Vacancy caducado!
Beginning: July 1, 2020
The Ithaca Waldorf School (www.ithacawaldorf.org) is seeking an experienced Early Childhood teacher for a class of students ages 3-5 years old. Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher, and have multiple years of successful Early Childhood teaching experience, preferably in a Waldorf School. Ideal candidates possess a Waldorf teaching certificate, or are willing to obtain one. The Ithaca Waldorf School (IWS) extends from Grade One through Eight, in addition to providing full day programs in two Early Childhood classrooms, which are fully accredited by the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (www.waldorfearlychildhood.org).
The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. IWS is currently an Associate School with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (www.whywaldorf.org). 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). Our faculty enjoys a warm collegial relationship and receives support for professional development, tuition remission for enrolled children, and health benefits.
Qualifications:
BA or BS required
Masters Degree in Education preferred
Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred
Waldorf teaching experience preferred
Experience teaching pre-school/Kindergarten students
Teaching, interpersonal, and class management skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities will include:
Teaching 37.5 hours per week, in an Early Childhood class.
Working out of an understanding of the Waldorf approach to child development
Collaborating and communicating with colleagues
Attending the Early Childhood and Full Faculty meetings regularly
Benefits include:
Joining a dynamic and collegial Faculty
Salary commensurate with experience (base = $32,500 with $500 increments added for experience) up to $41,200
Health benefits
Tuition remission
Professional development funds
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 by Friday, December 13th, 2019, to the Hiring Committee c/o Karen Lonsky, Early Childhood Teacher.
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!