After School Caregiver
After School Caregiver
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5 and Middle School: Grades 6-8
Opening Statement
About
Situated in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, Sierra Waldorf School is fully accredited by AWSNA [Association of Waldorf Schools of North America] and WECAN [Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America], serving 130 students from early childhood through eighth grade. Our parents are invested in their children’s education and in the school, bringing great enthusiasm and energy to any project. We have an experienced, dedicated faculty who share a strong commitment to mentoring and working out of Anthroposophy.
Our beautiful campus is nestled in the historic Rawhide Valley within a short drive to Yosemite National Park, many state parks, two ski resorts, and an abundance of local hiking trails.
Essential Job Duties
Duties/responsibilities:
When required, duties in the program may include the following tasks:
Watch and observe children
Maintain a safe environment
Checking children in and out of program
Creating, and preparing age appropriate activities, and crafts
Preparing inside and/or outside area for snack
Maintaining healthy and appropriate rules and guidelines to keep children safe
Maintaining healthy communication with children, staff, parents and teachers
Attend weekly staff meetings
Wear appropriate clothing
Classroom sanitation
Assist in closing duties and/or completing closing duties
Maintaining appropriate ratios of children to caregiver
Maintaining safety of children, staff and families.
Qualifications
Required Skills/abilities:
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team and take direction with flexibility
Ability to work independently with children and with groups of children
Reliable work ethic
Promptness
Record keeping skills
Attend all training sessions and implement skills on the job
Learn about Waldorf philosophy
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Continuing education
A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, parents and colleagues
Education and experience:
Experience working with and supervising children.
ECE units preferred
CPR and Mandated reporter certification ( Provided by the school)
Physical requirements:
The ability to lift 50lbs.
The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
Ability to work outside in hot, windy and or cold, rainy weather.
The ability to physically run and move swiftly to maintain safety
Employment Details
Sierra Waldorf School was established in 1989 and has an Early Childhood program through 8th grade. Our program takes a holistic and developmentally appropriate approach to education. This position runs the duration of the school year, 8-25 hours per week including time for mentoring and training. All new hires would need to learn and utilize Waldorf Educational practices. This position includes fingerprinting, background checks, and a TB test are required before hire..
Reports to: After School Care Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: none
Time, weeks/year
Part time during the school year and part-time summer hours
Compensation and benefits
$17.50 – 20.50 hour DOE
To Apply
If interested, send your resume including 3 references to Nikkonia@sierrawaldorf.com, please include the job title and your name in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from earnest applicants.