The Early Childhood associate supports the lead teacher in providing a Waldorf Early Childhood education for children aged 3 to 6 years. 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 Early Childhood Assistant position include:
-Assisting the Lead Teacher in the daily rhythm of the classroom
-Attentive supervision of students with an eye to safety at all times
-Modeling appropriate behavior and work worthy of imitation
-Demonstrating warmth, compassion and love while holding appropriate boundaries with children
-Preparing supplies for daily activities and working closely with the lead teacher to implement them
-Daily snack preparation
-Daily care to maintain a clean and orderly classroom
-Attending Early Childhood meetings as needed
-Other relevant tasks as needed
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)
Physical requirements:
-Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
-Ability to bend and twist their body.
-Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
-Ability to walk and/or run at a pace to keep up with children 3-6 years old.
-Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds at a time.
All Early Childhood Associates must pass a background check and must also be listed in the Central Background Registry through the Early Learning Division of the Oregon Dept. of Education.
Please send resume and letter of interest to Emma Graves (email address listed below).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour