Early Childhood Assistant

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking an assistant teacher to support our preschool classrooms in the afternoon from 12:30-3:30 pm daily. Assistants maintain a warm, supportive class environment while caring for the children and the physical space of the classroom. Early Childhood assistants work in collaboration with lead teachers and may hold lunch and nap time on their own and supervise afternoon play time with other Early Childhood assistants. Ideal candidates have familiarity with, or interest in, Waldorf education, bring warmth, joy, and enthusiasm for working with young children, and possess a strong desire to implement equitable, anti-racist teaching practices. This position also requires motivation, organizational skills, collaborative work with colleagues and families, and the ability to engage in a physically active day with time spent outdoors in almost all weather. 

There is the potential to combine this role with another part-time position. Hourly rate is $20. Waldorf training resources available. Please apply by July 26th, 2024, and send a letter of introduction, your resume or an MWS application, and two references via email to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.

Substitution

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking substitutes for all classrooms, spanning from preschool through 8th grade as well as for the Front Office Administrative Staff. Qualified candidates have experience in education or working with children and an interest in Waldorf education. The pay rate is $20/hour or $175/day. Applicants may submit the employment application and a resume to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.  

Before Care Position  

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking an early-riser to hold the Before Care program, which runs from 7:30 to 8:20 am Monday through Friday on school days. Primary responsibilities include ensuring a safe and engaging period for a group of preschool through eighth grade students before school begins. The before care provider must keep accurate records of participation for the business office. Pay is $20/day. To apply, please send a letter of interest and a completed employment application to:  teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.

Aftercare Lead 

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking a warm and caring individual to enhance and hold our aftercare program which runs from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday on school days. This is an opportunity for a highly organized & creative person who enjoys working with mixed age groups of children. 

Primary responsibilities include building a program of daily activities, a healthy snack and supervising an assistant. The aftercare lead will ensure the safety and engagement of preschool-8th grade student participants. The majority of the time is spent outdoors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.  

The hourly rate is $22/hour for 14 hours/week with the potential to combine the role with another part time position/s if desired. This includes 4 hours/week for planning, materials procurement and record keeping. To apply, please send a completed employment application, letter of interest and resume to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.

Aftercare Assistant

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking a warm and caring individual to support our aftercare program which runs from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday on school days. This is an opportunity for an energetic person who enjoys working with mixed age groups of children. 

Primary responsibilities include implementing a program of daily activities, supervision and serving as a backup for the lead teacher. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.  

The hourly rate is $20/hour for 10 hours/week. There is the potential to combine the role with another part time position/s. To apply, please send a completed employment application, letter of interest and resume to teachersearch@mnwaldorf.org.