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Lead Kindergarten Teacher

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

We are looking for a special person to join us as a lead teacher in our morning Kindergarten program. This position begins in August 2012.

The following are requirements for this position:
• LifeWays or Waldorf Early Childhood training
• Early childhood teaching experience
• Colorado Early Childhood Teacher qualified (formerly called GLQ or Group Leader Qualified), see the Early Childhood Teacher Eligibility Chart

Hours:
This position is approximately 30 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 1pm, with some afternoon meetings.

Start date:
August 2012

Pay:
Competitive, pay based on experience and qualifications.

Job description:
You will guide a group of 14 - 15 children, ages ages 2½ to 4½ years old, through their Waldorf Kindergarten morning. You will oversee and be supported by your assistant teacher. You will lead snack preparations, and oversee practical and artistic classroom activities and play time, both indoors and out. You will be responsible for presenting seasonal songs, stories and puppetry, and for maintaining your nature table. You will interact with parents, maintain healthy parent relations and conduct parent-teacher conferences. You will work with your fellow teachers at the school, including professional planning, and preparing for school events.

To Apply:
Email seana@boulderwaldorf.com with your cover letter, your resume, and references. Your email can suffice for a cover letter. In your cover letter you must state your Waldorf or LifeWays experience, and your early childhood teaching experience. Without this information your application will not be considered. Please, no phone calls for this job opening.

About BWK:

Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten is an early childhood center serving families and children, ages 12 months to 6 years. We have a LifeWays Toddler class with children ages 12 to 36 months. We have a Waldorf Kindergarten class with children ages 2½ to 4½ years, and two Waldorf Kindergarten classes with children ages 3 to 6 years. 

Located on a beautiful 2 acre farm school in north Boulder, Colorado, the environment at BWK is carefully prepared to create an atmosphere of inspiration for learning.  Our expansive play yard is filled with shade and fruit trees, large organic / biodynamic gardens, lots of natural wood climbing structures, old fashioned toys and an authentic tipi.  Children participate in creative play, help to grow and harvest vegetables, fruit and flowers, and assist in caring for our dairy goats and chickens.  Our school is in a lovely and spacious, light-filled adobe-style building.

revised January 13, 2012