Kindergarten Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Promote positive relationships with all children and adults
• Create a nurturing environment for young children and families
• Develop partnerships with colleagues to establish a cohesive early childhood community
• Under the guidance of the lead teacher, assist in fulfilling daily rhythm
• Absorb classroom management and attend to children’s needs
• Support the lead teacher by assisting in supervision of children and participation in daily activities
• Aid in maintaining a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing environment and classroom
• Absorb naptime; keep a calm, slow, centered, and quiet tone of the classroom. Follow the full-time assistant teacher’s lead
• In the absence of the full-time assistant teacher, may be asked to take over the full-time assistant responsibilities
• Consult with the Lead Teacher as needed for curriculum clarification and guidance
• Be an appropriate role model for the children and parents
• Assist with bathroom support and hygiene
• Help to uphold all school rules and foster a community of kindness and inclusion

Professional Development

• Engage in self-development, including meditative and restorative practices
• If possible, participate in summer intensives and ongoing Waldorf training
• Acquire new skills relevant to how to support the current students
• Complete required training (e.g., first aid, mandatory reporter, school policy updates)

Student Support & Assessment

• Collaborate with the lead teacher to reinforce clear classroom procedures to cultivate a positive learning environment
• Follow the Student Support for Behavior Management/Tracking Agreement
• Offer and share observations on the children’s development with the Lead Teacher

Student Support & Assessment

• Follow the lead teacher guidance on best practices for communicating with parents
• Follow school protocol regarding parent engagement

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Bachelors Degree preferred ; High School completion required
• Must be able to perform and meet the physical demands required in this capacity (ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop most of the time)
• Must have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• Complete a California criminal record clearance via DOJ, FBI, and CACI clearance

Department

Education

Location

Los Altos, CA