Rosewood is seeking a wonderful assistant teacher for the 2023-2024 School Year

Rosewood is a Waldorf based preschool located in the Brentwood/Darlington neighborhood in SE Portland. Our program next year will serve 11 children/day ages 3-5 years old. The assistant teacher’s hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 1:30pm plus a one hour meeting every week with the lead teacher to touch base and stay connected.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

- Assist the lead teacher with daily activities, including painting, drawing, cooking, seasonal crafts. As well as prepare for yearly festivals. 

- Help children with bathroom use and hand washing

- Arrive 30 minutes early for set up and stay 30 minutes after dismissal for clean up. 8:30am - 1:30pm 

- Display a positive and optimistic attitude

- Sing alongside the lead teacher through transitions and circle time. 

Required Qualifications

● A genuine love and interest of children and the ability to build positive relationships with children ages 3-5

● A calm and overall happy demeanor

● Ability to stand and sit for an hour or more, as well as joyfully work outside in various weather conditions 

● Enthusiasm for Waldorf education with a willingness to deepen their knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

●Strong preference given to applicants who are Waldorf-trained or experienced

● Experience in Early childhood care settings.

Compensation starting hourly wage for this position is $15-18 an hour DOE. The position is 25 hours per week.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: rosewoodschoolportland@gmail.com Please indicate “Rosewood Assistant Teacher” in the subject field. We will accept applications until the position is filled.