Lead full-day kindergarten teacher
Lead Full-Day Kindergarten Teacher
Woodland Star School in Sonoma, California is accepting applications for a lead, full-day kindergarten teaching position for the 2022-23 school year. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community.
We are seeking a teacher with Waldorf experience and a California teaching credential. We offer a competitive salary (plus a little more for Spanish bi-lingual) as well as health, retirement benefits, and a school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.
Our faculty is warm, supportive, accepting and devoted to their school. We have a great time working together as we hone our craft as Waldorf educators in the public sector.
Have you ever been to the town of Sonoma? What a wonderful community to join! Sonoma is an authentic, small (10,000), picturesque California mission town in the heart of wine country about an hour north of San Francisco, ninety minutes from both the Pacific Ocean and Sacramento. Likewise, we are in the geographical and visionary center of the exciting Waldorf-inspired charter school movement. Our school is a committed, hardworking, multicultural conscious community of teachers and families. We enjoy a green, solar-powered campus and are blessed with a fun-loving, supportive parent community.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to:
Caroline Hopewell
chopewell@woodlandstarschool.org
Lower Grades Teacher 2022-23
Woodland Star School in Sonoma, California is accepting applications for a lower grade teaching position for the 2022-23 school year. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community. Dedicated parents and teachers have, over these past 22 years, created one of the most dynamic Waldorf charter schools in California.
We are seeking someone who has Waldorf teacher training and a California teaching credential. However, if those certifications are in progress and if you are familiar with Waldorf education through your teaching experience we would love to speak with you. We offer a competitive salary (plus a little more for Spanish bi-lingual) as well as health, retirement benefits, and a school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.
This is a very loving healthy well-formed group of eager learners with an engaged and committed parent community to support you and the class in and out of the classroom. These kids are ready to show all that they can do and learn.
You will find our faculty warm, supportive, accepting and devoted to their school. We have a great time working together as we hone our craft as Waldorf educators in the public sector.
Have you ever been to the town of Sonoma? What a wonderful community to join! Sonoma is an authentic, small (10,000), picturesque California mission town in the heart of wine country about an hour north of San Francisco, ninety minutes from both the Pacific Ocean and Sacramento. Likewise, we are in the geographical and visionary center of the exciting Waldorf-inspired charter school movement. In fact, we are one of the few regions that have a Waldorf Charter high school (Credo High School). Our school is a committed, hardworking, multicultural conscious community of teachers and families. We enjoy a green, solar-powered campus and are blessed with a fun-loving, supportive parent community.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Health benefits (80/20% including for dependents)
Retirement (STRS)
Awesome school year calendar including breaks:
A week in October
A week for Thanksgiving
Two weeks for the Holidays
A week in February
A week for spring break
Plus the usual holidays
Professional development
Mentoring
Priority enrollment for your children K-8
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to:
Caroline Hopewell
Middle School Math Teacher
Woodland Star Charter School is seeking a part-time middle school math teacher for the 2022-23 school year. We are a small public Waldorf charter school with one class per grade. Our math teacher teaches 5 periods per week in 7th and 8th grade, and 3 periods per week in 6th grade. While the math teacher is responsible for teaching and overseeing math instruction, you can expect collaboration with the main class teacher for leveled instruction to meet the needs of our students.
DUTIES
Provide a clear grading rubric for students
Teach middle school math lessons that meet the needs of our students
Provide availability for parent conferences twice per year
Assess and monitor student progress based on performance data
Collaborate with other middle school teaching staff
Implement accommodations for students on IEPs and 504 plans
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
CA single subject teaching credential in related field of study with EL or CLAD authorization
Available to teach between 11am and 3pm every weekday except holidays
Strong classroom management skills
Enthusiastic and positive attitude for working with students of this age
Enthusiastic and positive attitude for the subject matter being taught
Strong organizational skills
DOJ criminal background check clearance
TB Clearance
Mandated reporter certification prior before school begins
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Spanish bilingual
Waldorf teacher training
Waldorf teaching experience
2 or more years of experience teaching math to middle school aged students
COMPENSATION
Salary based on Woodland Star teacher salary schedule
Retirement: CalSTRS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Being a Waldorf public school, we are seeking candidates with Waldorf training and teaching experience. They are important to us, as is a California teaching credential. However, if you feel you might be a good fit and those certifications are in process, please feel free to reach out to discuss what is possible.
