Knowledge, Experience

• Curriculum implementation

• Classroom management

• Ability to model grace, warmth, and creativity

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:

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

As of Date: October 31, 2022

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

"Our task is to educate the human being in such a way that he or she can bring to expression in the right way that which is living in the whole human being, and on the other side that which puts him/her into the world in the right way."

— Rudolf Steiner

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