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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 8-year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 8. Westside Waldorf students experience a rich program which includes Spanish, Mandarin, Handwork, Woodwork, Instrumental and Choral Music, Games, a Middle School Math track, Eurythmy, 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 high 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
805-415-7578

employment@wswaldorf.org

Current Openings

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

4th Grade Teacher

Job Title: Grades Teacher – currently seeking 4^th grade teacher

As of Date: November 15, 2022

Department: Faculty

Reports to: Interim Head of School

Location: McComb Campus

FLSA Class: Exempt

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for the compliance and delivery of the Westside Waldorf School grade school curriculum and method. This includes the preparation of Main Lessons, skills lessons, report cards, parent conferences, and special events as well as attending faculty, mentoring, and committee meetings, liaising with the administration, faculty, and parents.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and implement daily lesson plans and monthly lesson blocks

• Manage classroom to ensure all students are treated with inclusivity and given an opportunity to grow spiritually, artistically, and academically as their own spirit directs

• Compose student reports and professional correspondence with parents and colleagues

• Prepare and conduct regular parent-teacher conferences

• Participate in weekly faculty meetings

• Prepare and participate in assemblies and festivals

• Participate in school community and public relations events (e.g., open house)

• Participate on school committees

• Participate in professional development, be mentored as needed or an agreed upon by the professional development plan in order to ensure the mission and vision of Waldorf is supported and maintained.

• Other duties as directed to meet the needs of the school

*During the 2022-2023 school year Grades Teachers are expected to support specialty subject block teaching as directed by the Interim Head of School or designee.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Waldorf Teacher Training Certification

• 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

• Classroom teaching experience in grades 1-8

• Deep commitment to Waldorf principles

• Well-rounded in the arts

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:

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

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.

— Nelson Mandela

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