Assistant Teacher -Early Childhood Program- Licensed Facility

Waldorf Education; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% remission

Competitive wages

Job summary

Sierra Waldorf School in Rawhide Valley is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Early Childhood Program to support the Waldorf classroom rhythm, supervision, snack prep, and hands-on activities. You will collaborate with the Lead Teacher, mentor EC staff, and participate in story time, circle time, and light housekeeping.

Qualifications include 6 core ECE units, enrollment in 12 core units, and readiness for FBI/CA Live Scan clearance; Waldorf training and Anthroposophy background are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold the rhythm of the day when asked to sub within the classroom.
• Familiarity with a kitchen and ability to follow recipes.
• Organizational skills and professionalism.
• Strong verbal communication; follow the lead of the teacher.
• Waldorf Early Childhood Training and Anthroposophy background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom setup and preparation at the start of the school year.
• Share in the care of children under the Class Teacher's direction.
• Supervise children during regular class hours and independent play.
• Prepare snacks and maintain food lists.
• Housekeeping and handwork support; participate in story and circle time.
• Attend EC faculty mentoring and the first hour of Faculty Meetings.
• Pursue one or more early childhood courses annually.

Skills

Rhythm of day

Kitchen familiarity

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Verbal communication

Follow lead

Education

6 core units ECE

12 core units ECE

Job description

Assistant Teacher -Early Childhood Program- Licensed Facility

Assistant Teacher -Early Childhood Program- Licensed Facility

Job Category: Early Childhood

Opening Statement

Sierra Waldorf School is currently seeking dedicated Early Childhood staff who feel called to honor and protect the wonder of early childhood. Whether supporting the rhythm of the classroom or guiding children during the afternoon hours, these roles contribute to a warm, nurturing environment where young children can thrive.

Throughout our Early Childhood program, we cultivate imagination, a strong daily rhythm, meaningful work, and abundant outdoor play within a home-like setting that supports the young child’s unfolding development. The ASC program provides a gentle and nurturing extension of the school day, offering children opportunities for creative play, meaningful activity, rest, and connection within a familiar Waldorf environment.

Our faculty shares a deep commitment to Waldorf education, collegial collaboration, and ongoing professional growth and continued study. We value educators who approach their work with warmth, presence, creativity, and a genuine love for children. If you are inspired to guide young children with reverence, joy, and a commitment to nurturing healthy development, we warmly invite you to bring your gifts and enthusiasm to our community.

The Assistant Teacher participates in all aspects of the classroom work, including managing and preparing for classroom activities and supervising children during regular class hours, supervising independent play, preparing snack, housekeeping and hand work support and duties, participation and support in story time and circle time (singing, finger games, movement activities), helping the children to clean and tidy the classroom and child observation. Assistant Teachers participate in regular mentoring with EC Faculty and attend the first hour of faculty meetings when available.

About

Nestled in the sunny foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Waldorf School is a vibrant, fully AWSNA-accredited school serving approximately 133 students from Preschool through Eighth Grade. Our rural campus in historic Rawhide Valley, just a short drive from Yosemite National Park, provides a beautiful natural setting where children and educators can learn, work, and grow together.

Reports to: This position reports to the Lead Teacher and Director

Duties/Responsibilities: Follow the Waldorf Curriculum as directed by the Class Teacher, which may include but is not limited to the following:

• Participate in classroom setup, cleaning, and preparation at the beginning of the school year. Closing down a classroom for summer.
• Share in the care of the children under the Class Teacher’s direction.
• Supervise children during regular class hours
• Supervise independent play
• Prepare snack
• Maintain food lists for the Lead Assistant
• Housekeeping
• Handwork support and duties
• Participation and support in story time and circle time
• Help the children to clean and tidy the classroom
• Hold rest time and closing classroom duties
• Attend EC faculty mentoring for the last hour
• Attend the first hour of Faculty Meetings
• Attend one or more early childhood courses a year

Qualifications

• Required Skills/abilities: Ability to hold the rhythm of the day when asked to sub within the classroom
• Familiarity with a kitchen and ability to follow recipes
• Organizational skills
• Professionalism- including the ability to keep adult conversations away from the children and personal phones put away while working
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to follow the lead of the teacher

• Desired Skills/abilities: Food preparation for a large group of children

• Required Education and experience: 6 core units of early childhood education and enrolled in at least two-semester units at a college until fully qualified with 12 core units of coursework in early childhood education or child development; at least one course must be in each of the following:
  Child, family, community, or child/family relations
  Programs/curriculum
  Child/human growth and development

Experience working with children Assistant Teacher must pass, FBI and Child Abuse Reference Check (CAIC) Fingerprinting clearance through Live Scan

• Desired Education and experience: Waldorf Early Childhood Training
  Background in Anthroposophy

• Physical requirements: The physical abilities outlined below are essential for successfully performing the key functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.

While carrying out the responsibilities of this position, employees are regularly required to monitor and communicate with children and coworkers. This often involves standing, sitting, walking, and using hands and fingers. Occasionally, employees may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Additionally, they may need to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Work will take place both outdoors and in a classroom setting, which may frequently be noisy. Employees may also be exposed to bacterial contamination.

• Time, weeks/year This position runs for the duration of the school year, (mid August through mid-June) excluding seasonal breaks and holidays, 10-36 hours per week including time for mentoring.

• Compensation and Benefits Base wage $17.50 – $25 per hour
  Possible 50% remission

Equal Employment Opportunity Sierra Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Sierra Waldorf School will not tolerate discrimination against any employee based on race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, religious convictions, or disability.

Sierra Waldorf School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.