Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring student safety
• Preparing and presenting daily lessons
• Crafting an age-appropriate curriculum based upon the shared principles and pedagogy of Waldorf education
• Informing and giving direction/support/mentorship to class assistant
• Monitoring student progress and composing student reports
• Setting and carrying out goals for individual learning and achievement
• Communicating timely with parents, colleagues and student support about student needs and progress
• Hosting and participating in two to three annual parent meetings
• Participate in two to three annual enrollment and outreach gatherings
• Cultivating a healthy and supportive social dynamic among parents and students
• Participating in regular mentoring from qualified faculty (if requested)
• Participating in regular full-faculty meetings, department meetings, and any scheduled in-service training that may be scheduled outside of the school hours
• Proactively coordinating schedules, activities, logistics, and requests for support with Administration
• Participating in regular recess/rest/ lunch/break supervision duties
• Attending festivals and major school events during the academic year
• Actively participating in committees or task groups as needed (after the first year of employment)
  Other Responsibilities
  • Maintaining a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and productive classroom
  • Coordinating with the office to order necessary supplies
  • Working effectively within class budget parameters annually
  • Participating regularly in professional development and pedagogical study
  • Supporting a healthy school culture by working collaboratively, addressing concerns openly, and directing issues to the appropriate person(s) or group(s)
  • Respond to communications in all forms in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
  • Following the rules and policies of the school delineated in the Personnel Guidebook
  • Other duties as assigned

  Physical Requirements:

  • Stand, walk, and hike for extended periods and significant lengths (up to a mile long)
  • Sit for extended periods, both in chairs and on the floor
  • Safely lift objects and young children up to 50 lbs
  • Squat, stoop, and bend over