Employment

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

 

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.

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.

 

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

jobs@woodlandstarschool.org

Please feel free to call to inquire for more information, 707 996 3849 ext. 8604