What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Waldorf Director of Instruction & Pedagogy position at El Rio Community School?
Public Waldorf Director of Instruction & Pedagogy at El Rio Community School
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(323) 352-8034
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About the Employer
El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership. Students’ curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging children’s heads, hearts and hands, we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community, we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum, we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative, compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Waldorf Director of Instruction & Pedagogy will serve as an instructional leader, mentor, and collaborator for faculty, ensuring that the curriculum is aligned with both Waldorf education principles and state standards through the Gradalis compendium used by the school. This position involves regular classroom observation, coaching, curriculum development support, and oversight of teacher professional development.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Waldorf education, ideally in both teaching and leadership roles. - Familiarity with or willingness to study and apply the Gradalis Compendium. - Strong background in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and teacher evaluation. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and guide educators. - A commitment to public Waldorf education and the mission of El Rio Community School. - Bachelor's degree and Waldorf teacher certification required.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Waldorf education, ideally in both teaching and leadership roles. - Familiarity with or willingness to study and apply the Gradalis Compendium. - Strong background in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and teacher evaluation. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and guide educators. - A commitment to public Waldorf education and the mission of El Rio Community School. - Bachelor's degree and Waldorf teacher certification required.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
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