Organization: Ocean Charter School
Job Title: Fall 2008 Teaching Positions
Location: Los Angeles

Posted: 2/6/08

Job Description:

Ocean Charter School has full-time teaching positions available in Fall 2008 for First and Fourth Grades. We are looking for talented and committed teachers to join our group of dynamic educators at one of the most innovative public schools on the westside of Los Angeles.

Our ideal candidates have Waldorf training and experience, as well as California State certification, as our curriculum offers a blending of both approaches. We are also interested in individuals with either a California credential or Waldorf training who are willing to complete additional training and credentialing as a requirement of the job.

First Grade
This is a position for someone who is gifted with children and seeking to work with the imagination and will of students, as well as their intellect. It is also a position that continues with same students through consecutive grades as a part of a loop. Other desired qualities include musical ability, talent for storytelling, and interest in adapting state standards to a Waldorf-methods curriculum.

Fourth Grade
This individual should possess: A zeal for the challenge to bring the rich Waldorf curriculum to life while meeting state learning standards; a desire to instruct contextually and bring art experience everyday to the classroom; an appreciation for ancient mythologies and cultures, as well as scientific inquiry; and a commitment to teach to diverse learning styles. This teacher continues with the students through consecutive grades as a part of a loop.

Spanish Teacher Grades 1-8
We are looking for a teacher to provide Spanish language education in complement to our Whole Child Curriculum, based on Waldorf teaching methods, available for Fall 2008.

Experience in teaching elementary and middle school-age children with meeting the developmental needs of each grade is a requirement. Knowledge of songs, games, and stories and cultural celebrations, as well as exercises in speaking, reading, and writing is fundamental for this position.

Ocean Charter is a K-8 school on the west side of Los Angeles in a rich cultural area--close to museums, theaters, universities and the ocean. We are adding a class every year to a 2-class-per-grade capacity. We have 17 full-time teachers; with support from a group of foreign language, handwork, games, woodworking, music (strings, recorder/chorus, percussion), and Eurythmy part-time teachers; and a full-time Special Ed and teaching resources coordinator working together to bring forth Waldorf education in a standards-integrated environment. Our faculty is a group of talented and committed professionals, our administration is strong and capable, our parent body is supportive and caring. And our children--well, they are happy, inquisitive, and thriving!

Our 2008-2009 salary range considers responsibility, qualifications and experience with salaries commensurate with surrounding districts. We offer full benefits, including a teacher retirement plan through the State of California.

To Apply:
Submit a resume or biography, with a cover letter and 3-5 professional references to: facultypositions@oceancharterschool.org.
For more information, please visit our website: www.oceancharterschool.org.