Hello! We are opening a school Fall 2022 just outside Denver in Lakewood and are looking for our 4-5 year old kindergarten teacher. If you, or anyone you know, have Pikler/Waldorf training and wants to help shape the early childhood curriculum at a very sweet, new school, please apply. We are eager to meet you! Here are the details:
The Oak School’s ideal founding teachers are individuals who have unparalleled passion for whole child education, deep reverence for childhood, and seek to cultivate a child's path like they would their garden. Our teachers are well rounded and have a full life outside the classroom, are creative, fun, organized, have a personal self-growth practice, are lifelong learners, are outdoors enthusiasts, and want to contribute to crafting the foundations of a new school.
Location: West Denver/Golden Minimum Education: Licensed early childhood educator or meets those specific criteria for the state of Colorado
Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education
Training from Sophia's Hearth for 0-3, -or-
Early childhood training from a waldorf program and separate Pikler Institute training
Beneficial Experience Preferred: Sophia's Hearth full early childhood training
10-20 years experience with kids Taught in a variety of settings (waldorf, alternative education, forest school, music, art, etc.) New teacher coaching experience
Ideal candidate’s values include: - Demonstrates willingness to learn and integrate the Whole Environment Educational Philosophy (very compatible with Sophia's Hearth training) - Commitment to the whole child - Actively committed to personal self-growth and regularly practices self-compassion - Team player -- their communication style is fluid and direct with both colleagues and parents - Recognizes the talents, ideas, and strengths of others and invites their contributions - Familiar with a variety of alternative education modalities, early childhood programing and extra curricular activities - Values integrity and openness, honest and authentic communication - Active listener with intent to understand, is curious, open and takes in another’s story, as well as takes a deep interest in the people around them - Takes time to engage with their creative process, try new things, and learn from mistakes. - Well attuned to peers and children, has an innovative approach to learning and teaching, self motivated. - Has a personal, creative practice - Regularly spends time in nature and understands the benefits come from that
Position Details - Salary: TBD - Hours: 8am-4pm, school is in session 9-3:30pm - Benefits: we are working on benefits - location: West Denver/Golden area
If interested, please email Tricia at triciamartinowen@gmail.com. For a closer look at the school's philosophy, please visit: www.theoakschool.org
We look forward to meeting you!