Early Childhood Lead Aftercare Teacher
Opening Statement
Washington Waldorf School Aftercare Teachers create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment and provide meaningful and engaging experiences to all.
This is an hourly, full-time position, for approximately 30 hours per week in our mixed aged aftercare program, with children ranging in ages from 3-6. In addition to caring for children during these times, the Aftercare Teacher will also be responsible for aftercare during parent/teacher conference days.
About
Founded in 1969, Washington Waldorf School operates in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area of Bethesda, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. The school serves 285 students and their families, from ages pre-K through Grade 12. Washington Waldorf cultivates each student’s capacity to think clearly, feel compassionately, and act purposefully in the world. We are committed to the education movement inspired by the pioneering work of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and advanced by Waldorf teachers worldwide
Essential Job Duties
- Experience working with young children
- Familiarity or strong interest in Waldorf education
- Ability to pass a Maryland Background check and meet Maryland Office of Child Care compliance requirements
- Completion of OCC 90 hour training or equivalent. WWS provides assistance for the 90 hour course fees.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and training in Waldorf early childhood education are preferred. Otherwise, we seek an aftercare teacher who has a warm and open disposition, is enthusiastic, energetic and patient, with an ability to care for children of mixed age.
Employment Details
The compensation for this position includes a wage of $24/hour from12:00pm-3:00pm and $36/hour from 3:00pm–6:00pm. It also comes with our full benefits package which includes health, disability and life insurance; dental reimbursement; retirement plan (after 1 year of employment); optional dental, vision, and illness/accident insurance; professional development support; and tuition remission for the employee’s children attending WWS, as articulated in the Employee Handbook.
Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all qualified, interested individuals. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our HR Director.
To Apply
To apply please email a letter of interest and resume to employment@washingtonwaldorf.org or attn. Claudia Berg. No phone calls, please.