Full Time Educational Assistant/ Special Needs Aide
In the Waldorf school we offer a holistic approach to education that seeks to educate the head, the heart and the hands of the child, through the integration of an arts rich curriculum, time in nature, and an academically rich curriculum. The special needs assistant is a companion to the child in the classroom who can guide and support children with loving authority; providing positive boundaries, a predictable rhythm, and encouragement of healthy interactions in the life of the child and the school.
Qualifications:
A Special Needs Aide is required to have: Experience in working with children with special needs .
Hours and Length of Year: Special needs aide is to be present during all classes and must be available for all PD and teacher prep days and weekly faculty meetings as required.
Salary & Benefits: Offering a competitive salary. In addition, our benefits include personal/sick days, Waldorf Training support and a health benefits program for FTE of .5 or above.
Responsibilities:
All Staff are guided by the philosophy and procedures outlined in the WISE Agreement Between Faculty Members, the WISE Faculty Handbook and by the Codes of Conduct and Discipline Policy which include the principles of Waldorf education, goals for the teacher, dress for working in the classroom as well as assisting with active outdoor activities with young children, and additional information on the administrative responsibilities of teachers and assistants.
*All new employees are subject to a 3 month probationary period.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume . Please indicate if you are interested in full or part-time employment and include a recent police records check, reference letters and level C First Aid certificate if you have these at this time. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Salary: From $18.00 per hour