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Kindergarten Lead Teacher

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USD 72,000 per year
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Description

Waldorf School of the Peninsula (Preschool - Grade 12) is celebrating its 41st year of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. Our school has two beautiful campuses: Preschool through grade 5 in Los Altos and a few miles away in Mountain View are grades 6-12. Our school is a full member of and accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WSP is dedicated to hiring dedicated and highly capable faculty and administration. We invest in our learning and growth to best serve the needs of our students, teachers, community, and each other.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking a dedicated, energetic, creative, and prepared professional to join our teaching team working with Kindergarten aged children. This is a full-time salaried position. Waldorf Education believes the key indicators to being successful in kindergarten and in life are strong social and emotional skills, a curiosity for learning, and strong supportive role models. Outdoor play in all seasons is a major part of a Waldorf early childhood education. This exposes the young students to nature and the larger world around them, as well as varied opportunities to be active and calm.

Roles and Responsibilities

Each employee is responsible for exhibiting good communication, problem solving and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive attitude. In collaboration with Waldorf School of the Peninsula administrative staff and early childhood faculty:

  • Teach early childhood classes
  • Create a nurturing environment for young children and families
  • Develop classroom program, curriculum and schedules to ensure pedagogically and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Manage classroom staff, providing guidance and support as needed

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  • Experience working with Kindergarten aged children
  • Knowledge of Waldorf Education principles and practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Waldorf School of the Peninsula before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: July 12, 2026

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