General Description

The position of the First Grade Class Aide serves the purpose of providing additional support to the lead teacher of the First Grade.  The Aide helps the First Grade lead teacher and subject teachers so that they can deliver the Waldorf curriculum, and maintain a warm, nurturing and rhythmical learning environment. 

The San Francisco Waldorf School hires dedicated and highly capable faculty and staff who develop a deep connection to Waldorf education and our unique school in San Francisco. SFWS employees are a committed group of free, responsible adults who bring our best individual selves to our work.

We are committed to a multicultural and diverse body of teachers, staff, and students. Our dedicated faculty values strong collegial working and warm relationships with parents. We seek a First Grade Class Aide to join us in our commitment to Waldorf education. SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, personal improvement, and service to the SFWS mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve all students, faculty, and families of the school.

Duties

• Meet once a week with the lead teacher for planning and review of work.

• Assist subject teachers with the supervision of students during class. 

• Help with transitions between activities, so that students remain focused.

• Provide individual or small group support as directed by the lead teacher.

• Supervise students during recess ensuring safety and inclusion.

• Support the students’ development in a gentle, non-intrusive way, keeping interactions warm and professional.

• Avoid casual conversations with students, and sharing personal information that does not benefit the students’ learning. 

• Encourage healthy habits, self-care, and respectful interactions among students.

Administrative and organizational support

• Maintain tidiness and order in the classroom, including end of day tasks after school.

• Prepare, track, and restore classroom supplies and equipment.

• Prepare and organize seasonal displays as directed by the lead teacher. 

Collaboration and professional conduct

• Defer to the lead teacher’s authority. This is essential for a collaborative and effective classroom environment. 

• Communicate observations and feedback about students progress and behavior to the lead teacher. 

• Direct inquiries from parents, about classroom/student life, to lead teachers. 

• Use discretion and confidentiality in communication.

Schedule

Up to six hours daily, thirty per week.  Exact schedule will be arranged with the Class Teacher.  Additional hours to be arranged in advance if needed. If possible, the Aide should attend the Grade School Faculty meeting on Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 which is compensated at a separate rate.  

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training completed or in process

• Enthusiasm and flexibility

• Professional personal presentation

Compensation  

$29.00 per hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Benefits include San Francisco Sick Paid Sick Leave and San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.  This position does not continue through the Summer Break.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift to 30 lbs.

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold

• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

FLSA Classification: Not exempt from overtime; hourly

Reports to: Grade School Director

Hired by: Grade School Steering Committee

San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. 

SFWS asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the SFWS mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school. 

Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information of two references who know your work/experience caring for children, to jobs@sfwaldorf.org