Kindergarten Assistant Teacher 

Golden Bridges School was founded by Waldorf-trained teachers and operates in San Francisco’s Portola neighborhood, serving Preschool through 8th grade. We are in our 10th year and are dedicated to becoming an anti-racist school that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We ask that applicants be interested and on a path of exploring both anthroposophy and social justice. We recommend that all applicants review our website, Vision and Values, and Mission Statement before applying.

Our work environment includes:

• Beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces
• Strong focus on ABAR and social justice
• Growth opportunities

For the 2023-2024 school year, Golden Bridges School is looking to fill the following position: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Job Duties Include

• Float between 3 kindergarten cohorts (10 children in each), supporting lead teachers and students as needed
• Act as a bridge between the daytime and aftercare programs by supporting afternoon rest and snack time alongside aftercare staff
• Supervise indoor and outdoor free play
• Participate in aftercare team meetings as directed and attend up to one EC cohort staff meeting per month
• Maintain transparent, positive, respectful, and proactive communication with parents, teachers, and administrators about all matters regarding the program
• Be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Attend all trainings and contribute to meetings and discussions of larger issues related to the EC program
• Support an environment that fosters the education and care of the whole human being
• Occasionally support other areas of programming
• Set up and clean up classroom activities

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Be kind, patient, empathetic, creative, consistent, and dedicated
• Alignment with Golden Bridges mission to support children holistically
• 1+ years of experience working in an early childhood setting

Strong candidates will

• Be inspired to be a part of and help build a groundbreaking school
• Have prior experience working within Waldorf pedagogue
• ECE credits helpful
• Have some level of skill or knowledge for any of the following: knitting, crochet, sewing, art, music, paper folding, movement, storytelling, puppetry or related arts.

Salary:

$25- $27/hour

30-35 hours a week (between 9am-4pm)

This is a part time seasonal positions

This is a non exempt positions

All Staff are required to:

Undergo LIVE SCAN screening

Complete a mandated reporter training

First Aid and CPR Certification

Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@goldenbridgesschool.org