Early Childhood Morning Assistant/Aftercare Lead Teacher

Raleigh Day School; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a warm and confident Early Childhood morning assistant/Aftercare teacher. This role can be full-time or split into two positions, providing a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing environment focused on outdoor education. The ideal candidate will have experience with young children and a passion for collaborative teaching. Responsibilities include engaging with students, assisting in classroom activities, and ensuring a safe and joyful environment. Join a dedicated team during an exciting time of school expansion, where your contributions will positively impact young learners.

Benefits

Priority enrollment for faculty children

Supportive faculty environment

Sustainable teaching calendar

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and enthusiasm for collaboration.
• Interest in Waldorf Early Childhood Education methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing healthy snacks and maintaining a beautiful environment.
• Engage with students and assist during teacher-led activities.
• Supervise children during play and transitions.

Skills

Experience with young children

Enthusiasm and motivation

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with Waldorf Education

Job description

Raleigh Day School is welcoming applications for a warm, joyful and confident Early Childhood morning assistant/Aftercare teacher. This can be a full-time position or it can be split into two separate positions including a role as morning assistant and as an aftercare teacher.

Raleigh Day School is a thriving initiative now in our 5th year. We are located in the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina with a community of dedicated parents and teachers. We currently serve students in Early Childhood - 5th Grade. Next year we will add a new first grade class and will advance our current 5th grade class to 6th grade; we will add a grade each year through grade 8. We are located on a beautiful 30-acre campus located in north Raleigh. Our Early Childhood program is implemented outdoors in the forest, on our playgrounds, and in tents.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children, possess enthusiasm and motivation to work collaboratively with the lead teacher and colleagues, and demonstrate a familiarity and interest in the philosophy and methods of Waldorf Early Childhood Education.

Position responsibilities include:

• Working with integrity worthy of imitation
• Helping to prepare healthy snacks
• Maintaining general order and creating an aesthetically beautiful environment, including kitchen management
• Engaging with students, taking direction from the Lead Teacher regarding classroom management, conflict resolution, communication, and day-to-day responsibilities
• Assisting during all teacher-led activities
• Overseeing children in the play yard and in the forest
• Assisting children with transitions
• Guiding children with self-care (toileting, dressing, daily routines)
• Providing First Aid as necessary
• Maintaining a quiet, peaceful environment during the rest period
• Handing off children who are dismissed at 2:00 to the dismissal teacher and helping those who are staying for extended care to use the bathroom and prepare for snack
• Receiving the grade school children who will join extended aftercare, supervising snack
• Supervising children cleaning up their snack space
• Supervising play from 2:30-5:00 for all children in the extended care program
• Releasing children to their parents/guardians at pick-up
• Making observations of children to share with teachers, including social engagements and behaviors of concern

Benefits include:

• Joining an enthusiastic and supportive faculty during an exciting time of school expansion
• Priority enrollment for children of hired faculty in grades K-6
• A school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning

Sustainable teaching calendar:

• A week off in October
• 2 weeks off in December
• A week off in February
• A week off in April
• Usual holidays

Hours: Morning Assistant 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Aftercare Teacher 1:30-5:00

Raleigh Day School EC teacher will provide mentoring and guidance in her expectations for the TA role.

We welcome qualified applicants to email a letter of interest and resume to: [e-mail]

Raleigh Day School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or protected class. We recognize that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and life experiences is an enhancement to a school’s learning environment and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion.