Waldorf Primary Class Teacher
The Island Private School
Cyprus
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2025
Job overview
Job Overview
Kindergarten Teacher (Waldorf Programme)
Are you a dedicated early childhood educator with a passion for holistic, play-based learning? The Island Private School of Limassol is seeking a nurturing and experienced Kindergarten Teacher to join our thriving Waldorf Programme in August 2025. Be part of a supportive community that values creativity, connection, and child-led development.
What You’ll Do:
As a Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher, you will guide young children through a rich and rhythmic daily experience that nurtures imagination, social connection, and healthy development. Your role will include:
- Delivering the Waldorf Early Childhood curriculum through storytelling, song, movement, handwork, and seasonal activities.
- Creating a warm, safe, and sensory-rich environment that supports the whole child.
- Maintaining a consistent daily and weekly rhythm to promote security and joy in learning.
- Observing and supporting each child’s physical, emotional, and social development.
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Contributing to school life through festivals, events, and open communication.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education (required).
- Certification in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education or 2+ years of experience in a Waldorf kindergarten setting.
- Understanding of anthroposophy and the developmental needs of young children.
Skills:
- Creative, artistic, and purposeful in your teaching approach.
- Strong observation, classroom management, and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Fluent English (C1–C2 level).
Personal Traits:
- Warm, grounded, and joyful in working with young children.
- Committed to continued professional and inner development.
- Collaborative and community-oriented in nature.
Recruitment Process:
- Panel Interview with the Head of School, Early Years Faculty Lead, and People & Culture Partner (30–45 minutes).
- Teaching Demonstration: in-person or recorded session (60 minutes).
- Safeguarding Check: reference and police clearances required.
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About The Island Private School
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- The Island Private School
- Vangeriotissas 95A, Palodia Village, Limassol
- Limassol
- 4549
- Cyprus
The Island Private School is a polysystemic educational hub that offers 3 programmes (International Baccalaureate, Waldorf & Montessori) under one roof. We follow a holistic approach, offering a full-day learning environment (08:00-18:00) for international students of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Starting from Pre-Primary, the educational journey at our school supports students on their learning path, tailoring education to individual needs, aspirations and connecting it to real-life experiences and up-to-date practices.
We are committed to providing high-quality, challenging, international education that fosters critical thinking, global perspectives, and holistic development of students.
We are proud to be the first and only one fully accredited IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) in Cyprus. Also we are the only school in Cyprus offering Waldorf Programme.
Our school strives to offer the most progressive educational programmes to our students. At the moment we are preparing to bring an IB Career-Related Programme (CP) candidate. This prestigious programme offers Year 11-12 students the chance to develop career-focused skills and prepare for their future.
Our Mission
We make a wholesome impact on the world by seeking to inspire a love of lifelong learning in every child and the whole community, enabling them to develop their unique capacities. We prepare our students to be confident, competent, capable and responsible global citizens, who understand, respect and celebrate diversity.
Our Values
LOVE - Love is the foundation of everything. We love and nurture people. Compassion and kindness come out of love. We love our school, our place, we feel connected to it. We put love into what we do.
RESPECT - We respect each other's values, property, work. We respect different cultures, religions. We act respectfully to the environment.
POSITIVITY - We embrace a positive mindset and joy. We bring playfulness and fun to our work. We tackle and embrace challenges in a positive way. We celebrate our own and each others’ achievements.
COLLABORATION - We encourage participation and teamwork. We collaborate as a school team, parents and students. We learn with, and from each other.
INTEGRITY - We are true to ourselves. We value honesty and strong moral principles. We are transparent in what we do.
LIFELONG LEARNING - We promote curiosity, eager to learn new things throughout our whole lives. We model lifelong learning through continuous personal and professional development. We reflect upon our experiences in order to improve.
RESPONSIBILITY - We act with the sense of ownership - it is our school, we feel at home. We take responsibility for our actions or inaction and the impact they have on ourselves and others.
SAFETY - We behave in a way that promotes physical and psychological safety. Everyone’s health and wellbeing is a priority at our school. Our school is a safe place where everyone is encouraged to take reasonable risks and embrace challenges along the learning path.
Our Campus
Currently we are operating in a temporary campus, opened in September 2022 which includes 3 areas: Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary School as well as outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, canteen, 2 art studios, 2 music rooms and 2 libraries.
Future Campus
Drawing inspiration from renowned educational projects worldwide and working in collaboration with one of the leading architectural bureaus, we are about to shape the future of our school. Among other features, the permanent campus will include 5 laboratories, 2 art studios, swimming pool, sports base for both indoor and outdoor activities and much more.
By 2026, we aim to bring our vision to life and establish a vibrant educational environment for global citizens. This inclusive space will cater to the needs of our students, parents, teachers and international specialists, fostering mutual support and collaboration.
Together, we will create an inspiring setting for learning, innovation, and personal development.
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