Education Support Teacher, Lower School
Education Support Teacher, Lower School
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5
Opening Statement
Rudolf Steiner School seeks an Education Support Teacher for the Lower School. This position specializes in Grades 1-6 and supports the transition from kindergarten to 1st grade and 6th grade to the Upper School.
About
Rudolf Steiner School, an independent school serving students in Nursery through Grade 12, and the first Waldorf School in North America, is located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The school is committed to building a healthy, inclusive community that reflects the diversity of NYC. We value an interest in diversity and multi-cultural competence. Steiner is accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and is a member of the Waldorf Eary Childhood Association of North America (WECAN).
Essential Job Duties
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include:
- Work closely with the Lower School Chair, College of Teachers, Learning Support Coordinator and other faculty to provide support and recommendations for teachers, students, and families
- Participate in school committees and faculty meetings
- Occasional evening and weekend events such as parent evenings, open houses, and festival
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience working with neurodivergent students, including ADHD and dyslexia
- Knowledge of behavioral techniques for managing the physical and emotional behaviors of neurodivergent students
- Knowledge of classroom strategies for teaching neurodivergent students to establish a supportive, structured classroom that will encourage learning, and help students be more successful
- Knowledge and training in diverse learning strategies to support reading, writing, mathematics, and executive function skills
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred
- Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf Education
- Commitment to professional growth including further education in Waldorf teaching
- Versatility, enthusiasm, punctuality, creativity
- At least four years of teaching experience
To Apply
To be considered for the Education Support Teacher position, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to our employment page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.