Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Afternoon Assistant and Extended Day Teacher

Job Description 2026-2027

Reports to: Early Childhood Director

Location: Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Classification: Regular, Hourly, Academic Year

General Description

The Early Childhood Afternoon Assistant Teacher position assists the lead teacher and the morning assistant; leads or assists in holding the extended day program from 3 PM- 6 PM. Work for this position takes place when school is in session.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the lead teacher as directed
• Cleans up after morning snack
• Sets up rest time
• Monitors children during play time, rest time and extended day
• Helps to provide breaks for other assistants as needed
• Cleans and straightens the classroom at the end of the school day
• Restocks food items in classrooms
• Makes appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage
• Facilitates dismissal of students to caregivers
• Records and reports student incidents to lead teacher
• Documents time worked each day
• Respects the confidentiality and use of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other school operations
• Tracks student arrival times for extended day 
• Greets students and transition them to the extended day program 

Qualifications:

• Two years experience working with children in a group setting
• An understanding of Waldorf early childhood education is preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Must pass a criminal history check
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Must complete compliance training for all Oregon Early Learning Division Licensed Program requirements

Wage: $27 per hour

Please send resume and a letter of interest to View email address on jobs.waldorftoday.com