After School Enrichment Teacher
Opening Statement
The Brooklyn Waldorf School is seeking enrichment teachers to provide unique and diverse class offerings as a part of our after school program to children in our school community.
At BWS, After School Enrichment Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing a weekly enrichment class in the specialty subject of their choice.
Previous experience as a Waldorf teacher is not required, but highly preferred. Lesson plans and course content must reasonably align with Waldorf pedagogy to create a harmonious transition from the school day into the After School Program.
Recent classes include:
- Comics
- Doll Making
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Robotics
- Woodworking
- Musical Theater
- … and more!
Class sessions are 1-hour long: from 3:15 pm-4:15 pm, and 4:20 pm-5:20 pm daily (Monday-Friday), on days that school is in session. An Enrichment Teacher may teach one or both sessions on their assigned day of the week.
After School Enrichment Teachers are ultimately responsible for the class they are providing to the program. If, for any reason, a teacher cannot attend a scheduled class, they are responsible for securing a substitute.
After School Enrichment Teachers will work closely with the Auxiliary Program Coordinator, who will be at school and working as program director during camp hours. The Auxiliary Program Coordinator will be at the school and available to communicate with families about logistical needs that may arise during the day (early pickups, etc.).
** Please note: Classes run pending enrollment.
About
The Brooklyn Waldorf School is a vibrant and dynamic school nestled in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Brooklyn Waldorf School provides an education that meets the needs of each student in a developmentally appropriate manner, integrating critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a deep connection to the arts through the curriculum founded by Rudolf Steiner. Through leading a balanced and well-rounded school life, students are expected to understand themselves as agents of change in an ever-evolving world.
Our faculty hails from all over the world and includes both seasoned Waldorf teachers and those new to Waldorf education. Serving over 160 students from pre-K to grade 8, teachers typically remain with a class through multiple grades, forming deep relationships over time. BWS teachers care for their students as whole individuals and provide not only for their academic development, but also for their emotional intelligence, artistic capacities, and physical knowledge of their surrounding environment. Teachers develop their own classroom content through active engagement with curricular resources prepared by our Faculty Council and reflect our local urban environment and community values.
The Brooklyn Waldorf School was founded in 2005 by a body of parents and Waldorf graduates who sought a nurturing space within the city where their children could discover and explore their inner potential. As the school community grew, classes expanded to include Parent-Child, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide a developmentally and pedagogically appropriate specialty class once per week.
- Create and implement lesson plans that develop students’ skills in the course subject, culminating in a final community-facing project, performance, or showcase at the end of the semester.
- Facilitate all transitions to and from class.
- Maintain the classroom space and ensure that it is clean and ready for the next day.
- Responsible for the safety and care of all students enrolled in the class.
- Secure a substitute teacher in case of absence.
- Communicate with the Auxiliary Program Coordinator about any logistical needs, as well as any pedagogical / developmental / social / behavioral, etc. matters that may arise.
Qualifications
- Personal mastery of the course content being taught.
- Strong classroom management skills; ability to manage multiple needs simultaneously.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to keep students up-to-speed in case of absences, late enrollment, or cancellations.
- Ability to work with children, parents, teachers, and community members in a harmonious way.
- Understanding of or openness to learning about Waldorf Education.
- Prior knowledge and experience working in an after school environment.
Employment Details
- This is a temporary position with a 1-semester minimum commitment.
- Hours are part-time, one day a week from 3:00 pm – 5:30 p.m, on days BWS is in session.
- Pay: Rate of $125 per hour-long class, with 3 or more students enrolled.
- Reports to: Auxiliary Program Coordinator
- There is no paid time off available as this is a temporary position.
- Benefits: n/a
To Apply
Email cberejikian@brooklynwaldorf.org with the subject line: “After School Enrichment Teacher”. In your email, include a CV/Resume and a cover letter that outlines your qualifications, your experience with Waldorf Education, and a brief description of the after school class you are interested in offering.