The Siskiyou School Kindergarten is seeing a Teacher Assistant to support our Kindergarten Teacher and students in a beautiful early childhood classroom setting through the remainer of the 2024-25 school year. This position may be full time or part-time (7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) depending on applicant’s availability and interest. The Teacher Assistant will have the opportunity to work with and receive mentorship from our highly qualified and experienced early childhood Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher. Pay scale range is from $16.50-$18.20+/hour depending on previous experience.
This is an opportunity to work in Ashland, Oregon, a charming city nestled in the delightful Rogue Valley, known for its lively arts scene, stunning natural beauty, high-quality food and restaurants, and welcoming community.
Now in its 19th year, the Siskiyou School, a vibrant private K-8 Waldorf school in Ashland, Oregon, is looking for an incredible assistant to join our team. With a staff of 27 full and part-time staff members, we are located on a beautiful, well-developed two-acre campus in a residential neighborhood near Clay Street Park.
Main lesson classes range in size from 18-26, while the Kindergarten has a maximum of 16 students.
Specialty classes include music, handwork, games, woodworking, gardening, lower grades science (ACORN Program), Mandarin, Spanish and drama, and are taught by experienced and dedicated specialty teachers.
Large classes are split into two groups for core skills work to ensure all students get the instruction they need in math and English language arts.
Children in grades 1st-4th needing extra help with reading and writing attend daily Ohana Program classes. Children needing one-on-one instruction have tutoring available on campus during the school day with qualified tutors.
Our faculty works collaboratively and in conjunction with a dedicated administrative team to create a healthy, functional, supportive, and fun work environment.
Work hours include some festivals and fundraising events, parent activities, etc.
More About the Siskiyou School
A hallmark of the school is the level of support we have put in place to ensure the range of students in each class are best met and to make the job of class teachers sustainable. In addition to our excellent specialty teachers, class teachers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade have assistants for main lesson. Class teachers in 5th-8th grades are supported by two middle school math teachers and a literature teacher.
Each year the faculty, in conjunction with the board and administration, sets new goals for the school. Four years ago, for example, our focus was on building our last full-sized classroom; that was achieved in the summer of 2019. Most recently, we have been investing in trainings for the staff and board focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and beginning our new Kindergarten program in 2023-24. Additionally, we encourage lifelong learning for our faculty and staff members and support their desire for enrichment.
If interested in the Kindergarten Assistant position, please send any questions, and/or a resume and cover letter to our administrator Katherine Holden at katherine.holden@siskiyouschool.org
We look forward to hearing from you!