Employment

Woodland Star Charter School is seeking to hire a full-time Lower Grades main lesson teacher for the 2021-22 school year. We would like to welcome you to our community and to begin teaching in August 2021. The school anticipates that our campus will be open by then for in-person instruction on our beautiful grapevine-draped campus. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community. Dedicated parents and teachers have, over these past 20 years, created one of the most dynamic Waldorf charter schools in California.

General Class Teacher Qualifications

Being a Waldorf public school, we are seeking candidates with Waldorf training and teaching experience. They are important to us, as is a California multiple-subject 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. Detailed Job Description

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 and retirement benefits, and a school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We also offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.

We offer:

• • A competitive salary ($50,000 - $84,000 depending on training, education, and years of teaching experience)
  • Health benefits (80/20% including for dependents)
  • Retirement (STRS)
  • Part-time class assistant – up to 4 hours/day
  • Professional development
  • Mentoring
  • Priority enrollment for your children K-8

Take note of our sustainable teaching 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

Interested? Please Apply

Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to: jobs@woodlandstarschool.org.

Questions or wonderings? Please call 707 996 3849 ext 8604

Woodland Star Charter School is seeking to hire a full-time Middle School main lesson teacher for the 2021-22 school year. We would like to welcome you to our community and to begin teaching in August 2021. The school anticipates that our campus will be open by then for in-person instruction on our beautiful grapevine-draped campus. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community. Dedicated parents and teachers have, over these past 20 years, created one of the most dynamic Waldorf charter schools in California.

General Class Teacher Qualifications

Being a Waldorf public school, we are seeking candidates with Waldorf training and teaching experience. They are important to us, as is a California multiple-subject 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. Detailed Job Description

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 and retirement benefits, and a school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning. We also offer priority enrollment for students of hired faculty members.

We offer:

• • A competitive salary ($50,000 - $84,000 depending on training, education, and years of teaching experience)
  • Health benefits (80/20% including for dependents)
  • Retirement (STRS)
  • Part-time class assistant – up to 4 hours/day
  • Professional development
  • Mentoring
  • Priority enrollment for your children K-8

Take note of our sustainable teaching 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

Interested? Please Apply

Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to: jobs@woodlandstarschool.org.

Questions or wonderings? Please call 707 996 3849 ext 8604

Woodland Star Charter School is looking for a full-time combined Director of Student Services and Special Education Specialist (interventionist) for the 2021-22 school year. We would like to welcome you to our community and to begin teaching in August 2021. The school anticipates that our campus will be open by then for in-person instruction on our beautiful grapevine-draped campus. Come join our vibrant, diverse, neighborhood community. Dedicated parents and teachers have, over these past 20 years, created one of the most dynamic Waldorf charter schools in California.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the school Administrator, leads a team to foster student success academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school and the community for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Coordinates all special education programs and services;
  • Coordinates weekly team meeting with service providers;
  • Acts as the administrative designee at all special education meetings;
  • Responsible for attending mandated SELPA meetings;
  • Responsible for SELPA program related reporting requirements;
  • Interprets and implements all state and federal special education requirements to ensure compliance;
  • Responsible for hiring staff and independent contractors;
  • Responsible for supervising and evaluating all special education staff and independent contractors;
  • Plans and implements professional development programs;
  • Responsible for student records system (SEIS);
  • Responsible for ensuring delivery of all the prescribed services on IEPs;
  • Responsible for special education budget;
  • Routinely meets with the school director, attends quarterly Charter Council meetings, and weekly faculty meetings.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• • Current California Special Education Teaching Credential required
  • Minimum of 5 years special education teaching experience required
  • Work experience in Waldorf Education preferred

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

Willing to work in a timely, accurate, organized, and efficient manner. Ensures confidentiality with student records and other confidential information. Interacts professionally and diplomatically with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff. Committed to reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect according to state law.

We offer:

• • A competitive salary schedule based on training and experience
  • Health benefits (80/20% including for dependents)
  • Retirement (STRS) if qualified
  • Part-time class assistant – up to 4 hours/day
  • Professional development
  • Priority enrollment for your children K-8

Interested? Please Apply

Please email a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three professional references who have experienced your teaching to: jobs@woodlandstarschool.org.

Questions or wonderings? Please call 707 996 3849 ext 8604

Woodland Star Charter School, a 20-year-old public Waldorf school of 260 students located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, is looking for a dynamic new Executive Director to lead our school beginning July 1. The Executive Director functions as head of school and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. The Executive Director’s primary focus is on overseeing the instructional program (in collaboration with a Core Group of teachers) and on managing the needs of the business, including fiscal and legal management, and building strong relationships with all stakeholders within our school, the district, and the larger Sonoma community.

Some of the Executive Director’s duties involve:

• delivering a successful public Waldorf program
• providing visionary leadership and guiding the direction of the school
• managing personnel and school operations
• delivering exceptional school-wide communication
• developing robust collaboration with key stakeholders
• working with external organizations and negotiating on the school’s behalf
• ensuring compliance with state and federal charter school laws
• overseeing the successful completion of key state and district requirements
• providing ongoing financial oversight and planning
• leading crisis management efforts as needed
• serving as a strong advocate for the school’s best interests
• managing facilities and upcoming site expansion by district

At Woodland Star, the Executive Director reports directly to the Charter Council (Board), and serves as a key part of the school’s overall governance structure, which includes the Charter Council, Faculty Core Group, Faculty, and Parent Association. Our Executive Director works closely with the school’s full-time Operations Manager, who reports to the ED and leads in practical and financial aspects of the administration.

Woodland Star Charter School is an equal opportunity employer, and is structured as an independent charter school authorized by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD). It is our hope that our new Executive Director will be available to do some hands-on training with our outgoing Executive Director in June, then officially take over the position starting on July 1, 2021.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required

• Solid knowledge of child development and Waldorf curriculum
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Effective communication, public-speaking, and team-building skills
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and performance management skills
• Strategic decision-making and effective problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Ability to serve as a strong advocate and ambassador for the school
• Solid understanding of state and federal charter school laws and charter school operations
• Knowledge of special education law and delivery of special education services
• Spanish fluency preferred

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• 4-year degree required
• Supervisory and/or managerial experience required
• Budget development and implementation experience required
• Preference for California Teaching Credential
• Preference for Waldorf Certification
• Preference for State Administrative Credential
• Preference for Advanced Degree

Compensation and Benefits
Woodland Star’s benefits package includes a competitive salary (base of $101,000 + step increases based on training and experience), paid sick leave, medical benefits, California STRS or PERS Retirement plans, and the opportunity to participate in Section 125 and 403(b) plans.

How to Apply
Please send a letter containing a short biographical narrative and explaining your interest in this position; your resume; and contact information for at least 3 current references to: hiring@woodlandstarschool.org.

We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Our community looks forward to hearing from you!

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:

Jamie Lloyd
jobs@woodlandstarschool.org
Please feel free to call to inquire for more information, 707 996 3849 ext. 8604