Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Opening Statement
Seacoast Waldorf School has an opening for a four-day Early Childhood Assistant position in a Nursery classroom with age 2.5 – 4 yr olds. This is a non-exempt, four-day position (Monday – Thursday) from 8am – 3:30 pm.
The ideal candidates would have love and patience for small children, possess Waldorf training or childcare-related college courses, and/or have some previous experience working with children. The applicant should possess promptness, reliability, and good time management skills.
About
As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit private school in the Waldorf tradition in Eliot, Maine, Seacoast Waldorf School offers preschool through grade 8 on a campus surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land where our students explore, study, and learn about their world and themselves. Our team of 30 faculty and staff serves 115 students.
Mission Statement: Helping children develop practical skills, moral strength, and innovative thinking to serve humanity and the natural world.
Vision Statement: Elevating the quality of education in the Greater Seacoast Area of Southern Maine.
Objectives:
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Use Waldorf philosophy and curriculum to educate and nurture children
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Foster connections with community organizations that align with our mission
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Cultivate an awareness of nature, responsibility for the environment and an intimate relationship with the Earth
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Promote fine and practical arts driven by a belief that artistic activity is necessary for complete and healthy personal development
Essential Job Duties
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must pass state of Maine Child Abuse Check and Maine Criminal Record Check/ background clearance. Must be CPR and first aid certified. SWS will provide training if needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required for detail work. Required work will take place outside and in a classroom and will frequently be noisy. Working with youth may require exposure to bacterial contamination.
Employment Details
Compensation: $19.19/hour
We offer dental and vision insurance and PTO.
To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Eggold at hiring@seacoastwaldorfschool.org or to Seacoast Waldorf School, 403 Harold L Dow Highway, Eliot, ME 03093.
