The Westside Waldorf School in Pacific Palisades, California, is offering a part-time position for a trained musician with classroom teaching experience for the 2013/2014 school year. Teaching duties entail directing the combined middle school Choir, (grades 6 – 8), 2 times weekly. The position could potentially be expanded into that of Music Director who would help to develop the music program at our school, supporting the curriculum by building the song repertoire of all elementary grades 1 – 8, as well as teaching pentatonic flute and recorder.

 

Candidates must be willing to develop their knowledge of Waldorf education, particularly their understanding for what musical repertoire is appropriate at different developmental stages. A degree in music is expected. Waldorf certification is a plus.

 

Other expectations include supporting the rehearsal of music for festivals and class plays.

 

The Westside Waldorf School hosts Grades 1-8, four Nurseries, four Kindergartens, two Parent-Child Programs and an Infant/Parent Program. The Grades Program includes Eurythmy, Spanish, Japanese, Handwork, Strings, Music, Woodwork, Games, a Stewardship Program, After School Sports, and an Aftercare Program. The Westside Waldorf Educational Community is made up of families, teachers and staff members with a wide variety of life experiences and geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. This diversity is central to the hosting of the many perspectives that Westside strives to foster in a Waldorf community.

 

To apply please send your resume, along with a cover letter and references to Gita Labrentz, e-mail: gita@wswaldorf.org