Early Childhood Assistant

Swallowtail School is seeking a warm, dependable, and nurturing Early Childhood Assistant Teacher. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a Waldorf Early Childhood education for children in Swallowtail’s Early Childhood program. In the forefront of our work will be warmth, rhythm, health, safety, professionalism, a reverence for nature and for one another.

Specific duties for the Assistant Teacher position include:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in the morning rhythm of the classroom
• Lead the full day afternoon program, including rest, snack, and additional activity or play time
• Lead morning session when Lead Teacher is out, based on established lesson plans 
• Assist with classroom prep and set-up in the mornings before class, including materials, snack 
• Participate in regular mentoring meetings with Lead Teacher, set professional growth goals
• Attentive supervision of students with an eye to safety at all times
• Model appropriate behavior and work worthy of imitation
• Demonstrate warmth, compassion and love while holding appropriate boundaries with children
• Daily care to maintain a clean and orderly classroom
• Attending Early Childhood meetings, as needed
• Other relevant tasks as assigned by Class Lead or Early Childhood Chair

Required Trainings/Attributes

• A dedication to Waldorf Education
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers (within 30 days of hire)
• Maintain current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
• Annual completion of 15 hours of relevant training (must be pre approved, copy of completion certificate submitted to the Oregon Registry and School Director)
• Completion of Safety Set trainings from Early Learning Division (prior to first day in classroom)

To be considered, please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to View email address on jobs.waldorftoday.com