Please email your interest to Caroline Hopewell, Executive Director chopewell@woodlandstarschool.
Include the following requirements to complete your application.
Letter of intention
Resume
Contact information of 3 professional references of people who know your work with students teaching math.
7th grade teacher assistant
October 12, 2021
Woodland Star Charter School in Sonoma, California is accepting applications for our 7th Grade Teaching Assistant for the 2021-22 school year. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community and see how we are incorporating the Waldorf educational approach to education into our public school setting.
This is an ideal position for anyone interested in becoming a teacher and particularly interested in working in a Waldorf oriented school.
You will find our faculty and staff warm, supportive, accepting and devoted to their school. We have a great time working together as we hone our craft as Waldorf educators
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for two professional references who have experienced your work with children.
Caroline Hopewell, Executive Director
jobs@woodlandstarschool.org or chopewell@woodlandstarschool.org
Please feel free to call to inquire for more information, 707 996 3849 ext. 8604
www.woodlandstarschool.org
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the school and particularly the classroom teacher, the assistant is responsible for helping the teacher in meeting the academic needs of pupils. As directed by the teacher, provide reinforcement activities and tutoring pertaining to curriculum assignment, including clerical work and to do related work as required by the Principal.
INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES
∙ Assists in preparation of instructional materials and physical environment;
∙ Assists in planning and preparation for group and individual activities;
∙ Assists substitute teacher to ensure continuity of learning process;
∙ Assists with parent activities;
∙ Performs other related tasks as assigned.
- Recess supervision
STUDENT INTERACTION
∙ Supervise students as assigned, during non-instructional activities;
∙ Provides individual and group instruction support to reinforce skills;
∙ Provides enrichment and remedial assistance as required;
∙ Assists with testing to determine student placement;
∙ Assists with evaluation to determine student progress;
∙ Participates in activities that will develop positive interaction in the instructional process;
∙ Assists with testing as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
∙ High School diploma or equivalent, OR two years of college (48 units) from an accredited four-year college or university.
∙ Ability to communicate and work well with pupils, all staff, and parents;
∙ Basic English skills, written, oral, reading and mathematics;
∙ Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward learning needs and behavior of children;
∙ Ability to prepare instructional materials, compile reports, file, and maintain necessary records of pupil progress;
∙ Give fair, firm, and consistent supervision of pupils, following adopted school discipline policy.
COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
∙ Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
∙ Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
∙ Adherence to policies and procedures.
HOURS (Rate $17.00/hour plus $.75 if Spanish bilingual)
- Monday TBD
- Tuesday TBD
- Wednesday TBD
- Thursday TBD
- Friday TBD
Total of 20 hours per week.
Substitute Teachers
Do you have a Substitute Teaching credential? Are you interested in Waldorf education. Please contact us by email or call 707 996-8604.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to:
Caroline Hopewell
Please feel free to call to inquire for more information, 707 996 3849 ext. 8604
More about Woodland Star
Established in the year 2000, Woodland Star Charter School serves families in the Sonoma Valley kindergarten through 8th grade. It is known for its innovative approach to Waldorf education and its warm hardworking multicultural community. In its pursuit to develop the academic, physical, and social-emotional capacities needed to be successful in modern life, Woodland Star seeks to show its students as much as possible about the world and humankind. Our hope is that by 8th grade, each child will see the world with optimism; a place where each may discover their life’s work and make their unique contribution to the wider community.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to:
Feel free to call to contact us if you have any questions and would like to know more, 707 996 3849 ext. 8604
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Woodland Star Charter School prohibits, at school or any school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer: Executive Director – 17811 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. 707 996 3849 ext. 8604 chopewell@woodlandstarschool.org · TITLE IX: PROHIBITING SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION