Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant & Camp Teacher

Portland Waldorf School; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (12 month waiting)

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Mentoring

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Portland Waldorf School in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Assistant and Camp Teacher to work with Nursery students aged 2-3 and support the school’s Early Childhood and Auxiliary Programs.

The role emphasizes Waldorf pedagogy, collaboration with Lead Teachers, and participation in daily classroom activities, breaks, and summer camps. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed with Oregon Central Background Registry.
• At least one year of assistant teaching in a classroom of young children (preferably ages 2-3).
• Interest in Waldorf education and teaching foundations of Waldorf Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with day-to-day class activities for children and individuals.
• Support children’s social interactions during indoor and outdoor play.
• Wash dishes, prepare snacks, stock supplies.
• Clean and tend the classroom (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting).
• Work 23 days of school breaks and summer camps and all in-service days.

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Oregon Background Registry

Job description

Portland Waldorf School in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Assistant and Camp Teacher to work with Nursery students aged 2-3 and support the school’s Early Childhood and Auxiliary Programs.

The role emphasizes Waldorf pedagogy, collaboration with Lead Teachers, and participation in daily classroom activities, breaks, and summer camps. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.