Honolulu Waldorf School seeks an early childhood classroom aide. We are looking for a person who loves children and is able to be attentive and nurturing. The key responsibilities for this position include: assisting and supporting the Lead Teacher with lessons, games, and activities, preparing snacks, supervising and caring for children, taking initiative in engaging the children in activities and play that are healthy and appropriate, and maintaining a clean, relaxed, friendly, and safe environment. Honolulu Waldorf School is a small school, so teamwork, collaboration, and a positive ready-to-help attitude are essential. All faculty are also expected to uphold and model the values and philosophy of a Waldorf school.
Positions open (7:30 am – 10:30 am or 10:45 am – 3:30 pm)
Essential Qualifications:
- Experience working with young children in a school or childcare environment
- TB Test and Background Check (required)
- United States work authorization (required)
- Waldorf Teaching knowledge & Early Childhood development
Other Information:
The Honolulu Waldorf School is an established coeducational, independent school serving 185 students from Early Childhood through High School. The school is located on a beautiful 2-acre campus in Niu Valley shaded by majestic monkeypod trees. We offer a full Waldorf curriculum, with specialty classes including Handwork, Hawaiian Studies, Japanese, Spanish, and music. Our campus is also home to a thriving Early Childhood program, and we have a giant tortoise, chickens, ducks, and gardens, which our students help care for.
At the Honolulu Waldorf School, we educate each child to find meaning, passion, and purpose in life and to contribute to the creation of a better world for all. Through a curriculum based on the developmental stages of the human being and on the integration of art and academics, our children learn to meet the world with clear and creative thinking, compassion and moral strength, and with the courage and freedom to act.
Honolulu Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, and benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health & dental insurance, life insurance, participation in a 403b pension plan, paid holidays, a flex spending program, and a tuition remission package. Salary commensurate with experience. Part-time – hourly, $20-$25 based on education and experience.
To be considered, please send your cover letter and resume to the Faculty Hiring Committee at employment@honoluluwaldorf.org.