Early Childhood Lead Waldorf Teacher

About

Prairie Moon Waldorf School – an AWSNA and WECAN Associate Member school in Lawrence, Kansas – seeks a Waldorf early childhood teacher. Prairie Moon Waldorf School opened in 2005 and supports a strong, vibrant family community. The early childhood program currently consists of two mixed-age kindergarten classrooms for children ages 3–6 years.

Essential Job Duties

• Using Waldorf teaching methods and pedagogy, plan, lead, and hold the rhythm of an Early Childhood classroom in partnership with the other Early Childhood Lead teacher.
• Each class will have 10-17 children and increase or decrease based on the enrollment decisions of the attending families.
• Schedule a home visit with each family within the first semester of enrollment.
• Host parent teacher conferences once a semester (dates and times are flexible, in collaboration between the teacher and the attending families).
• Conduct First Grade Assessments alongside colleagues.
• Attend seasonal festivals, student concerts, and other school events throughout the year.
• Participate in at least one committee of choice throughout the school year. Committees include Finance, Professional Development, Fundraising, Facilities & Maintenance, Outreach, Parent Association, and Policy & Planning.
• Participate in the planning of 1-2 festivals or events per year. As the festivals are cyclical, the setup is streamlined and usually requires 1-2 people who take the lead on assigned tasks. Each teacher can sign up for the events of their choosing, in collaboration with other teachers, at teacher in-service.
• Attend teacher inservice sessions, lasting 1-3 days, 2-3 times per year.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers to create the daily school schedule during in-service days. Follow that schedule, holding space for students to adjust to a set rhythm of the year.
• Work within the budget allocated for the program, planning snack and meal purchases within this budget.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings on Wednesdays, participating in child study, book study, and self-study as well as co-lead the EC departmental meeting throughout the week.
• Must have a mentor and communicate with the mentor throughout the year.
• Must have at least ten hours of continuing education a year. May do additional training in the summer (expected to use PD Funds).

Qualifications

• Lead a classroom according to Waldorf early childhood principles.
• Encourage the development and understanding of the value of Waldorf education among early childhood families.
• Ability to promote the school and its mission effectively.
• Ability to direct and support a classroom assistant.
• Understanding of child abuse reporting laws.
• KDHE certification training from KCCTO, Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Positive and effective communication skills.
• Work well with the parents, provide parent education on Waldorf education and create a healthy class community.
• Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues.

Employment Details

• What to Expect Here at PMWS: Supportive, educated community that genuinely loves their Waldorf school; tuition remission for children of PMWS teachers; salary commensurate with experience and training including benefits such as dental, vision, health plans, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and a 401k retirement plan; background check and health assessment requirements.
• Additional Benefits: PEO access to dental, vision, health plans, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and a 401k retirement plan for all full-time employees; tuition remission up to 80% for full-time employees; funds and support for both in-house and external mentorship; financial support for Waldorf Teacher Training and approved professional development workshops, classes, and materials.

To Apply

• Items Needed to Apply: Cover Letter & Resume; Short Biography – includes a description of your relationship to Anthroposophy & Waldorf Education; Three References.
• Email or Mail to: Prairie Moon Waldorf School, Attn: Early Childhood Search Committee 1853 E. 1600 Road Lawrence, KS 66044 / info@prairiemoon.org
• Deadline for application: June 1, 2025