Preschool Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Preschool Teacher Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

NAICS Code: 8868, Colleges or Schools – Private or Professional

Condition of Employment: At-Will

Department: Lower School

Location (current): Girl Scouts of Los Angeles, Montrose Program Center

Worker Category: Full-Time Faculty

Pay Class: Faculty Full-Time Hourly

Pay Range: $17.81-$20.15 per-hour

Benefits Eligibility: Medical, dental, basic life AD&D, long-term disability, and tuition remission. Paid personal time off, paid sick leave, paid bereavement leave, and paid inclement weather hours.

Work Hours: 32-35 hours per week

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8AM-3:30PM
• Thursday and Friday from 10AM–4PM
• Specific start and end times may vary for faculty members, but the number of hours is representative.

Pasadena Waldorf School (PWS) is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to join our nurturing and engaging preschool program. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering an inclusive, warm, safe, and behaviorally appropriate environment for preschool‑age children. You will support the lead class teacher in outdoor/indoor play, story and circle time, snacks/meals, and nap time.

Join us and see how PWS offers a dynamic and play‑based curriculum that engages the whole human being and prepares our students to contribute as responsible participants in our evolving world.

• Work within your assigned class each school day in the work schedule agreed to within the Early Childhood department or assigned by the Pedagogical Administrator or College of Teachers.
• Work in a developmentally appropriate way with the social/emotional health of individual students and the class group.
• Lead both indoor and outdoor class activities in a variety of settings that incorporate free play, artistic and practical work, nature exploration, care for our surroundings, physical, pre‑academic and social development.
• Follow lead teacher and department hygienic and supportive practice for naps and rest in the class, class transitions and other activities.
• Assist with daily tasks such as food preparation, dish washing, laundry, and cleaning.
• Supervise nap when assigned.
• Open availability for up to 3 weeks of PWS camp programming across the school year during school breaks.
• Assistants may work more than 3 weeks if they are available and may be asked to work in a Lead role during camp if they are qualified.
• Drop‑off and pick‑up duties when assigned.
• Coverage for outdoor play and meal duties when assigned.
• Participate in school festivals and events with the class during your regular work hours.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate students into the social life and culture of the whole school.
• Chaperone/lead class walks and activities.
• Occasional lead teacher substitution for your class or other classes during your regular work hours as assigned.
• Participate in training and mentoring as scheduled within the Early Childhood department.
• Participate in mandatory school emergency safety drills when on campus.
• All other FT teacher assistant responsibilities as described in the hire letter and the PWS Employee Handbook , and those implemented by school administration within the tenure of your hire agreement.

• Attendance at any mandatory professional development work arranged by the School or the pedagogical Administrator.
• Fulfillment of mandatory professional development and school forms as described in the PWS Employee Handbook  and assigned by school administration.
• Support for Admissions and Enrollment procedures, providing feedback to the lead teacher, hosting and connecting with visiting students.

• All school related communications will occur through PWS systems (Outlook and Veracross) using your email account.
• Responsible for communication with individual parents and guardians as needed and communicating relevant information about students or their families with colleagues or the School.

• Successful completion and certificates for the Early Childhood credit courses required to work in a licensed childcare…