Aftercare Assistant Teacher

Position Responsibilities

Summary:

Our Aftercare Program is seeking a kind, creative, and nurturing assistant teacher for mostly preschoolers ages three to six years old during nap/quiet time inside the classroom (12:30-3 PM) and outside on the playground (3-6 PM) until the children are picked up by their parents. The aftercare assistant provides support to the aftercare lead teacher and will serve to meet the needs of the children and the program.

• Prepare the classroom for nap time and quiet afternoon activities
• Create and maintain a calm and peaceful indoor environment so that children can nap and rest.
• Assist and guide the children as needed through peer communication, problem solving, arts and craft activities, and safe play
• Ability to command and instruct a class of children
• Use the Aftercare phone to call or text parents as needed
• Clean up and restore the classroom for the next day’s activities
• Work with mentor in ongoing weekly sessions regarding class, children, child development, and planning

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• At least 1-2 years previous classroom experience
• Familiarity with Waldorf education
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background check prior to employment
• CPR certification (training will be provided if needed)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

• Starts at $15 per hour

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit their resume and cover letter on our site HERE. Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by May 1st; the position will remain open until filled.