Substitute Teaching Assistant

Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking compassionate, reliable, and collaborative Substitute Teaching Assistants to support our Early Childhood and Grades 1-3 programs. Our ideal substitutes are individuals who appreciate Waldorf education, can provide a warm and nurturing presence, and are comfortable stepping into a variety of learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in Preschool, Kindergarten and/or Grades 1-3.
• Provide classroom supervision and support as directed by the lead teacher
• Maintain a calm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Uphold classroom rhythms, routines, and community agreements
• Support students’ social-emotional well-being throughout the day
• Communicate effectively with faculty, parents and administrative staff
• Ensure student safety and follow all school policies and procedures

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 6 ECE units required for Early Childhood
• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Waldorf training preferred, or interest in, or familiarity with Waldorf education
• Strong classroom/student management and communication skills
• Ability to adapt, take initiative, and maintain a steady, grounded presence
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work on short notice on-call, as-needed basis
• Must pass a background check and TB assessment

Compensation

The hourly range for Substitute Teaching Assistants vary from $23.97 to $26.50 depending on class levels.

Please note that relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available for this position.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.