Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Opening Statement
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
About
About:
Da Vinci Waldorf School is an independent, private school established in 1998 serving over 100 students and their community. We offer a complete curriculum from Pre-K to Grade Eight. We are an associate member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America). Our educational experience includes foreign language, farming/ gardening, handwork, practical arts, instrumental and choral music, movement and student support programs.
Essential Job Duties
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensuring student safety
- Address behavioral issues with compassionate redirection and work with the lead teacher to support appropriate student behavior
- Support the lead teacher in upholding the daily rhythm and and carrying out a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Waldorf principles
- Engage in daily activities such as food preparation, cleaning and maintaining the classroom’s aesthetics
- Substitute for the lead teacher when required, with support from a substitute assistant
- Participate in two to three annual enrollment and outreach gatherings
- Cultivate a healthy and supportive social dynamic among students
- Participating in regular mentoring from qualified faculty (if requested)
- Participating in scheduled in-service training that may be scheduled outside of the school hours
- Participating in regular recess/rest/ lunch/break supervision duties
- Attending festivals and major school events during the academic year
- Actively participating in committees or task groups as-needed (after the first year of employment)
Other Responsibilities- Supporting a healthy school culture by working collaboratively, addressing concerns openly, and directing issues to the appropriate person(s) or group(s)
- Respond to communications in all forms in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
- Read and acknowledge the Employee Guidebook and become familiar with the policies in the Family Guidebook
- Keep up-to-date with school announcements, community-building activities and timely submission of any required paperwork or receipts
Physical Requirements:- Stand, walk, and hike for extended periods and significant lengths (up to a mile long)
- Sit for extended periods, both in chairs and on the floor
- Safely lift objects and young children up to 50 lbs
- Squat, stoop, and bend over
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to teach to a variety of ages and skill levels, including multi-age groups
- Ability to work with each child as a unique individual
- Collaboration skills; ability to work well with colleagues and respect coworkers
- Professional demeanor, punctuality and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Capacity for self-development and professional growth
- A commitment to being a worthy role model and adult that children can emulate
Desired Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited college, university or technical school
- Experience as a teacher, preferably in a Waldorf school
- Early Childhood Waldorf teaching certification
- Master’s Degree in subject area or equivalent professional experience
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Participate in two to three annual enrollment and outreach gatherings
- Cultivate a healthy and supportive social dynamic among students
- Participating in regular mentoring from qualified faculty (if requested)
- Participating in scheduled in-service training that may be scheduled outside of the school hours
- Participating in regular recess/rest/ lunch/break supervision duties
- Attending festivals and major school events during the academic year
- Actively participating in committees or task groups as-needed (after the first year of employment)
Employment Details
Hours: Variable, generally on-site from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM on school days
Days: M-F for 5-day classes, TBD for 3-day classes
Classification: Full or Part Time Exempt
*This is a Part-Time position with the potential for reaching full-status in the future
Reports to: Faculty Chair, Administrator
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary ranges 15-25k annually based on experience and weekly work schedule
- Tuition remission based on current employment policy
- Approximately 35 weeks with additional hours for in-service days or training prior to and after the school year and per employment agreement
- Annual training benefits
To Apply
To Apply:
Send letter of intention, resume and minimum 3 references to Blair Picone, Administrator: bpicone@davinciwaldorf.org
Employment Disclaimer
Da Vinci Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all ethnic, national, cultural, social and religious backgrounds.