First Grade Class Aide

About the role

The position of the First Grade Class Aide serves the purpose of providing additional support to the lead teacher of the First Grade. The Aide helps the First Grade lead teacher and subject teachers so that they can deliver the Waldorf curriculum, and maintain a warm, nurturing and rhythmical learning environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Meet once a week with the lead teacher for planning and review of work.
• Aid subject teachers with the supervision of students during class.
• Help with transitions between activities, so that students remain focused.
• Provide individual or small group support as directed by the lead teacher.
• Supervise students during recess ensuring safety and inclusion.
• Support the students’ development in a gentle, non-intrusive way, keeping interactions warm and professional.
• Avoid casual conversations with students, and sharing personal information that does not benefit the students’ learning.
• Encourage healthy habits, self-care, and respectful interactions among students.
• Maintain tidiness and order in the classroom, including end of day tasks after school.
• Prepare, track, and restore classroom supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and organize seasonal displays as directed by the lead teacher.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the lead teacher, parents, and other staff members.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Professional personal presentation
• Ability to occasionally lift to 30 lbs.
• Regularly sit or stand 4-8 hours

Administrative and Organizational Support

Supports the classroom environment by maintaining tidiness and order, preparing and organizing supplies, and preparing seasonal displays.

Schedule

Up to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. Exact schedule will be arranged with the Class Teacher. Additional hours to be arranged in advance if needed. If possible, the Aide should attend the Grade School Faculty meeting on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 which is compensated at a separate rate ($40 per meeting).

Employment Details

• Compensation: $29.00 per hour
• This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position.
• Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.
• This position does not continue through the Summer Break.
• FLSA Classification: Not exempt from overtime; hourly
• Reports to: Grade School Director
• Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

Reports to

Grade School Director

Hired by

Grade School Steering Committee

Date Modified

June 2026

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer

that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.

To Apply

Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information of at least two references who know your work with children, as well as a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848 to jobs@sfwaldorf.org.