Position: Part-time Woodworking Teacher (Grades 4-8)
Tier 2B
General Description of Position
The Woodworking Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and hands-on woodworking instruction to
students in grades 4 through 8, fostering creativity, skill development, and a deep appreciation for
craftsmanship in our students.
Authority
CWS Woodworking Teacher has the authority to:
● Develop and implement a comprehensive woodworking curriculum for Grades 4-8.
● Plan and conduct woodworking lessons and projects that align with Waldorf principles.
● Assess and document student progress and skill development.
● Communicate with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
● Maintain a safe and organized woodworking studio, ensuring all tools and materials are properly used and stored.
● Participate in school events, festivals, and faculty meetings. Attend faculty meetings and workdays according to the school calendar.
Boundaries & Limitations:
● Follow school policies and guidelines.
● Maintain professional boundaries with students, parents, and colleagues.
● Respect the confidentiality of student information.
● Collaborate with class teachers to integrate woodworking lessons with the overall curriculum.
● Communicate all student and parent concerns to the class teacher in a timely and professional manner.
Responsibilities
● Curriculum Development: Design and develop a comprehensive woodworking curriculum that aligns with Waldorf educational principles and meets the developmental needs of students in grades 4 through 8.
● Instruction: Deliver dynamic and interactive woodworking lessons that engage students and cultivate their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
● Safety Protocols: Implement and enforce strict safety protocols in the woodworking studio to ensure the well-being of students and maintain a safe working environment.
● Tool Proficiency: Instruct students on the proper use of woodworking tools and equipment, emphasizing safety procedures and best practices.
● Material Selection: Source and procure high-quality materials for woodworking projects, ensuring that they align with Waldorf principles and promote sustainability and environmental consciousness.
● Project Management: Manage woodworking projects from conception to completion, providing guidance and support to students throughout the entire process.
● Assessment: Evaluate student progress and performance through a variety of assessment methods, including project presentations, skill demonstrations, and written reflections. Prepare progress reports for mid-year and end-of-year reports and participate in two parent-teacher conferences per school year.
● Community Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with parents, colleagues, and the wider community to promote the importance of woodworking education and its integration into the Waldorf curriculum.
Accountability
● Report to the Program Director.
● Participate in regular performance evaluations and feedback sessions.
● Stay up-to-date with required training, including Red Cross/CPR First Aid certification/Medicine Administration training, mandated reporter training, etc.
● Maintain a working knowledge of the School’s Safety Plan and the emergency procedures contained therein.
● Attend faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and school community events.
● Ensure compliance with all school policies and educational standards.
● Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff to uphold the mission and vision of the Charlottesville Waldorf School.
Education and Experience Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Education, Fine Arts, Woodworking, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
● Waldorf Teacher Certification or willingness to pursue Waldorf professional development opportunities..
● Proven experience teaching woodworking to students in a Waldorf or alternative educational setting.
● Strong knowledge of woodworking techniques, tools, and materials.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Passion for Waldorf education and a commitment to holistic child development.
● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.
Qualities, knowledge, and skills
● Works well with children
● Good communication skills
● Well-organized, efficient
● Works cooperatively in groups
● Reliability and punctuality
● Willingness to work out of Anthroposophy
Belongs to:
Grade School department, Full Faculty
Attends:
Meeting times to be announced at beginning of each school year
● Full Faculty
● Grade School
Duration: school year from September through June; plus Faculty Work Days
Work Hours: Part-time specialty teachers are required to be on campus for the duration of their class periods, in addition to after-school faculty meetings and Work Week trainings and meetings.
Remuneration
Wage/Salary: Part-time Specialty teachers receive a prorated salary based on the starting full-time salary of $34,500.
Benefits for part-time Specialties:
○ Leave/sick days: 6 days
○ Tuition Reduction: 50% for one child, with a 10% increase each year of employment up to 90% (incremental increases do not apply to Early Childhood students)
CWS offers a comprehensive and supportive mentoring program for all of its new teachers and administrators and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not exclude anyone on the basis of race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.