Employment Opportunities
Employer Overview
The Anchorage Waldorf School is a Nonprofit organization and part of a rapidly growing international community of independent schools that embrace Waldorf™ Education. Governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, our school, in our 25 years of operation, is committed to academic excellence. The Anchorage Waldorf School uses a developmental approach to focus on experiential (often outdoor) learning, while cultivating freedom to act and think and preparing students for a changing world.
Handwork Teacher for 2024-25
Job Description:
As a Part-Time Handwork Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in our students’ development by introducing them to a variety of handwork crafts, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, felting, and more, from 1st grade through 8th grade. Through hands-on instruction and guided exploration, you will inspire creativity, dexterity, and a sense of accomplishment in our students, helping them develop important skills and cultivate a deeper connection with the world around them.
Position Overview:
- Work Location: Anchorage Waldorf School
- Work Status: This is a non-exempt part-time position averaging 15 hours a week.
- Schedule: Schedule would fall between Monday-Friday 11-3pm. Potential flexibility on days/times. Inquire for more details.
- Start date: August 2024
Requirements:
- Experience teaching children
- Waldorf trained/in training (or commitment to begin training)
- Ability to plan and deliver diverse curriculum
- Organized, dependable, punctual
- Able to work collaboratively
Compensation:
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Tuition remission available
Our School:
Nestled below the Alaskan Chugach Mountain Range, the Anchorage Waldorf School embodies Rudolf Steiner’s ideals to spark and nurture the highest potential in humanity. The Anchorage Waldorf School is the only Independent Waldorf School in the state of Alaska! We offer an education that honors and nurtures the human spirit in each child.
The Importance of Handwork:
“Rudolf Steiner, when speaking of handwork in the school curriculum, said the purpose was not to train weavers, potters, etc., but rather for the pupil, by practicing such work, to be able to stand more secure on leaving school, with a basic confidence for managing the practical affairs of life. This works inwards, as it were, weaving an inner multi-coloured garment whose colours will not fade or threads snap and unravel at the first hurdle presented by life.
Today, with technological achievements providing for our every need, practical involvement with the material world has all but terminated. There are now diminished opportunities in life for children and adults to be creative in their play or work. Not only do we forgo the joy and sense of achievement that making something can give us, but without the possibility to be creative there is limited or minimal access to the essential formative powers handwork can foster in the growing child and adult.- The Relevance of Handwork and Craft, waldorflibrary.org”
Job Title: Afternoon Childcare Teacher
Description:
The Anchorage Waldorf School is seeking a kind soul to help deliver quality program time for our students in our licensed after school program. Our staff are responsible for carrying out the daily activities within the program. You will be responsible for snack preparation and clean up, outdoor play, indoor games and group activities; as well as daily cleaning and preparation. The after care staff will be required to go outdoors daily. Care is provided in an understanding, empathetic, nurturing and caring environment while maintaining a safe and wholesome climate.
Position Overview:
- Work Location: Anchorage Waldorf School, inside and outside with potential trips
- Work Status: This is a non-exempt, part-time position averaging 15 – 20 hours a week depending on the candidate’s desire and flexibility.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00 – 6:00 pm, with possible additional hours
- Start date as soon as possible.
- Pay commensurate with experience ranging from $18-23 per hour.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative to effectively lead students
- Understanding of what quality program delivery for school age children entails along with behavior management and activity facilitation
- Communicate clearly, directly with students, parents, staff and faculty daily
- Ability to work as a team and independently with a group of students
- Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty–things change often and adapting to this is key to success
- Desire to work with a diverse population, age, gender, multicultural, etc
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have at least 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, or hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Montessori Certificate
- Embrace collaboration with colleagues and communicate well with students, parents and staff
- Prior leadership experience
Requirements:
- Must have at least 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, or hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Montessori Certificate
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 4 weeks of employment
- Mandated Reporter training certificate (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain within first 2 weeks of employment
- Better Kid Care certificate. (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Background check and fingerprinting required for employment during the HR process.
Website: https://waldorfak.org/
Please contact Renee Parks at ed@waldorfak.org