Early Childhood Assistant and Camp Teacher
Opening Statement
Come work at Portland Waldorf School! We are welcoming applications for a full-time Early Childhood Assistant and Camp Teacher, beginning immediately. This position will work with our youngest Nursery students (ages 2-3) and is an integral part of the school’s Early Childhood and Auxiliary Programs. PWS offers a secure, healthy, and nurturing environment for children with weekly and seasonal rhythms that include circle time, storytelling, creative and active play, and nourishment.
Join our community of Waldorf Educators. We are a school of faculty and staff who love their craft and are enthusiastic about engaging students. We are committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and the parent community to create an educational environment aligned with Waldorf pedagogy, our school mission, and program goals. We value self-development and instilling a sense of belonging. Candidates who are dedicated to Waldorf education, working out of Anthroposophy, and possess a love of teaching are encouraged to apply.
About
Portland Waldorf School was founded in 1982 and is fully accredited through AWSNA. We serve over 300 students from early childhood through grade twelve on a beautiful seven-acre campus in downtown Milwaukie, just 20 minutes from downtown Portland.
Portland Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion. We are seeking individuals who are committed to self-development, educational equity and inclusion, and have a willingness to participate in ongoing work related to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Duties
- Support Teacher in day-to-day activities of class: engaging groups of children and individuals in painting, coloring, tidying, helping children get dressed, washing, tending to the classroom.
- Supporting children through social interactions during indoor and outdoor play.
- Washing dishes, preparing snacks, stocking supplies.
- General cleaning and tending of the classroom, including: sweeping, vacuuming, dusting.
- Work 23 days of school break and summer camps and all in-service days.
Qualifications
- Licensed with Oregon Central Background Registry.
- At least one-year assistant teaching in a classroom of young children, preferably in the 2-3 years old age group.
- Loving interest in the care and education of young children.
- Interest in learning about and commitment to teaching out of the foundations of Waldorf Early Childhood Education.
- Ability to engage with children, take direction from a Lead Teacher regarding classroom management, conflict resolution, and day to day responsibilities.
- Good communication skills, reliable, punctual, well-organized, and efficient.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to support the mission of Portland Waldorf School.
- Interest in continued personal and professional development, innovation, and renewal.
Employment Details
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an annual salary range of $41,664-45,632 (prorated for the first school year based on start date), depending on education and experience. Benefits offered include health insurance, retirement plan (12 month waiting period), tuition remission, paid time off, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
To Apply
Please send a brief one-page letter of interest, resume, and three professional references, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses (in PDF format only) to hiring@portlandwaldorf.org.
