Early Childhood Educational Support Teacher

The Washington Waldorf School, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking an Educational Support Teacher for its Early Childhood department effective immediately.  This is a 15 hour/week hourly position during the school year.  The position includes a pro-rated “sick and safe” leave and some professional development opportunities but no other benefits. 

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Observing children in the classroom setting and working with parents and teachers to provide recommendations.
• Working with children in small groups or individually to provide play-based developmental support.
• Participating in the First Grade Readiness committee.
• Supporting first grade readiness assessments in the Fall. 
• Writing reports for the first grade assessments and sharing them with the parents, teachers and First Grade Readiness committee.
• Conducting play-based developmental assessments for 4-5 year old children.
• Supporting parent education by holding meetings with parents, sharing articles, etc.
• Working with the Lower School Educational Support.
• Participate in weekly Early Childhood department meetings.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Comprehensive understanding of Waldorf Early Childhood Pedagogy.
• Certificate in Waldorf educational support (such as Extra Lesson or Nurturing the Roots).  Other therapeutic and educational support training and background are a plus.
• Ability to pass a Maryland criminal background check.

Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all interested individuals.