Kindergarten Assistant and Camp Teacher

Portland Waldorf School; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 43,680 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (12 month waiting period)

Tuition remission

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Mentoring

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Portland Waldorf School is looking for a full-time Kindergarten Assistant and Camp Teacher to support the Early Childhood and Camp Programs starting in July 2026. Responsibilities include engaging with children, supporting classroom activities, preparing snacks, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a good understanding of Waldorf education principles and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. The salary range is $43,680-47,840 annually, with health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with young children.
• Interest in Waldorf Early Childhood Education principles.
• Ability to follow directions from the Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support Teacher in daily classroom activities.
• Engage children during indoor and outdoor play.
• Prepare snacks and stock supplies.
• Lead rest time and dismiss students.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom.

Skills

Engagement with children

Good communication skills

Reliable and punctual

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Licensed with Oregon Central Background Registry

At least one year assistant teaching experience

Job description

Come work at Portland Waldorf School! We are welcoming applications for a Kindergarten Assistant and Camp Teacher for an immediate start date in the 2026-27 school year. This position is an integral part of the school’s Early Childhood and Camp Programs which offer a secure, healthy, and nurturing environment for children with weekly and seasonal rhythms that include circle time, storytelling, creative and active play, and nourishment.

Join our community of Waldorf Educators. We are a school of faculty and staff who love their craft and are enthusiastic about engaging students. We are committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and the parent community to create an educational environment aligned with Waldorf pedagogy, our school mission, and program goals. We value self-development and instilling a sense of belonging. Candidates who are dedicated to Waldorf education, working out of Anthroposophy, and possess a love of teaching are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support Teacher in day-to-day activities of class: engaging groups of children and individuals in painting, coloring, tidying, helping children get dressed, washing, tending to the classroom.
• Supporting children through social interactions during indoor and outdoor play.
• Washing dishes, preparing snacks, stocking supplies.
• Lead afternoon rest time with small group of students and dismiss students to caregivers at pickup.
• General cleaning and tending of the classroom, including: sweeping, vacuuming, dusting.
• Work 23 days of school break camps.
• Attend In-Service and Professional Development days.

Requirements

• Licensed with Oregon Central Background Registry.
• At least one year assistant teaching in a classroom of young children.
• Loving interest in the care and education of young children.
• Interest in learning about and commitment to teaching out of the foundations of Waldorf Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to engage with children, take direction from a Lead Teacher regarding classroom management, conflict resolution, and day to day responsibilities.
• Good communication skills, reliable, punctual, well-organized, and efficient.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to support the mission of Portland Waldorf School.
• Interest in continued personal and professional development, innovation, and renewal.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an annual salary range of $43,680-47,840, depending on education and work experience. Work hours are 8:00 am–4:00 pm on all school days, camp days, and in-service/professional development days. Benefits offered include health insurance, retirement plan (12 month waiting period), tuition remission, paid vacation time, paid sick time according to Oregon Sick Leave law, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Start date is July 1, 2026, including summer camp work in Summer 2026.

About Portland Waldorf School

Portland Waldorf School was founded in 1982 and is fully accredited through AWSNA. We serve over 300 students from early childhood through grade twelve on a beautiful seven-acre campus in downtown Milwaukie, just 20 minutes from downtown Portland.

Portland Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion. We are seeking individuals who are committed to self-development, educational equity and inclusion, and have a willingness to participate in ongoing work related to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.