Preschool Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

About the role

The Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking a dedicated full-time preschool teaching assistant for their preschool program at the Los Altos, CA campus. The position is an hourly, full-time role with potential work opportunities during school breaks and summers, when camps are offered.

Responsibilities

• Track student arrivals and departures
• Supervise and support student activities and social interactions
• Communicate with parents
• Perform light housekeeping and child maintenance duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred
• 6 ECE Units or enrolled in an ECE course preferred
• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Ability to perform and meet the physical demands required in this capacity (ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stop most of the work day)
• Complete a health screening (no more than 60 days prior to hire date) and negative Tuberculosis test (no more than 1 year prior to hire date)
• Meet the immunization requirements required by the state of CA for early childhood employees
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• California criminal record clearance via DOJ, FBI, and CACI clearance

Qualifications

• Loving and playful, yet authoritative presence with children
• Experience working with early childhood children
• Able to be in physical movement for the majority of the work day

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and take ownership of a wide range of children’s needs

Benefits

• Frequent interactions with parents, teachers, and students
• An interesting variety of daily challenges

Pay

$24-$25 an hour

Schedule

Availability Monday through Friday 8 am - 3 pm is required.

Department

Education

Location

Los Altos, CA