The Pine Siskin School is a small Waldorf based program located in Sisters, Oregon serving a mixed preschool and kindergarten program of twelve students. We are going into our third school year and are excited for the energy the program has and the wonderful support of our community.
We are ideally looking for a new full time teaching member to join our certified Waldorf lead teacher, but we are also open to hiring for two part-time positions: one as a teaching assistant from 8:00 to 1:00 and another to provide aftercare from 1:00 to 4:30. Ideally, applicants will be knowledgeable of Waldorf Education and have their Waldorf teacher training. We would be interested in someone who has other educational backgrounds and is highly interested in the Waldorf pedagogy.
A minimum of two years teaching experience is preferred. We are primarily looking for someone caring and reliable so the children have a nurturing and consistent presence in the coming year.
The hours of the full time position are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 - 4:30. School drop off is between 8:30-9:00 and our core program runs till 1:00. The after school program begins at 1:00, and if full time, the teacher will stay and hold our aftercare program on their own with a smaller group until 4:15 pick up. We have a half day Friday program that runs 8:30 - 12:30, ideally this would be the same person, however we are open to finding a separate Friday teacher if necessary. Our Friday program is fully outdoor located on a farm in town. Typically we are at the farm until Thanksgiving, and then it resumes at the farm after spring break. Our winter Friday offering will depend on the need of the community and availability of the teacher.
With our small school being located in the center of Sisters, we have wonderful accessibility of the town and often take the children to the public parks, splash pad and sometimes to the creek. Our program has a relationship with a local farm and spends every Wednesday at the farm during the fall and spring months. Friday care is also held at the farm during those times.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the space
Be a support to the lead teacher
Greet children and help them transition to activities of the day
Lead small groups and potentially lead story/circle curriculum as the year progresses
Help to prepare snack and clean up after snack with student helpers
Use classroom management skills to support the class throughout the day, (circle time, crafts, free play, small groups, transitions, farm day)
Responsibilities of the After school Program Teacher:
Guide 5-10 children in our daily after school program
Help to create the curriculum and rhythm of the weeks/months
Communicate with parents confidently
Tidy up space at the end of the day
Important Skills:
Observant
Flexible
Versatile in roles - this may mean rising up to the lead teaching position on days when a substitute is needed
Positive outlook
Ability to work in diverse settings and environments
Responsible and dependable
Able to multitask
Classroom experience - Minimum of 2 years preferred
If you are interested in interviewing for this position please email us at [email protected] with your resume and an introduction.