Handwork Teacher

Essential Job Functions:

Design and lead handwork lessons grounded in Waldorf pedagogy for Grades
1 – 8, in collaboration with the school’s handwork mentor

Foster creativity, perseverance, and artistic appreciation through developmentally appropriate fiber arts projects
Adapt lessons to support students with a variety of learning styles, skill levels, and abilities

Create and maintain a physically safe, aesthetically intentional, and emotionally supportive classroom environment
Observe, document, and assess student progress through hands-on learning; write end-of-year student reports

Maintain an organized and well-supplied handwork classroom

Collaborate closely with class teachers and specialty colleagues to support cross-curricular learning

Attend monthly specialty teacher meetings, in-service days, and is invited to attend regular faculty meetings

Participate in parent engagement events, including Parent Orientation, teacher information meetings, and evening class parent meetings, to present aspects of the handwork program

Actively contribute to school festivals, celebrations, and community events

Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective teaching practice

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required:

Skills:
Exemplary classroom management and discipline.
Strong fiscal and administrative responsibilities, listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of handwork instruction for elementary and middle school students.
Knowledge of Waldorf education.

Ability:
Relate to, motivate, and challenge children.
Commitment to the concept of collaborative decision-making.
Ability to collaborate with faculty.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
Ability to be punctual, starting and ending classes on time.

Physical Demands:
Frequent: Standing, walking
Occasional: Sitting, lifting and carrying