AFTERNOON PROGRAM ASSISTANT TEACHER

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Eliot (ME); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

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Job summary

Seacoast Waldorf School is looking for an Afternoon Program Assistant Teacher in Eliot, Maine. This role involves assisting in the early childhood program and the grades extended day program while ensuring a safe and clean environment for children.

The ideal candidate must have experience or willingness to learn about Waldorf education, be at least 21 years old, and have reliable transportation. You will be responsible for engaging children in activities and communicating with lead teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience with or willingness to learn about Waldorf education and curriculum.
• Some experience in child care.
• 21-plus years of age.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in early childhood program from 12:00-3:00pm.
• Work in grades extended day program from 3:00-5:30pm.
• Communicate regularly with lead teachers.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the classroom and outdoor spaces.

Job description

Opening Statement

Seacoast Waldorf School is seeking an Afternoon Program Assistant Teacher.

Reports to: Lead Teachers.

Overtime Status: Nonexempt.

SUMMARY: From 12:00-3:00pm, you will be assisting in the early childhood program. From 3:00-5:30pm, you will be working in the grades extended day program.

HOURS: Combined hours will be 12:00-5:30pm. This position starts in late August and runs until early June.

COMPENSATION: $19.19/hour with some benefits.

Responsibilities

• Providing afternoon care in the early childhood that includes: helping children transition into rest time, bodily care, and waking from rest time, outdoor play supervision, dismissal to parents/caregivers, etc., as indicated by the Lead Teacher.
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in maintaining an orderly, clean, and healthy classroom environment; leaving the room(s) and outdoor space prepared for the next day. Making certain the lunch room is tidy after use and that the children have cleaned their spaces, both on the table and the area surrounding where they sat for lunch.
• Washing and putting away any remaining dishes from lunch or afternoon use.
• Reading appropriate books and/or singing at rest time.
• After rest, make certain all resting mats and pillows/blankets are returned to their proper places.
• Maintaining safety and observing playground rules when outdoors.
• Putting away outdoor equipment (shovels, rakes, etc).
• For the grades extended day program: Preparing snacks and activities for the program beginning at 3pm. (being aware of children’s allergies, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions)
• Communicating regularly with the lead class teachers.
• Taking attendance: Responsible for marking attendance and ensuring parents are signing children out at pick-up. Communicating with the Administrative Assistant about drop-ins and attendance limits in the afternoon program.
• Ensuring that all doors are locked and secured, the stove top, oven, and all lights are off, when leaving the premises at the end of the program.
• Cleaning and putting away playground equipment – getting indoor and outdoor spaces ready for the next day.
• Participating in a professional development process, as indicated by the school (WECAN conference participation).

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with or willingness to learn about Waldorf education and curriculum
• Some experience in child care
• 21-plus years of age
• Reliable transportation

Skills/Characteristics

• Enthusiasm for working with children
• Familiarity with working within the Waldorf early childhood model
• Experience working with children
• Understanding of the need to be an appropriate role model for children and parents
• Positive and effective communication skills
• Able to work supportively and collaboratively with others
• Joyful presence and demeanor
• Ability to work professionally and maintain confidentiality when dealing with challenging situations

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must pass the state of Maine Child Abuse Check and Maine Criminal Record Check/background clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers and is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required for detail work. Required work will take place outside and in a classroom and will frequently be noisy. Working with youth may require exposure to bacterial contamination.