Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Green Meadow Waldorf School is looking for a full-time or job-share/part-time early childhood teacher in a well-established Forest Kindergarten program. This position may be a shared lead position or a full-time lead position, depending on qualifications and availability. Salary will be determined based on educational background and years of experience.

Responsibilities

● Lead a forest kindergarten class of mixed-age children, working collaboratively with experienced lead support teachers

● Lead circle time, storytelling, songs and seasonal celebrations

● Guide children through meaningful, practical daily activities, including animal care, gardening, some cooking, and artistic work

● Support a deepening connection with nature

● Support the physical, emotional and social development of each child

● Lead nature walks to the nearby forest and farms and collaboration with other classes and teachers as part of the weekly rhythm.

● Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and colleagues

● Manage weekly parent communication, parent meetings

● Collaborate closely and collaboratively with co-teachers and participate actively in the work of the early childhood section.

Qualifications

Experience in a Waldorf nature-based kindergarten or outdoor setting as a lead or assistant teacher.

● Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training (completed, or in progress). We may consider experienced kindergarten teachers who have interest in Waldorf approach to early childhood pedagogy

● Bachelor's degree preferred

● Ability to work collaboratively with experienced forest educator mentors

● Be a nurturing, grounded presence and have a genuine love for early childhood.

We offer a warm and supportive collegial school community, strong mentoring support; competitive salary and benefits. Salary dependent upon experience, full time range is $45,000-$78,000. Full benefits package for full time position. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Laurie Puca, Assistant to the Administrator, at [email protected] .