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

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

Classification: Non‑exempt, Hourly

Reports to: Administrative Director, Faculty rep to ASC Committee

Position Summary

The ASC Director & Afternoon Lead Teacher 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. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ASC Director Responsibilities

• 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.

Afternoon Lead Teacher – Early Childhood

• 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 children

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

School‑year position (mid August–mid‑June), approx. 29 hrs/week, 12:00–5:45 daily.

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

To apply, please submit an application , cover letter and resumé , and three references to View email address on jobs.waldorftoday.com .