Freshwater Creek Steiner School

Position Description: Eurythmy teacher

Position Title: Eurythmy teacher

Working Context: In relation to the Primary and Kindergarten timetable 0.5 FTE

Reporting to: The Head of School through the Support and Development Group

Remuneration:12-month contract basis with a view to ongoing and depending on experience and qualifications

Eurythmy is valued as an integral art form that brings substantial benefits to the developing human being by facilitating sense development and the emergence of higher cognitive processes. Providing for classroom Eurythmy and performance opportunities are considered to be of particular importance in our pedagogy and for the well-being of the school community as a whole.

The Eurythmy teacher will be expected to exercise initiative and to collaborate with class teachers to integrate Eurythmy with everyday learning where possible. The Eurythmy teacher will create and implement a Eurythmy program for classes.

Key Responsibilities

These include:

  • to develop a mode of operating that is based upon a deep understanding of human development
  • to document the Eurythmy program in ways that are in accordance with the practices of the school
  • to assess, monitor and report on student learning formally, twice a year in accordance with reporting requirements of the school, and to maintain documentation that supports this process
  • to use students behaviour management practices that accord with school policy and are consistent with the ethos of the school
  • to support the integration of Eurythmy with classroom programs, and support the development of speech work in classes
  • to facilitate an understanding of Eurythmy throughout the school community
  • to support and encourage Eurythmy performances
  • to participate in duties and tasks which support the work of the teachers, attend staff meetings regularly as appropriate, participate in professional development programs and to meet with parents as required
  • to follow procedures, codes of conduct according to the policies of the school

Key Selection Criteria

  1. Interpersonal and Communication Skills of a High Standard
  2. Positive Attitude Towards Children and a love of teaching and learning
  3. Demonstrated experience in teaching Eurythmy to kindergarten and primary age children and in managing behaviour effectively during lessons
  4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and personal development, as well as to participate in professional reviews
  5. Ability to Work collaboratively and in accordance with school and collegial principles, codes of conduct, and school policies
  6. Participation in relevant aspects of the school cultural life such as festivals, professional development days, and other special events
  7. An Understanding of Steiner educational principles and curriculum implications
  8. Current VIT Registration or interstate equivalent
  9. Qualifications, training and experience in Eurythmy gained through study at a recognised provider
  10. Current First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis management training