Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Opening Statement
Ashwood Waldorf School is seeking an early childhood assistant for the 2024-25 school year.
The ideal hours for the early childhood assistant position are 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. However, a full time schedule (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) may be possible.
Essential Job Duties
Job Description
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Classroom
Under the supervision of the lead teacher:
- Assist with the smooth running of the program.
- Carry logistical aspects of the morning, i.e. mixing paints, kneading dough, washing dishes, dressing the children for outdoors, helping them with the bathroom.
- Help with puppet plays, in daily set-up and clean-up, with craft projects and on the playground.
- Substitute for the teacher when needed.
- Be available for two half-day meetings before the beginning of school in September after the end of school in June.
Pedagogy
- Work with pedagogical indications of Rudolf Steiner.
- Participate in child observation and study when possible.
Parents
- Attend some parent evenings, and at least one outreach event, one open house, and one festival celebration each year.
Colleagues
- Meet with the lead teacher each week. Some meetings will be informal check-ins and others will be scheduled.
Formal meeting arranged at the discretion of teacher and assistant.
Qualifications
Personal and Professional development
- Strive to be worthy of imitation by the young child.
- Maintain appropriate personal appearance and professional attire.
- Participate in the annual self-evaluation and evaluation process as defined by school policy.
- Maintain current CPR/1st Aid certification as required
- Complete required trainings
When possible:
- Attend Waldorf early childhood conferences or workshops.
- Make a yearly visit to early childhood programs in other Waldorf schools.
To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Jeremy Clough at jclough@ashwoodwaldorf.org. Please send a resume, a brief biography, and three professional references.