First Grade Class Aide

Opening Statement

San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking a First Grade Class Aide. This is a part-time, hourly position.

The position of the First Grade Class Aide serves the purpose of providing additional support to the lead teacher of the First Grade. The Aide helps the First Grade lead teacher and subject teachers so that they can deliver the Waldorf curriculum, and maintain a warm, nurturing and rhythmical learning environment.

The San Francisco Waldorf School hires dedicated and highly capable faculty and staff who develop a deep connection to Waldorf education and our unique school in San Francisco. SFWS employees are a committed group of free, responsible adults who bring our best individual selves to our work.

We are committed to a multicultural and diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. Our dedicated faculty values strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents. We seek a First Grade Class Aide to join us in our commitment to Waldorf education. SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, personal improvement, and service to the SFWS mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve all students, faculty, and families of the school.

• Meet once a week with the lead teacher for planning and review of work.
• Assist subject teachers with the supervision of students during class.
• Help with transitions between activities to keep students focused.
• Provide individual or small group support as directed by the lead teacher.
• Supervise students during recess ensuring safety and inclusion.
• Support the students’ development in a gentle, non‑intrusive way, keeping interactions warm and professional.
• Avoid casual conversations with students and share personal information that does not benefit the students’ learning.
• Encourage healthy habits, self‑care, and respectful interactions among students.

• Maintain tidiness and order in the classroom, including end of day tasks after school.
• Prepare, track, and restore classroom supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and organize seasonal displays as directed by the lead teacher.

• Defer to the lead teacher’s authority to support a collaborative and effective classroom environment.
• Communicate observations and feedback about students’ progress and behavior to the lead teacher.
• Direct inquiries from parents about classroom/student life to lead teachers.
• Use discretion and confidentiality in communication.

Up to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. Exact schedule will be arranged with the Class Teacher. Additional hours to be arranged in advance if needed. If possible, the Aide should attend the Grade School Faculty meeting on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30, which is compensated at a separate rate ($40 per meeting).

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Professional personal presentation.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Regularly sit or stand 4–8 hours.

• $29.00 per hour.
• Part‑time, non‑exempt, hourly position.
• Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.
• This position does not continue through the Summer Break.
• FLSA Classification:
  Not exempt from overtime; hourly.
• Reports to:
  
  Grade School Director.
• Hired by:
  Grade School Steering Committee.

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio‑economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.

Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for at least two references who know your work with children, as well as a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848 to jobs.