ASC Director & Afternoon Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Program; Licensed Facility

ASC Director & Afternoon Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Program (Licensed Facility)

Job Category:
Early Childhood, Lower School:
Grades 1-5, and Middle School:
Grades 6-8

The ASC Director & Afternoon Lead Teacher at Sierra Waldorf School oversees all aspects of the After‑School Care (ASC) program for Grades and Early Childhood. This role manages staffing, licensing compliance, daily operations, child supervision, parent communication, and Waldorf‑aligned program quality. The position also serves as Afternoon Lead Teacher/Interim Director in Early Childhood, supporting classroom rhythm, safety, and curriculum.

Nestled in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Sierra Waldorf School offers a unique opportunity to teach in a close‑knit learning community where relationships matter and education is rooted in meaning, creativity, and human development. Located in Jamestown, California, our school serves families who value a balanced childhood rich in academics, the arts, nature, and community. With small class sizes and a collaborative faculty culture, teachers have the opportunity to know their students deeply and to practice their craft with purpose and autonomy.

Life in Jamestown offers a rare combination of natural beauty and quality of life. Yosemite National Park, mountain lakes, rivers, hiking trails, skiing, and outdoor recreation are all within easy reach, while the pace of life remains grounded and family‑friendly. Many of our teachers are drawn not only to Waldorf education, but also to the opportunity to live and work in a community where connection, simplicity, and the natural world are part of daily life.

We welcome educators who are inspired by child‑centered learning, eager to collaborate with colleagues, and excited to contribute to a vibrant school community dedicated to the healthy development of each child.

• Ensure full compliance with California licensed Early Childhood regulations and uphold Waldorf pedagogy.
• Be on site during all ASC operating hours; secure campus at end of day. (this isn’t always the case for grades, but could be the case for EC)
• Lead ASC meetings and chair the ASC Committee; collaborate with Faculty for evaluations and mentoring.
• Maintain FACTS sign in and out and understand the system.
• Maintain staffing schedules, child counts, and licensing ratios for Grades and EC ASC.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor ASC staff; provide ongoing coaching and performance tracking.
• Maintain clear communication with employees, parents, and teachers; manage ASC parent communication and drop‑in billing.
• Support Waldorf educational principles and participate in Faculty meetings, mentoring, and professional development.
• Manage ASC supplies, snack budget, and staff timecards; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Maintain a warm, safe, orderly environment aligned with Waldorf values.

• Implement Waldorf‑aligned EC curriculum, seasonal rhythms, and outdoor supervision.
• Plan and prepare snacks, including allergy accommodations; maintain safe food‑handling practices.
• Ensure all aspects of licensing are met, including accurate sign‑out procedures and proactive child‑safety.
• Willing to attend one or more early childhood courses per year.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and initiative.
• Ability to maintain program rhythm and uphold safety protocols.
• Familiarity with safe food handling.
• Must pass FBI, CA DOJ, and Child Abuse Index clearances.
• Professionalism- including the ability to keep adult conversations away from the children and personal phones put away while working
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction with flexibility
• Ability to work independently with children and with groups of childre n

Required Education & Experience

• Experience in Waldorf environments and working with children.
• Minimum 2 years childcare experience; 1 year leadership experience.
• Minimum 6 ECE units and active enrollment toward 12 required units (Child Development; Child, Family & Community; Curriculum).

Desired
:
Waldorf EC or Lifeways training, ASC experience, Anthroposophy background, BA in related field, experience training staff.

Physical Requirements

Ability to supervise children indoors/outdoors; frequent standing, walking, bending; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; exposure to noise and outdoor conditions.

Schedule & Compensation

Compensation: $22–$27/hour; possible 50% tuition remission.