Pre-K/Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Opening Statement
Honolulu Waldorf School is seeking a dedicated, warm, and collaborative colleague to join our Early Childhood team as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher (Pre-K or Kindergarten) for the 2026-2027 school year. Our teachers are dedicated to upholding the Waldorf Early Childhood curriculum, cultivating a nurturing classroom life worthy of imitation and guided by the spirit of aloha. We work in close partnership with parents, classroom assistants, and colleagues to support the healthy development of each child and to cultivate a strong and caring school community.
About
Our campus is home to a thriving early childhood program (Parent-Child class, 2 pre-K, 2 kindergartens) and is located on a beautiful 2-acre campus in Niu Valley, shaded by majestic monkeypod trees. Our school offers a full Waldorf curriculum from pre-K through 8th grade, including specialty classes such as Movement, Handwork, Hula, Japanese, Spanish, and Music.
Essential Job Duties
- Uphold a developmentally appropriate Waldorf early childhood curriculum that emphasizes imitation and play-based, sensory learning.
- Lead storytelling, circle time, artistic activities, practical work, and support outdoor and indoor creative play.
- Create a rich language environment that nurtures phonological awareness, vocabulary development, and expressive language.
- Cultivate the classroom’s seasonal festival life in collaboration with the Early Childhood faculty.
- Observe and document children’s developmental progress to inform report writing, biannual parent conferences, and support readiness for first grade.
- Prepare and maintain a warm, orderly classroom environment, including snack preparation and care of materials.
- Communicate regularly with families through a weekly class letter, parent meetings, and individual conferences.
- Collaborate closely with the Early Childhood Director and faculty, including weekly section meetings and coordination with classroom assistants.
- Share responsibility for maintaining classroom materials, curriculum resources, and the Early Childhood program environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, in-service days, school events, and assigned duties such as playground supervision.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
- Early Childhood Waldorf teaching certification.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to cultivate positive relationships in a supportive and compassionate manner and respond to questions or concerns with care and respect.
- A commitment to professional development
- Patch Registry and teacher qualifications under the State of Hawaii Childcare Center Licensing (http://patchhawaii.org/licensing-matrix-quick-view/)
- United States work authorization
- Basic computer literacy and organizational skills.
Employment Details
Honolulu Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
HWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health & dental insurance, life insurance, matching funds for retirement savings, paid holidays, a flex spending program, and a tuition remission package. Salary commensurate with education, Waldorf certification, and experience ($49,200–$87,525).
To Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references (including a supervisor) to Marie-Helene Harlow at mhharlow@honoluluwaldorf.org
