Would you like to join a homeschool early childhood pod with an intimate and supportive community of families? We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, Waldorf-informed lead teacher for our mixed-age, grades 1-2 program beginning fall 2023. We will meet in San Mateo at an incredible location surrounded by nature.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Blend time in nature with classroom experiences, using music, movement, storytelling and hands-on activities. Promote independent play while offering strategies for students to practice conflict mediation and collaboration. Practice an “emergent curriculum” approach, wherein you design lessons and modify them based on students’ interests and pace.
TRA Community Expectations:
Draw upon knowledge of the principles of Waldorf pedagogy
Teach with creativity and love
Operate with respect for each child’s uniqueness and natural curiosity
Promote connection to the natural world, the group, and self
Communicate with honesty and empathy
Hours and Salary:
Hours are 8:45 am to 2:15 pm Monday thru Thursday. This position is an hourly, part-time position with the possibility of full-time and summer opportunities at $45-80 per hour. Please submit a letter of interest along with a resume to jgovoni@tra-association.com
The Right Approach Mission
The primary goal of our program is to provide a safe, nourishing, joyful environment for children grades 1-2 to learn and grow independently and intrapersonally. We use the Waldorf method of engaging head, heart, and hands to create a holistic learning experience that immerses the whole person. We believe each child is a unique individual, with different physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Our vision is to create opportunities that empower our children to become lifelong learners, connected to nature, themselves, and each other. TRA is based on the principles of self-ownership, intellectual and bodily autonomy, and the search for wholeness. The Right Approach is an educational sanctuary for freedom loving families as well as a nurturing ground for the next generation of visionaries.