Early Childhood After Care & Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood After Care & Substitute Teacher
Job Category: Early Childhood
Opening Statement
The Waldorf School of New Orleans (WSNO) is seeking two (2) early childhood aftercare assistant teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
About
The Waldorf School of New Orleans (WSNO) is a private, non-profit, independent school that integrates academics with the arts, culture, and community. Our mission is to awaken and draw out each child’s individual strength and integrity, allowing them to become a free thinker; a courageous seeker of truth and knowledge; and an empathetic, enthusiastic participant and innovator in local culture and global society.
Essential Job Duties
After Care Teacher Duties Include:
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- Offering supervision and care to children before and during the After Care Program (After Care is offered daily from 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wed, and Friday, and 2:00 -5:00pm on Thursday)
- Arrive at work and be ready to begin responsibilities by 12:00pm (or earlier depending on class size). Check-in with and assist the Kindergarten Lead Teacher. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; provide care until 5:00pm. Tidy Classroom after children leave until 5:15pm.
- Arrive to work and be ready to begin responsibilities by 11:00am on Thursdays and provide care until 5:00pm. Tidy Classroom until 5:15pm.
- Implement, with Early Childhood Faculty input, developmentally and programmatically appropriate Waldorf Curriculum for the After Care Program.
- Turn off lights, flush toilets, clean up classroom, adjust thermostats, tidy kitchen, vacuum, take out trash, and lock doors.
- Supervise snack time.
- Greet parents as they arrive.
- Direct parents to sign their child out.
- Act as Substitute Teacher as needed for Early Childhood programs.
- Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate.
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
- Supervise students out of class such as in hallways and in outside play areas.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience working with preschool aged children
- Before/After School care experience preferred
- Agreement with WSNO Employee Handbook
- Friendly, flexible, and comfortable establishing classroom management
- Extremely reliable and dependable
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Employment Details
Part-Time: 25+ hours/week
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
To Apply
When applying, please indicate if you are interested in the position at our Early Childhood campus located in uptown New Orleans, or at our St. Rose Main Campus located in the Historic 7th Ward of New Orleans.
To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to admindirector@waldorfnola.org
Thank you for your interest in Waldorf School of New Orleans and this position. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
