Kindergarten Teacher Full-Day
Lead Full-Day Kindergarten Teacher
Woodland Star School in Sonoma, California is accepting applications for a lead, full-day kindergarten teaching position for the 2023-24 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
Seventh Grade Teacher
7th Grade Class Teacher 2023-24
Woodland Star Charter School in Sonoma, California is looking to hire a new teacher for our 7th grade for the 2023-24 school year and beyond. This is a healthy well-formed class of 24 students with an enthusiastic and supportive parent group. They have had one class teacher over the past 6 years and have been well led and taught.
We are seeking someone who has Waldorf teacher training and a California teaching credential. However, if those certifications are in process and 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 and postgraduate degrees) as well as health, dental, retirement benefits, and a school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.
The Woodland Star 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. We would love to welcome you.
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 ($50,000 - $88,000) depending on training, education, and years of teaching experience
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
chopewell@woodlandstarschool.org
Questions? Please call 707 996 3849 ext 8604
First Grade Teacher
Woodland Star Charter School is seeking a full-time First Grade main lesson teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Our beautiful grapevine-draped campus awaits you! Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community in the town of Sonoma. Dedicated parents and teachers have, over these past 20 years, created a warm and inclusive Waldorf Charter School. We have a strong Student Service and Intervention team that works collaboratively with our dedicated and talented Main Lesson teachers. Woodland Star is committed to the Science of Reading and creating an environment for all learners, including teachers!
General Class Teacher Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with a California multiple-subject teaching credential, Waldorf training and teaching experience. These are important to us as a Waldorf Charter, 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. Our Lower School teachers need to be open to Structured Literacy Training.
Compensation and Benefits for Full-time Class Teachers
We offer a competitive salary (plus a little more for Spanish bi-lingual and postgraduate degrees) as well as medical, dental and state retirement benefits. Our school year calendar is designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We also offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.
We offer:
A competitive salary ($50,000 - $86,000 depending on training, education, and years of teaching experience)
Health benefits (80/20% including for dependents)
Retirement (STRS)
Mentoring as needed
Priority enrollment for your children TK-8
Our sustainable teaching calendar includes the following breaks:
A week in October
A week for Thanksgiving
Two weeks for the Winter Holidays
A week in February
A week for spring break
Plus the usual holidays
Please apply by sending your inquiry letter and resume along with 3 references to Caroline Hopewell chopewell@woodlandstarschool.org. If you have any questions, feel free to call 707-996-3849.
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.org
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.
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 from 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 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: Rebecca Traum – 17811 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. 707 996 3849 ext. 8604 btraum@woodlandstarschool.org · Title IX Harassment Intimidation Discrimination and Bullying Policy and Procedures
