Part-Time Assistant / After School Teacher, Fall 2024

The Garland School

  • Brattleboro, VT
  • $19.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
SummaryThe Garland School is seeking a part-time Assistant and After School Teacher with an interest in wilderness and play-centered education who will work with children ages 1-6 in various classrooms. This position supports our teachers throughout the day and provides care during our after care program. The hours are 12:00 - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Set among 200 acres of forest and streams, our Waldorf-inspired school emphasizes year-round immersion in nature including trail walking, woods exploration, gardening, and seasonal Waldorf festivals. All teachers at Garland are welcomed into a community that prioritizes care and mutual aid. In addition to a competitive salary we offer four weeks of paid vacation, professional development stipends, mentorship stipends, a supplemental insurance plan, paid personal and sick time, and local and organic meals served daily. This position comes with a $500 signing bonus and will begin in September 2022, with opportunity for training in August 2022.DutiesWhile Waldorf inspired and nature-based, our teachers are invited to design a classroom environment that speaks to their interests, strengths and vision of early childhood education. The part-time teacher will be expected to support the lead teachers and provide after school care with attention to the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
Other responsibilities include:
  • Incorporate meaningful work (gardening, handwork, cleaning, cooking) into the rhythm of the day, in support of the Waldorf values of mirroring the home environment.
  • Collaborating with the lead teachers to care for the children.
  • Keeping the classroom clean and tidy and caring for materials and toys.
  • Washing end of the day snack dishes along with other light custodial duties like taking out the trash, vacuuming or sweeping.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 college credits in early childhood or related field or commitment to take a 3-credit course during the first 12 months of employment
  • Experience working with children ages 1 - 6 or therein
  • Team player; enthusiastic about working with other adults and taking care of the school materials and environment, as well as the children
Nice To HavesPriority will be given to candidates with the following:
  • Waldorf-related training or experience
  • Experience sharing the outdoors with children
  • Interest in pursuing VT early childhood teaching pathway or VT educator licensing
Benefits
  • Professional development stipend
  • Paid personal, sick, and bereavement days
  • School vacations & national holidays off
  • Supplemental insurance cafeteria plan through AFLAC
  • Health care stipend
  • Year-round pay
  • Local and organic meals served daily

The Garland School