Aftercare Lead Teacher – Grades 1-5

Waldorf Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chicago seeks an Aftercare Lead Teacher for grades 1-5. The role involves engaging students in outdoor activities, preparing healthy snacks, and collaborating with the Aftercare Supervisor. Ideal candidates have experience with elementary-aged children and an understanding of Waldorf principles. This position emphasizes supportive play and creative activities after school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Comfortable helping to resolve conflicts and apply restorative justice.
• Understanding of Waldorf education principles.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with students in grades 1-5 in an aftercare setting.
• Spend extended time outdoors in all weather.
• Organize supplies for aftercare activities.
• Prepare simple whole-food snacks and follow kitchen protocols.
• Work with the Aftercare Supervisor for room tidying and dishwashing.
• Communicate closely with the Aftercare Supervisor.

Skills

Experience with elementary-aged children

Conflict resolution

Understanding of Waldorf education

Flexibility and collaboration

Job description

The Chicago Waldorf School is looking for someone who enjoys being outdoors in all weather and can create a supportive and positive after-school experience for students in grades 1-5. The candidate will collaborate with the Aftercare Supervisor to prepare a healthy snack each day and then pick up students from their teachers and transition them to a supportive afternoon of play, rest, and creative activity.

About

About the Chicago Waldorf School

CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States, offering a full curriculum in grades 1 through 12, and which from its inception committed to remaining in the City of Chicago’s vibrant urban setting. We seek to explore and enrich the Waldorf curriculum through the arts, equity and inclusion, human relationships, and the time in which we live. Our work stems from the core values of Waldorf Education.

We have been in our permanent home for three years, the landmark Lyman Trumbull building, which includes 49 classrooms and offices, a gym and an auditorium. Our 100,000 square feet make us the largest Waldorf school in the United States. We are proud to partner with many businesses and organizations in the surrounding Andersonville neighborhood.

Our faculty come from around the world and all stages of life. For new teachers we have excellent mentoring opportunities, and access to professional development funds. Each year our whole faculty receive training in first aid, sexual harassment, trans-inclusivity and 94% of our faculty and staff have participated in year-long SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) seminars. The faculty also study the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner in weekly faculty meetings. In additional to core academic subjects we teach music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are also international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, but are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference.

The Aftercare Lead Teacher – Grades must be able to:

-Actively engage with students in grades 1-5 in an aftercare setting.

-Spend extended time outdoors in all weather.

-Organize supplies for aftercare activities and assist students with basic craft projects as needed.

-Prepare simple whole-food snacks and follow CWS kitchen protocol.

-Work in tandem with the Aftercare Supervisor to expedite room tidying and dishwashing at the beginning and end of each day.

-Stay in close communication with the Aftercare Supervisor in the spirit of flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working with elementary-aged children and will be comfortable helping to resolve conflicts and apply restorative justice as needed. Official training in Waldorf education is not required, but the ideal candidate will have an understanding of Waldorf education and a commitment to its principles.

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