Young Authors Camp Lead Instructor

We are looking for staff who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for quality education. Who We Are: At Seattle Waldorf School, students become creative problem- solvers—imaginative thinkers who journey toward intellectual excellence, human compassion, and artistic skill. Founded in Seattle in 1980, we are the only preschool through grade 12 Waldorf school in Washington. ● Collaboratively plans daily camp activities with other program leaders, fellow instructors, and the Camp Director ● Effectively leads a safe and enthusiastic summer program ● With direction from a supervisor, maintains consistent schedule for campers ● Participates in and facilitates supervision as needed during camp start and end times ● Leads children by example and adheres to school policies ● Provides and maintains a warm and positive environment while establishing and managing school rules and regulations ● Observes student behavior and implements appropriate behavior management techniques ● Cares for and protects the safety of the students and is versed in emergency and disaster procedures ● Appropriately identifies and responds to any emergency ● Understands and communicates COVID-19 health and safety protocols to students, staff, and parents/caregivers, and ensures compliance ● Accepts guidance and supervision ● Performs other duties as assigned Preferred Education & Experience: ● Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in your subject area and two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent experience ● Waldorf training preferred ● Current CPR and First Aid certification required* * A CPR and First Aid course will be offered at no charge in June for all camp employees who need the training and are available to attend on the date offered. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ● Four years of experience as a lead teacher or afterschool lead or four years of experience working with young children and an academic understanding of child and youth engagement and development ● Experience with creative writing, bookmaking, and acting ● Understanding of, and experience with, Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Management Strategies ● Understanding of or interest in Waldorf education ● Commitment to excellence in teaching, self-development, and collegial cooperation ● Strong organizational skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Ability to work in a hands-on team environment ● Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community o We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers to have the skills necessary to ensure that their classrooms are safe, inclusive places for everyone o We seek a teacher who is aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively work to eliminate these in the classroom ● Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office, Google Suite, common automated systems for record-keeping, and confidently learn new technology ● Ability to maintain confidential information ● Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff ● Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents ● Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor ● Ability to lift up to 30 pounds ● Ability to work outside in all weather If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.