Handwork Teacher

Raphael Springs PMA

Location: Bee Cave, TX

Website: www.raphaelsprings.org

Raphael Springs is welcoming applications for a warm, dedicated Waldorf Handwork teacher beginning September 2023.

Raphael Springs is a thriving initiative located in the Hill Country of Central Texas, with a community of dedicated parents and teachers. Founded in the fall of 2020, we serve students in Early Childhood through 8th Grade, four days per week. We are a faculty of trained Waldorf teachers committed to the study of Anthroposophy and self-development. We are administering a traditional Steiner curriculum without the implementation of CRT or DEI. In addition, we value the health freedom of our teachers and community.

Raphael Springs is a faculty led Waldorf Initiative that provides a nurturing environment for students, teachers, families and administration. Our teachers enjoy a 4-day week, small class sizes, minimal oversight, competitive compensation, and supportive colleagues and community.

Position: Part-time Handwork Teacher

Desired Skills/Experience

-Education and experience in Waldorf Handwork preferred

-Solid understanding of the stages of childhood development and the ability to apply this knowledge in guiding the children

-Experience working with elementary and middle school age students

- Capacity to develop and implement Waldorf Handwork curriculum

- Positive classroom management techniques

- Ability to work in a cooperative setting with parents and colleagues

Subject Teachers collaborate with Lead Teachers to coordinate the experience for the students. Create a classroom atmosphere where learning, cooperation, kindness, respect, and tolerance are encouraged. Assess the progress of students on an ongoing basis.

This position has regular hours four-days per week, Monday through Thursday in addition to regular faculty meetings, events, and parent meetings outside of these hours.

The teacher will guide the grades 1-8 students through the Waldorf Handwork curriculum that arises from understanding the children’s developmental stages.

We seek a warm, collaborative colleague who is a conscientious planner and mindful of holding the class.

Benefits include:

• Joining an enthusiastic and supportive faculty during an exciting time of school expansion
• Priority enrollment for children of hired faculty in grades 
• Tuition remission
• Two-Week Paid Leave policy
• Professional development funds

If you are interested in joining our warm, hospitable community, please send a letter of interest, a short bio, training, experience, resume and 3 references to the hiring@raphaelsprings.org.