Preschool Program Assistant
San Francisco Waldorf School, San Francisco, CA, United States
Summary
The Preschool Program Assistant at San Francisco Waldorf School is a trained Waldorf Early Childhood teacher or currently enrolled in the Waldorf Teacher Training Program. The assistant should understand preschool school life as well as have an interest in the school as a whole. In order to create a harmonious environment, flexibility, presence, and a cooperative spirit are essential for the children to receive the teacher and assistant as a guiding unit.
Responsibilities Include
Holding the class with a sense of order and rhythm
Attending to the physical, emotional, and individual needs of the young children (2‑4 years old)
Creating and maintaining classroom mood
Supervising indoor/outdoor play, clean–up time, bathroom, hand washing, etc.
Caring for and preparation of classroom materials
Planning and preparing weekly snacks and keeping track of snack supplies
Organizing and carrying out special activities and helping with craft projects
Participating in circle time by learning and sharing seasonal poems, songs and stories
Hours And Meetings
The Preschool Assistant will be in school from 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every weekday and on selected weekend hours before and/or after holiday breaks for cleaning and new seasonal set‑ups.
The Assistant is expected to attend weekly Preschool meetings, weekly Grade School faculty meetings, monthly Early Childhood meetings, and quarterly all‑faculty meetings. Attendance at these meetings helps the Assistant become an integral member of the faculty. The meetings also help provide a shared plan for our work together and with the children.
The Preschool Program Assistant will help the teacher in the preparation of the classroom at the beginning of the school year and in the clean‑up at the end of the school year.
The Assistant needs to be present at parent evenings, enrollment events and at parent‑teacher conferences when needed.
Qualifications
Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in progress
12 Early Childhood Education units (ECEs) completed or in progress
California law requires fingerprinting and TB assessment. Preschool Program teachers must comply with the requirements set forth by the State of California licensing standards, including Early Childhood Education coursework, CPR training, and required vaccinations.
Benefits And Compensation
$32.50 per hour. This is a part‑time, hourly position. This position carries no benefits other than those available through the San Francisco City Ordinances.
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
Regularly sit or stand 4–8 hours
San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio‑economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.
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The Preschool Program Assistant at San Francisco Waldorf School is a trained Waldorf Early Childhood teacher or currently enrolled in the Waldorf Teacher Training Program. The assistant should understand preschool school life as well as have an interest in the school as a whole. In order to create a harmonious environment, flexibility, presence, and a cooperative spirit are essential for the children to receive the teacher and assistant as a guiding unit.
Responsibilities Include
Holding the class with a sense of order and rhythm
Attending to the physical, emotional, and individual needs of the young children (2‑4 years old)
Creating and maintaining classroom mood
Supervising indoor/outdoor play, clean–up time, bathroom, hand washing, etc.
Caring for and preparation of classroom materials
Planning and preparing weekly snacks and keeping track of snack supplies
Organizing and carrying out special activities and helping with craft projects
Participating in circle time by learning and sharing seasonal poems, songs and stories
Hours And Meetings
The Preschool Assistant will be in school from 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every weekday and on selected weekend hours before and/or after holiday breaks for cleaning and new seasonal set‑ups.
The Assistant is expected to attend weekly Preschool meetings, weekly Grade School faculty meetings, monthly Early Childhood meetings, and quarterly all‑faculty meetings. Attendance at these meetings helps the Assistant become an integral member of the faculty. The meetings also help provide a shared plan for our work together and with the children.
The Preschool Program Assistant will help the teacher in the preparation of the classroom at the beginning of the school year and in the clean‑up at the end of the school year.
The Assistant needs to be present at parent evenings, enrollment events and at parent‑teacher conferences when needed.
Qualifications
Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in progress
12 Early Childhood Education units (ECEs) completed or in progress
California law requires fingerprinting and TB assessment. Preschool Program teachers must comply with the requirements set forth by the State of California licensing standards, including Early Childhood Education coursework, CPR training, and required vaccinations.
Benefits And Compensation
$32.50 per hour. This is a part‑time, hourly position. This position carries no benefits other than those available through the San Francisco City Ordinances.
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
Regularly sit or stand 4–8 hours
San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio‑economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion.
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