Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Opening Statement
Pasadena Waldorf School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to join our wonderful program. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering an inclusive, nurturing, safe, and behavioral appropriate environment for preschool age children. You will support the lead class teacher in outdoor/indoor play, story and circle time, snacks/meals, and nap time. Join us and see how PWS offers a dynamic and vigorous academic curriculum, that engages the whole human being and prepares our students to contribute as responsible participants in our evolving world.
About
Our Purpose
To provide a dynamic Waldorf Education rooted in proven principles of child development and deep social connection.
Our Mission
Pasadena Waldorf School is a community where students can find a passion for learning, be curious about the world around them, and discover their purpose in it. Our vigorous academic curriculum engages the whole human being, delivered in a setting that fosters self-awareness, social connection, responsibility, and action.
Our Vision
Pasadena Waldorf School is a diverse and flourishing community of students, surrounded by adults who hold a shared sense of purpose and responsibility to create a trusting and supportive environment in which students can develop their full potential.
Essential Job Duties
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work within your assigned class each school day in the work schedule agreed to within the Early Childhood department or assigned by the Pedagogical Administrator or College of Teachers.
- Work in a developmentally appropriate way with the social/emotional health of individual students and the class group.
- Lead both indoor and outdoor class activities in a variety of settings that incorporate free play, artistic and practical work, nature exploration, care for our surroundings, physical, pre-academic and social development.
- Follow lead teacher and department hygienic and supportive practice for naps and rest in the class, class transitions and other activities.
- Assist with daily tasks such as food preparation, dish washing, laundry, and cleaning.
- Supervise nap when assigned.
- Open availability for up to 3 weeks of PWS camp programming across the school year during school breaks.
- (Assistants may work more than 3 weeks if they are available and may be asked to work in a Lead role during camp if they are qualified.)
- Drop-off and pick-up duties when assigned.
- Coverage for outdoor play and meal duties when assigned.
- Participate in school festivals and events with the class during your regular work hours.
- Collaborate with other teachers to integrate students into the social life and culture of the whole school.
- Chaperone/lead class walks and activities.
- Occasional lead teacher substitution for class or other classes during your regular work hours as assigned.
- Participate in training and mentoring as scheduled within the Early Childhood department.
- Participate in mandatory school emergency safety drills when on campus.
- All other FT teacher assistant responsibilities as described in the hire letter and the PWS Employee Handbook 2025-2026, and those implemented by school administration within the tenure of your hire agreement.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Successful completion and certificates for the Early Childhood credit courses required to work in a licensed childcare center (16 units).
- High School diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience working in a school with an Early Childhood program.
- Strong interpersonal skills, competence serving a diverse community of students, parents, other caregivers, and coworkers.
- Experience working with families of varied demographics.
- Flexibility and comfort multitasking.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment:
- Final hire and start date are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
- LiveScan fingerprint clearance for Early Childhood and non-Early Childhood.
- Negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest x-ray.
- Immunization record that shows proof of flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles vaccines.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Employment Details
Compensation Package:
- Pay range: $17.27-$19.57 per hour.
- This position is eligible for the generous PWS benefits package that includes:
- Medical, and dental, basic term life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability insurance, and complimentary mental health services through the employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employees may elect to pay into vision, identity theft, pet insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
- Paid sick leave, jury-duty, inclement weather, bereavement leave, and personal time off.
- 95% tuition remission for your dependent(s) to attend PWS pre-school through high school.
To Apply
To Apply: Please submit a letter of introduction, resume, and contact information for three professional references to pwsjobs@pasadenawaldorf.org