Vacancy caducado!
Beginning: January 6th, 2019
The Ithaca Waldorf School (www.ithacawaldorf.org) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and motivated teacher to assist in the Early Childhood program in the afternoon, and also within the After-school program for early childhood (ages 3-6) children. Ideal candidates are friendly, open, well-spoken, warm, and interested in eventually completing full certification as Waldorf Early Childhood teachers. The Ithaca Waldorf School has two Early Childhood classrooms, each taught by a lead kindergarten teacher with an assistant. All candidates should be able to provide a safe, nurturing and orderly environment which meets the needs of the children in her/his care. Outdoor play and visits to the neighboring organic farm are part of the daily After-school program for children of all ages. Successful applicants are encouraged to bring age-appropriate games and hand-craft activities to the children for the AfterSchool program. Guidance will be provided by the Faculty mentors. It is expected that the teacher will leave a clean and orderly classroom at the end of each day.
The hours of this position are 12 noon - 6 pm from Monday through Friday. Professional development money is available to assist employees with furthering their knowledge and understanding of Waldorf education. Compensation is $13-15/hour commensurate with experience, partial tuition remission and includes health benefits.
The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. A fully-accredited member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), we are currently a developing school with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of field, forest and a biodynamic and educational farm (www.youthfarmproject.org).
Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, which offer our community a rich cultural life. The city is situated at the foot of beautiful Cayuga Lake, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. (www.visitithaca.com)
Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, three references including most recent school employer, and a brief biography, to the Hiring Committee c/o Larisa Kuznetsova, Early Childhood Teacher. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until Thursday, December 19th.
The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.
Vacancy caducado!