Foreign Language Teacher
Opening Statement
Our experiential curriculum gives you the freedom to spark the students’ imaginations while fostering the holistic development of our children’s capacities. Our Foreign Language curriculum introduces diverse cultures and people through singing, stories, projects, games, and speech, cultivating a positive attitude toward people of other languages, cultures, and countries and encouraging the development of human understanding.
We have routinely taught Spanish, French, and German; however, the goal is to expand children’s overall capacities for learning languages. If you are a foreign language teacher, we are open to having our students learn any language — Swahili, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, American Sign Language, and beyond.
At The Waldorf School of St. Louis, we rethink what is possible in education.
About
The Waldorf School of St. Louis, established in 1993, offers a unique educational experience with programs ranging from parent-child classes to a comprehensive K-8 curriculum. The school integrates arts and academics to foster a passion for learning in students. Its progressive approach aligns with the various stages of human development, focusing on both what and how children learn. As part of the world’s fastest-growing educational movement, our school provides an environment where students thrive academically and creatively.
Essential Job Duties
- Preparation for classes (including preparation/clean-up of the classroom as necessary)
- Constant evaluation of student progress
- Discipline during class
- Preparation of a syllabus for the students
- Daily attendance
- Provide a narrative evaluation for each student at the end of the year. The narrative evaluations are to be turned into the office one week after the end of the year.
- Recess supervision
- Subject Teacher meeting attendance
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm and flexibility
- Professional personal presentation
- Background working with children
Employment Details
Schedule:
Part-time teaching position: 12 classes per week (40 minutes each), Monday through Thursday, between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Additional schedule support positions are available at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM for candidates seeking longer hours.
We offer:
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Freedom in creating curriculum to meet the needs of the developing children
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Students are assessed using a variety of methods rather than annual standardized tests
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Small class sizes and engaged, curious students
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Training funds (up to 50% reimbursement) for professional development
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Collaborative faculty and staff who make decisions by consensus
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A campus in the heart of Historic North Webster with access to parks, and outdoor spaces that are integral to our student’s school day and overall educational experience through outdoor playtime, experiential learning, kinesthetic learning, and curiosity about the world beyond the classroom walls
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Tuition discounts for children of employees, up to 100% for FT employees
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Mentoring programs and strong, supportive, collegial relationships
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Paid snow days for part-time employees
To Apply
For a full job description or to apply, email the following to employment@waldorfstl.org:
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Cover Letter with a short autobiographical statement
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Resume or summary of your applicable knowledge/experience
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Three professional references: Please provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications and character.
