Grade 1​/Early Childhood Afternoon Assistant

Swallowtail School seeks a caring assistant to work with our Grade 1 class teacher. In the afternoons, this assistant will step into our mixed-age Kindergarten, helping to hold a gentle and supportive classroom rhythm. At the forefront of our work will be warmth, rhythm, health, safety, professionalism, a reverence for nature, and for one another.

Specific duties for the Assistant position include:

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in the daily rhythm of the classroom
• Attentive supervision of students with an eye to safety at all times
• Supporting individual students as they join class activities
• Demonstrating warmth, compassion and love while holding appropriate boundaries
• Preparing supplies for daily activities and providing care to maintain a clean and orderly classroom
• Attending Department meetings, as needed
• Other relevant tasks as needed

Required Trainings/Attributes:

• A dedication to Waldorf Education
• Commitment to furthering Swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access;
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school community;
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers (within 30 days of hire)
• Maintain current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
• Annual completion of 15 hours of relevant training (must be pre-approved, copy of completion certificate submitted to the Oregon Registry and School Director)
• Completion of Safety Set trainings from Early Learning Division (prior to first day in classroom)

On-site hours are M-F from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm.

To apply, please send a letter of intent, resume, and three references to Hiring@Swallowtail School.org