Priority Listing Middle School Teacher

Middle Grades Teacher, Grades 6-8

Northeast Woodland Values and Philosophy for our Teachers

• Organization, Rules, and Procedures
• Positive Relationships
• Students
• Parent communication and parent education
• Colleagues
• Engagement and Enjoyment
• A culture of Feeling, Thinking, Learning, and Doing.

• Continually revisiting developmental expectations for the age of the students.
• Continually evaluating students’ response to and understanding of curricular material to inform instruction.
• Working with colleagues to align and strengthen our curricular approach.

• Participating in and supporting the development of unified school culture.
• Commitment to Waldorf education.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.

• Experience working with and instructing children
• Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy, principles, and methods for curriculum and instruction design, including teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of instruction efficacy. If not credentialed, the teacher will pursue Waldorf Teacher Training with Northeast Woodland support within two years of starting. Teacher will pursue state licensure within five years of starting.
• Understanding of child development; the relationship between curriculum and child development; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of developmental and relationship based approaches to student behavior.
• An ability and willingness to focus on pre-emptive student interventions to avoid escalating behaviors.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing formative and summative student assessment. This includes student needs assessment, adapting student work when appropriate, and evaluation of student performance.
• Knowledge of a developmentally appropriate approach to introduction to sharing knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing student work, and workplace terminology.
• Ability to be outdoors and on your feet for extended periods (multiple times every day and for full days on some occasions) in all weather conditions, including below freezing temperatures, rain, and snow, while navigating uneven ground including mud, ice, snowy surfaces, and rocky/rooty trails.
• Proficiency in or the ability to learn the following software:
  Google suite (drive, classroom, gmail, sheets), Parent Square, Canva, ALMA, NWEA & NH SAS testing platforms
• Ability to speak and write in appropriate and professional ways to effectively communicate with given audiences (students, parents, coworkers, etc.)
• Strong English comprehension
• Strong decision making and risk management skills
• Ability to manage resources appropriately
• Strong social skills including social awareness, a commitment to service, and the ability to compromise, coordinate, and negotiate

All teachers at Northeast Woodland will engage in professional behavior including, but not limited to the following:

• Establish and enforce guidelines for behavior expectations and procedures for fostering a positive classroom environment.
• Utilize a relationship based approach to classroom management including building awareness and engagement with our three care streams approach, the Integrative Student Support reference materials, and Kim John Payne’s work/tools for supporting students in the classroom.
• Be an active learner, understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Engage in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to be a solution oriented member of the community
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following Waldorf curriculum guidelines or requirements of NH.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction: movement, artistic activity, demonstration, storytelling, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, experience, question, and investigate. Show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Establish clear objectives for all…