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Kindergarten / Nursery Teachers

The Island Private School of Limassol is seeking a passionate Waldorf Pre Primary Co Teacher&nbsp;to join the team.&nbsp;The Position:The role of Waldorf Pre Primary Co Teacher&nbsp; is a full-time position, facilitating learning and holistic development in the assigned class, as described in the Waldorf School curriculum and within the framework of Waldorf educational philosophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;General responsibilities:<ul><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are expected to develop an understanding of the model of child development that underlies the Waldorf curriculum, and couple this with the study of the curriculum itself, the curriculum standards of the school, and an awareness of the class and community and plan lessons for the grade level of their students. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are expected to work to deepen their understanding of the curriculum through the anthroposophical study of human development and the evolution of human consciousness, through discussion with colleagues and attendance of courses and workshops. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are expected to maintain an awareness and an interest in educational and learning developments going on outside of (or parallel to) Waldorf education. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are asked to provide for the children a conscious model of responsible behaviour that together with loving authority and discipline, conveys to them a living sense of respect, reverence and gratitude. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are to develop the ability to work with the class as a whole, while concurrently being aware of (and tending to) individual needs. </li><li>With the class teacher, the Pre Primary Co Teacher is responsible for keeping the children's work in organized manner, and developing methods of evaluation of the children's physical, emotional and intellectual development through record-keeping (working with the class teacher and within the guidelines of the Waldorf curriculum). </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers should maintain the values, ethos and mission of the school; demonstrate conduct and competence in line with Steiner Waldorf Teaching Standards; and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and all School Policies.</li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are to work together with their faculty colleagues - sharing observations, questions and insights - to support each other's professional and personal development. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are expected to take part in school events for children and parents.</li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are to support the main class teacher and the students in maintaining the physical environment of their classrooms - creating a place that inspires learning by giving care to the beauty, artistic aspects, cleanliness and order of the room - and for the shared school building and grounds. </li><li>Pre Primary Co Teachers are expected to attend weekly departmental meetings, individual meetings with colleagues, mentorships meetings, training sessions and inset days as scheduled.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor Pre primary education (mandatory)</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of anthroposophy and the picture of child development it presents </li><li>An understanding of the Waldorf curriculum and pedagogy (Certification in Waldorf teaching is welcome but not mandatory)</li><li>Experience and/or training in teaching children </li><li>Good written and oral communication skills </li><li>The ability to work in an organised and timely manner </li><li>The ability to work artistically and creatively within the educational framework </li><li>Professionalism in speech, dress and manner </li><li>Interest in self-development of skills that support the curriculum and good working relations&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A unique opportunity for a career in a fast-growing polysystemic school</li><li>Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience</li><li>Modern &amp; Professional Work Environment</li><li>Optional participation in the Company’s Group Medical Scheme</li><li>Opportunities to learn and develop yourself&nbsp;</li></ul>Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00.&nbsp;Want to join? Please apply <a href="https://isl.bamboohr.com/careers/113?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D">HERE</a>&nbsp;Applications must include a brief statement (no longer than a page) describing the key features of your philosophy of education and approach to working with young people. Please indicate clearly in your application how your experience and expertise might align with the expectations we have highlighted.&nbsp;Safeguarding:&nbsp;At The Island Private School of Limassol, we follow safer recruitment practices and we are committed to the Safeguarding of our students. As such this post is subject to reference and police checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;GDPR:&nbsp;Applicants should note that based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), all applications/CVs are kept in our database based on the consent period each candidate applied for. In case you have forwarded us your CV in the past and you are interested in this position, please apply again.

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