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New Position: Waldorf Learning Support Coordinator

Waldorf School of Philadelphia

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Waldorf Learning Support Coordinator to work with children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade who are experiencing physical, academic, cognitive, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties. The ideal candidate will join our growing Educational Support Group and bring experience working with the therapeutic education indications of Rudolf Steiner and other complementary methods, including the Extra Lesson and Early Movement Integration Therapy. The Learning Support Coordinator will work directly with children, teachers, parents, in-house specialists, and outside specialists.

Responsibilities include:

• collaborating with Early Childhood and Grades teachers on student development, learning ability, and behavior

• classroom observations

• coordinating referrals

• making and documenting recommendations

• coordinating meetings between parents and teachers

• arranging and documenting in-house and outside services

• delivering specialized learning support therapy services in a designated classroom

• evaluating student progress

• coordinating follow-up meetings

• attending weekly faculty meetings; periodic meetings with faculty, staff, and administrators; and informational meetings with parents

• Continued professional development or research of best practices for learning support beyond Waldorf pedagogy

The ideal candidate would have:

• Certification from a Waldorf Learning Support training program

• Experience teaching The Extra Lesson

• Experience working in a Waldorf School

• Knowledge of Anthroposophy

• Commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is located on a beautifully restored, urban campus in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, a culturally diverse and historic part of the city. Our school actively encourages and supports professional development through mentoring support and attending courses and conferences. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, dental, and significant opportunities for professional development. If applicable, consideration will be given to providing relocation support.

This is a full-time position that will begin August 2019. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Patricia Cornelius at facultychair@phillywaldorf.com.

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, language, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Extra Lesson Teacher

Asheville Waldorf School

Asheville Waldorf School is seeking a qualified Extra Lesson teacher to work collaboratively with the educational support director, faculty and administration to provide extra lesson assessments and supportive activities for the healthy development of individual students and classes. This is a full or part-time position with mentoring available. AWS currently has an Educational Support Director, a Therapeutic Eurythmist, and a Pedagogical Eurythmist who work hygienically with small groups of students.

Duties include:
● Providing individual remedial lessons at school, and meeting with teachers to share “carry over” ideas for the classroom.
● Conducting ongoing individual Extra Lesson assessments as requested by teachers for students showing needs
● Making recommendations for additional (non-academic) ongoing support for any student or class in need
● Collaborating with Second Grade Assessments if needed

Participating with ECE teachers in First Grade Ready Observations

Conducting Sensory Screenings and follow up support in the Early Childhood classes when requested ● Conducting classroom observations as requested by teachers
● Providing written reports and meetings for parents as needed
● Supporting teachers in bringing classroom movement, circle games, and Extra Lesson drawing and painting activities that support social and physical development, as well as classroom learning
● Clearly articulating the Extra Lesson work and its inherent and unique value to healthy childhood development as part of a robust Waldorf education.

Teaching Remedial Reading and/or Math Support classes to small groups in the lower grades

Minimum Qualifications
● Certified in Waldorf’s Extra Lesson Remedial Program
● At least three years of teaching experience
● Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications
● Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent
● Trained in special education, including reading and interpreting neuropsychological and IEP reports
● Broad experience in the field of special education and alternative therapeutic support options
● Waldorf early childhood or class teacher experience

Trained in Orton Gillingham remedial reading

We seek teachers with a deep understanding of child development, an interest in Anthroposophy, a love of working with young children, and the enthusiasm and energy to be involved in the growth of a pioneering school.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:

hiring@ashevillewaldorf.org

Asheville Waldorf School Hiring Committee

587 Haywood Rd.

Asheville, NC 28806