Honolulu Waldorf School’s Summer Fun Early Childhood Lead teaching position is ideal for someone who loves children, enjoys working with parents, and is committed to working with colleagues.
Responsibilities include creating meaningful, fun activities that inspire curiosity and imagination for children in our Mixed-Age Early Childhood. Part of the curriculum is the rhythm of the day. The teacher balances the day with time for structured activities, as well as free play and time for quiet, reflective activities. The Lead teacher is responsible for developing and maintaining a positive rapport with your assistant, the children, and the families registered in the program.
The Lead teacher will arrive at school promptly to open the program area, check in with the director as needed, and prepare the day’s activities. Attendance is also the responsibility of the Lead teacher. Keeping sign-in and out sheets up to the minute, and monitoring the number of children in your care is essential. The Lead teacher should be working with the assistant to provide constant appropriate supervision of the group. She/He needs to be aware of any health or medical conditions of the registered children including any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Lead Teacher will be working with the director of the program to develop curriculum, order materials, and plan excursions and visitors for the program. The Lead teacher has the support of the director to handle any sensitive issues that may arise related to child development and/or relationships with families. Additional interests, skills, and initiative in various areas such as drawing, singing, movement, gardening, and drama are also desired.
The Honolulu Waldorf School is an established coeducational, independent school serving students from Early Childhood through High School. The school is located in Niu Valley with majestic monkey pod trees shading the campus; the campus is in East Oahu. It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
If you are interested in joining our Summer Fun team, participating in many aspects of school life, and engaging with interesting people of all ages from diverse cultures, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to summer@honoluluwaldorf.org.
The position requires:
- Experience developing and implementing curriculum for children in Early Childhood
- The ability to manage the health and safety of a group of up to 18 children with the help of one assistant.
- The ability to work closely with colleagues
- Presence, patience, and a positive problem-solving attitude
- A 40-hour work week – Temporary Full-Time Employment
- Work authorization: United States (required)