RETURN TO JOB BOARDPreschool Assistant Teacher
- Posted by: Mulberry Waldorf School
- Closing Date: Mar 26, 2025
- Start Date: May 5, 2025
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City:
Kingston
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Rate of Pay:
Salary
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range:
$3,036
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Positions Available:
1
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Type:
Part Time
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Duration:
Contract
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Avg. Hours/Week:
24
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Schedule:
Days
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Education:
College, University
Mulberry Waldorf School, established in 1996, offers programs for students and their parents from birth through Grade Eight. We are located within an active downtown community in beautiful and historic Kingston, with access to local parks, waterfront, conservation areas and provincial parks. Our teachers, administration, parents and a Board of Directors sustain the operations of the School.
Mulberry Waldorf School is seeking a Preschool Morning Assistant Teacher and Afternoon Care Assistant for a 7-week period of May 5 to June 20, 2025. The position is part-time, Monday to Wednesday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm from May 5 to June 20, 2025.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Preschool Assistant Teacher supports and works closely with the Acting Preschool Lead Teacher in the classroom and in outdoor spaces to support classroom management and programming, supervises and attends to the needs of students, and may attend some Early Childhood and Full Staff meetings.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- The ideal candidate will have training and/or experience in Waldorf education and working with young children. In addition, the following qualities would be required:
- Bachelor of Education and/or Waldorf Early Childhood Education Certificate and/or Early Childhood Education Diploma
- Recent Police Check (within three years), Standard First Aid and CPR-C, and Safe Food Handling Training
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and other colleagues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, colleagues and parents
- Ability to create a warm and gentle environment for young children
- Experience and confidence with positive behaviour management
- Musical and artistic abilities, such as storytelling, puppetry and circle work
COMPENSATION:
- The position would be remunerated at approximately $3,036 for this seven-week period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite interested applicants to send a cover letter, resumé, and contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references to the Human Resources Committee at:
Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2025, and selected candidates will be contacted regarding an interview.
