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ASC Assistant Teacher -Early Childhood Program- Licensed Facility

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America · Jamestown, CA · 1 mo ago
Education$17.5–$20/hrFull-time

About

Nestled in the sunny foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Waldorf School is a vibrant, fully AWSNA-accredited school serving approximately 133 students from Preschool through Eighth Grade. Our rural campus in historic Rawhide Valley, just a short drive from Yosemite National Park, provides a beautiful natural setting where children and educators can learn, work, and grow together.

Essential Job Duties

  • Follow the Waldorf Curriculum as directed by the Class Teacher, which may include but is not limited to the following:
  • Share in the care of the children under the Class Teacher’s direction.
  • Supervise children during regular p.m. class hours and rest time
  • Supervise independent play
  • Prep snack items for the following day
  • Maintain food lists for the Lead Assistant
  • Housekeeping
  • Handwork support and duties
  • Help the children to clean and tidy the classroom
  • Attend EC faculty mentoring for the last hour when applicable
  • Attend the first hour of Faculty Meetings when applicable

Qualifications

  • Required Skills/abilities:
  • Ability to hold the rhythm of the afternoon when asked to sub
  • Familiarity with a kitchen and ability to follow recipes
  • Organizational skills
  • Professionalism- including the ability to keep adult conversations away from the children and personal phones put away while working
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Able to follow the lead of the teacher
  • Desired Skills/abilities:
  • Food preparation for a large group of children

Desired Education and experience

  • Waldorf Early Childhood Training
  • Background in Anthroposophy

Physical requirements

  • The physical abilities outlined below are essential for successfully performing the key functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.
  • While carrying out the responsibilities of this position, employees are regularly required to monitor and communicate with children and coworkers. This often involves standing, sitting, walking, and using hands and fingers. Occasionally, employees may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Additionally, they may need to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Work will take place both outdoors and in a classroom setting, which may frequently be noisy. Employees may also be exposed to bacterial contamination.

Employment Details

  • Time, weeks/year
  • This position runs the duration of the school year, (end of August through mid-June) excluding seasonal breaks and holidays, Monday through Thursday 12:30-5:30 and Friday 12:00- 5:30 pm.
  • 20-26 hours per week including time for mentoring.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base wage $17.50 – $20 per hour
  • Possible 50% remission

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sierra Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Sierra Waldorf School will not tolerate discrimination against any employee based on race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, religious convictions, or disability.

Sierra Waldorf School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply

Please submit an application, resume and cover letter, and 3 references to hiring@sierrawaldorf.com.

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