Early Childhood Asssistants

About the role

The Early Childhood assistant works closely with the lead teacher and a team of experienced colleagues to provide a caring and warm Waldorf early childhood experience for our youngest students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the lead teacher and team to create a nurturing environment for young children.
• Support the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily activities that align with the Waldorf curriculum.
• Assist in preparing meals and snacks for the children, following safety guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Engage in outdoor play and activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the children.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in early childhood settings.
• Certification or other early childhood credentials preferred.
• Enthusiasm for serving the needs of young children and a commitment to a school with a strong vision.
• Comfortable with both indoor and outdoor play, cooking, and modeling household activities for children.
• Ability to solve problems with discernment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to joyfully collaborate with the lead teacher.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children in early childhood settings.
• Certified or credentialed in early childhood education.
• Enthusiastic about the Waldorf approach to early childhood education.
• Comfortable with both indoor and outdoor play, cooking, and modeling household activities for children.
• Able to solve problems with discernment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Dependable, flexible, and collaborative in nature.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Waldorf early childhood education principles.
• Proficiency in child development and safety practices.

Benefits

At High Mowing School, we offer a supportive and engaging community for our Early Childhood assistants. This includes:

• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues.
• An environment that values creativity, diversity, and academic success.
• Access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and community events.
• Accreditation by AWSNA, WECAN, and NEASC.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Several part-time positions with differing work week schedules are available.

To Apply

Interested candidates should email HMS hiring team at hiring@highmowing.org with a resume, letter of interest, and an HMS Employment Application.

More Information

On the HMS website: https://www.highmowing.org/about/employment.

HMS will respond to qualified candidates only.