Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Opening Statement
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Responsibilities encompass lesson planning, parent engagement, maintaining classroom organization, and participating in school events.
• Requirements: Waldorf teacher training, prior teaching experience, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, commitment to Waldorf pedagogy.
Salary range is $45K – $54K DOE.
About
Mendocino County maintains its rural flavor yet offers a culturally progressive experience, as only Northern California can. Mendocino College, for example, brings together a rich mixture of performance and visual arts, and organic and bio-dynamic agriculture. Farmers markets, organic restaurants, boutique shopping, wine tasting, the redwoods, and the nearby Pacific Coast also make our area a great place to raise a family.
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities:
● Prepare classroom for new school year
● Prepare and submit to the College of Teachers by the first day of August meetings:
– Syllabus – summary of each block
– Block rotation schedule for the school year
– Parent meeting dates. Meeting dates and times must be coordinated with other
teachers in August meetings.
● Prepare & present a well-planned lesson each day that meets the school’s curriculum
guidelines
● Organize & conduct appropriate celebrations of seasonal festivals
● Purchase food and supplies for class
● Prepare class to participate in seasonal festivals
● Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly manner
● Present a minimum of four parent evenings per year (one in conjunction with the entire
ECP)
● Conduct at least two parent conferences with all parents each year and hold additional
conferences with parents as requested/necessary
● Maintain written records of student’s attendance & progress, and of parent conferences
● Assess and present children for 1 st grade readiness (Kindergarten only)
● Work with Enrollment office and participate in school intake process
● Attend Faculty opening each morning at 8:05 a.m.
● Carry out administrative assignments as assigned by Faculty
● Engage in a minimum of two offsite public outreach events annually, as needed
● Conduct a minimum of two on-site information/outreach events annually (Morning Roses)
● Attend other school events as agreed upon by Faculty, e.g., school festivals, Open House,
fundraising & outreach events, Board/Faculty retreats, Annual Corporate Meeting, etc.
● Meet a minimum of once per week with mentor, as indicated in Faculty Development Plan or
as required by the College of Teachers
● Attend February Teacher Conference, or the ECP equivalent, and summer Professional
Development
● Complete one workshop per year on Waldorf Education (in preparation for the next year’s
curriculum)
● Ensure classroom is clean and ready for use for the next year before June 30
● Maintain professional conduct and appearance
● Fulfill any other requirements as agreed upon and outlined in the Employment Contract
Addendum and Time On Document
● Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
● Waldorf teacher training
● Prior teaching experience
● Bachelor’s Degree
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER (Kindergarten) 02/04/2025
● A commitment to Anthroposophy, Waldorf pedagogy and the social ideals that live behind the Waldorf education movement
● Strong communication skills that can be effective in working with students and adults
● Flexibility, sense of humor, warmth of soul and spirit
● Physical and emotional stamina
Employment Details
45K – 54k, DOE
WSMC offers annual increments for experience, a stipend for completed
Waldorf training, ongoing mentoring and professional development, and
full tuition remission for qualified children.
To Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to the future of our magical community, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position on our website:
https://www.mendocinowaldorf.org/employment-opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact recruiting@mendocinowaldorf.org.