Class Teacher for New, Waldorf-Inspired Charter School at Shade Canyon School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Certificated Class Teacher Grade 1 We are seeking a teacher who can bring warmth, a nurturing presence, and commitment to a collaborative work environment. One full-time position is offered with a competitive salary. Who We Are: Shade Canyon School is a new public charter school using the principles of Public Waldorf education and located in beautiful Kelseyville, California. The school opened in September 2023 on a leased site, currently under development, with grades TK-2. We will add one grade per year up to Grade 8. Our expected enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is 75 students in grades TK through third. Shade Canyon's vision is: “We believe that by honoring simplicity, we nurture the spark of the individual and nourish a thriving community.” Our mission is to “cultivate inspired learners.” You can learn more about our school at ShadeCanyon.org. Summary of Position: Shade Canyon School in Kelseyville, California, is accepting applications for one grades teaching position for the 2024-25 school year. The grade teacher will be a founding faculty member helping to shape Shade Canyon’s school culture. As the heart of Shade Canyon’s educational program, our teachers’ mission is to provide each student with a caring and stimulating learning environment that will cultivate emotional intelligence and enable each child to reach their fullest academic potential. Our whole-child curriculum is based on the integration of practical and artistic activities, and embedded state standards for literacy, social studies, science, and math through storytelling, drama, poetry, singing, movement, and outdoor activities. Using this pedagogy, teachers are expected to prepare and deliver instructional materials and lesson plans, instruct and monitor students, and evaluate and document student progress. Kelseyville, the Perfect Place to Live: Kelseyville is in Lake County which is just north of Napa... (see more at www.shadecanyon.org/staff )
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
* CA State Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Certification
- Letter of Introduction ( Letter of introduction explaining why you are qualified for this position. Include any information that you feel will help the screening committee get to know you during the paper screening process)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, written within the past 12 months)
- Resume
* CA State Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Certification
- Letter of Introduction ( Letter of introduction explaining why you are qualified for this position. Include any information that you feel will help the screening committee get to know you during the paper screening process)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three, written within the past 12 months)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Shade Canyon School Salary Schedule
Service Years
1 $ 59,000.00
2 $ 60,475.00
3 $ 61,986.88
4 $ 63,536.55
5 $ 65,124.96
6 $ 66,753.08
7 $ 68,421.91
8 $ 70,132.46
9 $ 71,885.77
10 to 14 $ 73,682.92
15 to 19 $ 75,524.99
20 to 24 $ 77,413.11
25 to 30 $ 79,348.44
Waldorf Certification - per year $ 1,000.00
Masters Degree Stipend - per year $ 500.00
Doctorate Stipend - per year $ 500.00
School Pedagogical Lead/Teacher in Charge when administrator is absent - per year $ 3,000.00
Comments and Other Information
Shade Canyon School Salary Schedule
Service Years
1 $ 59,000.00
2 $ 60,475.00
3 $ 61,986.88
4 $ 63,536.55
5 $ 65,124.96
6 $ 66,753.08
7 $ 68,421.91
8 $ 70,132.46
9 $ 71,885.77
10 to 14 $ 73,682.92
15 to 19 $ 75,524.99
20 to 24 $ 77,413.11
25 to 30 $ 79,348.44
Waldorf Certification - per year $ 1,000.00
Masters Degree Stipend - per year $ 500.00
Doctorate Stipend - per year $ 500.00
School Pedagogical Lead/Teacher in Charge when administrator is absent - per year $ 3,000.00
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/1/2024
Contact
Elizabeth Rudiger
(707) 326-1291
(707) 326-1291
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$59,000 - $83,300 Annually
$59,000 - $83,300 Annually
Length of Work Year
195
Employment Type
Full Time