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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Location: Susquehanna Waldorf School, Marietta, PA
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM (45 minutes unpaid lunch)
Hourly Rate: $16.50/hr
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Assistant Teacher. The Assistant will work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children, following the principles of Waldorf education. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children in a hands-on, creative environment, and is passionate about early childhood development.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Classroom Support: Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities, including story time, circle time, all weather outdoor play, and helping with classroom routines.
- Snack Preparation: Prepare and serve healthy snacks to children each day.
- Transition Support: Help manage transitions throughout the day, offering gentle guidance and support to children.
- Festival Participation: Actively engage in and support class festivals and events.
- Behavior Modeling: Demonstrate positive behavior and actions in alignment with Waldorf pedagogical values.
- Collaboration: Attend regular planning meetings with the Lead Teacher to discuss classroom needs, reflect on teaching practices, and explore by Waldorf education principles.
- Rest Time Supervision: Oversee children during rest time, ensuring a calm and peaceful environment while the Lead Teacher attends to other tasks.
- General Support: Assist with bathroom duties, outdoor exploration, and classroom maintenance, ensuring that children’s needs are met throughout the day.
- Physical Assistance: Be prepared to walk for long periods, assist children in outdoor activities, and support physical needs as they arise.
Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Relevant state and federal clearances to work in a school setting
- Experience or interest in early childhood education (Waldorf experience preferred but not required)
- Ability to work as a team member, with a positive and flexible attitude
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully and empathetically with young children
- Physically capable of assisting with outdoor activities and handling the physical demands of the role, including long periods outdoors.
- Join a supportive, warm, and collaborative environment
If you are passionate about early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter to psc@susquehanna.org detailing your experience and interest in the role.