Hummingbird Group Teacher Job Description 

The Hummingbird Group is seeking a creative lead teacher with a firm understanding and practice of Waldorf Education and the ability to lead our Waldorf-based homeschool/playgroup. Children’s ages vary from mainly 4-6 year olds to some 7-8 year olds. We are looking for someone to lead up to 4 days a week, 6 hours a day (including 30 minutes before and after school), depending on enrollment. 

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Confident classroom presence with strong social and communication skills.
• A love for teaching children ages preschool-2nd grade. 
• Enjoy being outdoors with the children in all weather conditions. 
• Has a desire to make a year to year commitment to the group. 
• Waldorf training, or a desire to learn about Waldorf education is considered a must.
• Be CPR and First AID certified.
• Currently has or can obtain Personal Liability Insurance. 

Duties will include:

• Provide and facilitate waldorf based crafts, lead circle time and stories, lead in simple eurythmy or curative movements, offer music and/or Spanish and model a daily rhythm for the children.
• Provide a simple and wholesome snack for the children daily. 
• Observe the children while meeting their diverse needs.
• Daily setup and pickup of the classroom and other school areas. 
• Hold parent meetings to help bond the group and deepen the understanding of Waldorf education and child development.

Qualifications to be considered:

• Completion or enrollment of Waldorf Early Childhood training.
• California Early Childhood Education is recommended. 
• Candidate must undergo Live Scan (fingerprinting) and a background check prior to being hired.