Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Opening Statement
The Bay School is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Teacher (PreK/K).
About
Our Mission Statement: The Bay School, rooted in Waldorf Education, engages and nurtures the whole child, inspiring a balanced growth of heart, mind, and body, and cultivating a reverence for humanity and the natural world.
Located in Blue Hill, Maine, the Bay School is an independent Waldorf school integrating academics and the arts from early childhood through eighth grade. Founded in 1980, thirty teachers, administrators and staff currently serve up to 120 students and their families.
Central to our philosophy is a desire to honor childhood and make learning joyful. Individual achievement gives way to the quality of our students’ relationships with their teachers and one another, the beauty of the space in which they work, the rhythm and form of their days – all creating the sense that everything matters and is worthy of care and consideration.
Essential Job Duties
Implement the curriculum based on the developmental needs of the children in this age group and Waldorf philosophy.
Implement a rhythmic quality to the day that incorporates greeting, circle time, snack, story time, bathroom time(s), resting time, and nature-based activities.
Provide meticulous attention to practical considerations such as toileting, meal preparation, and ensuring physical hygiene and safety of the students.
Participate in outreach and enrollment efforts to develop the program further, including meeting with applicants who wish to enroll.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and ability to provide a warm and developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3-6. Waldorf Teacher Training or Certification is preferred. Prior Waldorf teaching experience is valued.
Employment Details
Full time position with benefits. Compensation is determined based on experience.
To Apply
Candidates should email a letter of interest, a resume, teaching credentials, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to Head of School, Tara Nemeth at resumes@bayschool.org. Applicants will be considered for each position until it is filled.
