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Posted: 11-May-23
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: 31,000 is starting salary
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a Kindergarten Lead Teacher to join the faculty as the lead of a mixed age Kindergarten class for the 2023–2024 school year. The Lead Teacher position is a full faculty salaried position. The Early Childhood Program runs from late August through June, and program hours are 8am to 3:15pm (with additional time needed for preparation and meetings), Monday through Friday.
The Lead Teacher will oversee the class of students with a co-teacher. Lead Teachers are expected to conduct a home visit with all students, attend staff meetings and trainings, participate in in-service days, write end of the year reports, work collaboratively with parents, hold three parent evenings, and conduct parent-teacher conferences throughout the year. Additionally, the Early Childhood faculty and staff work collaboratively to maintain the integrity and quality of WSP Early Childhood programs.
Ideal candidates have either completed or are in the process of completing their Waldorf teacher certification, hold a Pennsylvania teaching certificate, have experience leading a classroom, and hold a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must be committed to equity and diversity and willing to contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment, as well as be committed to self-development and excellence in teaching, collaboration and professionalism among colleagues, devotion to a nurturing and loving classroom environment, and responsibility to families and the greater community.
Salary range is competitive and depends on experience. We offer extensive financial support for professional development and tuition remission to full-time faculty, as well as benefits.
Requirements
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Experience required. Bachelors in education or social services field preferred.
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Up-to-date DHS clearances (recent within 1 year) (state, federal, NSOR and child abuse clearances)
Benefits
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Salaried position
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Paid time off
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Health insurance Available
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Access to long and short term disability benefits
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Tuition remission available for employees with students attending WSP (except the Little Friends program)
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Training Stipend
Accepting applications until position is filled. Application materials must include the following items :
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Cover letter
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Resume
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3 written professional recommendations (letters)
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3 references for contact
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