THE WALDORF WAY
MSNBC Nov 30th, 2011
LOS ALTOS — Allysun Sokolowski, a third-grade teacher, greets each one of her 29 students by name and shakes their hand as they enter the classroom. It's easy for her because she's known these kids at the Los Altos, Calif., school for a while.
CAMPUS EXPANSION
Daily Pilot Sept 22nd, 2011
COSTA MESA — The Waldorf School of Orange County plans to dedicate environmentally friendly classrooms crafted from recycled shipping containers Friday evening.
Daily Pilot Sept 14th, 2011
COSTA MESA — Standing before the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, Ellen Kawata thanked the city and the Waldorf School of Orange County for helping her business.
PRESS RELEASE
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Our Mission Statement:
WSOC is committed to providing academic excellence through awakening in our students genuine enthusiasm, an interest in the world, a love of learning and a sense of purpose in life. The Waldorf curriculum meets the student's age-related capacities and develops the student's initiative, creativity, critical-thinking, and self-reliance. Our educational approach encourages balance, engaging the student cognitively, emotionally and actively across all disciplines. We recognize and welcome the unique gifts brought by each student.
Learn More About Us
The best way to learn more about Waldorf School of Orange County is to see it for yourself.
Click here for a video introduction to WSOC.
We offer regularly scheduled school tours which provide an ideal opportunity to visit our campus, meet the teachers and, best of all, see the education in action. For schedule details, please visit our events calendar.
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Employment
Faculty Coordinator - The faculty coordinator, as the administrative arm of the faculty, ministers to the needs of the faculty and helps to ensure the implementation of the Waldorf curriculum through oversight of faculty orientation, development and coordination of schedules; establishment and maintenance of policies and procedures and providing a bridge between the college of teachers/faculty and administration.
REQUIRED: Waldorf teacher training certificate and/or years of Waldorf teaching experience
Class Assistant - Class assistant will provide support to the class teacher. Monday – Friday 8:30 am start time with an average of 27 -28 hours per week. Waldorf training/experience a plus. This is an hourly position that pays $11.47 an hour.
Eurythmy teacher /part-time - seeking an experienced eurythmy teacher to teach 4 - 6 lessons a week in the lower grades.
Salary range for full time positions: $35,000 - $63,000 depending on experience.
Additional benefits:
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage plus disability insurance
- 401 K plan
- Relocation allowance
- Sabbatical plan (Class teachers only)
- Tuition remission
Phone: 949-574-7775 - Email: gilles@waldorfschool.com
About our school:
Waldorf School of Orange County (WSOC) is a strong stable school with over 300 students. Over the past 20 years, we have evolved from a single kindergarten to a vibrant school with playgroup, 3- and 5-day kindergarten classes and first through eighth grades. We opened our Waldorf high school in the fall of 2007. WSOC is a full member of AWSNA. The operation of WSOC is guided by the College of Teachers which upholds the spiritual and pedagogical ideals of the school. The faculty includes specialty teachers for Japanese, Spanish, eurythmy, handwork, woodwork, art, games, choir and stringed orchestral instruments.
Sunny Southern California Beckons:
Our ten-acre school site is located on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean adjoining a park and nature preserve area. A mild climate year-round with little rain and sunny skies nearly everyday lets us take advantage of our unique environment. Beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, and a vibrant growing community are just a few of the features that make Orange County one of California's most desirable locations. Costa Mesa is located just one hour south of Los Angeles and ninety minutes north of San Diego.
In addition the area offers excellent employment and professional opportunities for working spouses. The University of California, Irvine and several other universities and colleges are in close proximity. The area is home to world-class theatres, museums, art galleries, and libraries. A multitude of health food stores can be found and biodynamic produce is available. Alternative health care is accessible as well as a variety of anthroposophical study groups that happily welcome new participants.
Contact Information:
We look forward to receiving your resume and further discussing how your experience, dedication and energy could be part of our growing community. Waldorf School of Orange County offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please send inquiries, resumes and references to...
Gina Illes - Administrator
Email: gilles@waldorfschool.com
Waldorf School of Orange County
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 574-7775 xt 203
FAX: (949) 574-7740
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