Assistant Teacher, Fall 2024

Summary

The Garland School is seeking an Assistant Teacher with an interest in wilderness and play-centered education who will work with children ages 2-5 starting in the August 2024.  This is a great opportunity for someone seeking an introduction to Waldorf-inspired work with young children, and/or working with children outdoors in all weather.  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. Teachers at Garland are welcomed into a community that prioritizes care and mutual aid. In addition to a competitive salary we offer seven weeks of paid vacation, paid personal and sick days, healthcare costs stipend, a supplemental insurance plan, professional development stipends, mentorship stipends, support for the TEACH grant, and local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily. 

Duties

Responsibilities 

Waldorf inspired and nature-based, our teachers are invited to design an environment that speaks to their interests, strengths and vision of early childhood education. Co-leading the classroom with the help of a Lead-teacher, with attention to the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Supporting the weekly rhythm of activities that encourage imaginative play and creative expression
• Supporting daily circle time with fingerplays, songs, and movement games
• Helping to incorporate meaningful work (gardening, handwork, cleaning, cooking) into the rhythm of the day, in support of the Waldorf values of mirroring the home environment
• Serving home-cooked meals prepared by the school’s chef.
• Keeping the classroom clean and tidy and caring for materials and toys 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working with children, including ages 3 and under
• 3 college credits in human development or education, Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals, Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate (or commitment to complete one of these within 12 months of employment)
• Team player; enthusiastic about working with other adults and taking care of children and the school environment.

Nice To Haves

• Waldorf-related training or experience or interest in learning
• Experience sharing the outdoors with children or interest in learning

Benefits

Benefits:

• $1000 Sign-on bonus
• Paid school breaks and holidays
• Paid personal, sick, and bereavement leave
• Professional development stipends and mentorship stipends
• Supplemental insurance plan
• Healthcare costs stipend
• Support for the TEACH grant (100% tuition for Early Childcare Education college classes toward Early Childcare Education apprenticeship, a college degree, or licensure, plus additional financial benefits)
• Local and organic breakfast and lunch served daily