Woodworking Teacher

Prairie Moon Waldorf School seeks a highly organized and responsible part-time woodworking teacher for two 90-minute classes per week for grades classes 4th-7th grade for the 2022-23 academic year. The successful candidate for this position will have developed a familiarity with the woodworking curriculum for grades fourth through eighth through two or more in-class observations during May of 2022 with the current instructor. Prairie Moon Waldorf School is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in a rural setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and lead weekly age-appropriate one and one-half hour woodworking classes for grades 4 through 8.

Instruction should include educating the student about the properties of the wood, care and use of hand tools such as carving knives and techniques for shaping, smoothing and finishing surfaces.

Cooperate in organizing and maintaining tools and supplies necessary to the program

Work within the budget allocated for the program.

Submit year-end student reports

Attend meetings when assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required:
Able to shadow current instructor during May 2022

Substantial work experience in woodworking

Substantial work experience with simple and more complex woodworking tools

Knowledge of classroom safety measures necessary for such work

Classroom management skills and experience

Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults

Maintain a healthy working relationship with class teachers and school staff

Preferred:
Experience with (or willing to experience) teaching within a Waldorf class setting

Background in and/or knowledge of, anthroposophy, Waldorf pedagogy
Prairie Moon Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic background in the admission of students or the hiring of personnel.

Items needed to apply to this position:
Please arrange to shadow the current woodworking teacher. Contact Jeff Kennedy, Prairie Moon Waldorf School Administrative Director, to schedule visits. 785-841-8800
Applying Through Mail?

Please send application & necessary documents to:
Prairie Moon Waldorf School, Attn: Teacher Search Committee
1853 E. 1600 Road Lawrence, KS 66044
Or email to admin@prairiemoon.org
Contact the school at 785-841-8800 with questions.