Assistant Preschool Teacher Position available at Prairie Flower Children’s Center (PFCC)--beginning Fall 2018
We are seeking 1-2 part-time assistant teachers to help with our small preschool/ mixed-age kindergarten program, which is expanding in Fall 2018. PFCC’s location in Ames is ideal for early childhood movement and connection to nature. PFCC began 20 years ago, and currently serves children ages 3 ½ through 6 years, in our beautiful cabin in the woods. Our current program is designed to consist of two adults and 14-16 children for four mornings (8:45 am to 12pm) and two afternoons (Tuesday & Thursday 12-2:45), Monday through Thursday, from Labor Day through May. We are expanding in Fall 2018 to offer our extended afternoon program every day until 3:15 (just until 1:45 on early-out Wednesdays). Alongside the lead teacher, the assistant helps provide care and guidance for the children during our operating hours, assists with daily setup and cleanup for the program, develops and deepens an understanding of Waldorf early childhood educational philosophy and forest/outdoor school philosophies, as well as helping with supplementary events and festivals we provide our close-knit community of families and alumni.
Preschool/ Mixed-age Kindergarten Work hours
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7: 45 am to 12:45*
Occasional evenings and weekends for special / community events. Monthly and seasonal teacher meetings to be scheduled at times that work for all staff.
*There is the possibility of expanded hours on all days, dependent on enrollment.
Position Duration
(9-month salaried position) September 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019
Compensation
This position is paid on a salary basis equivalent to $10.50 per hour. Assistant teacher has time off during school-scheduled holiday breaks.
Job Description (complete job description available upon request)
Supervising children during outdoor play on playground and on hikes in the woods; supervising children during indoor interactions and helping with all of children’s learning during story time, craft time, circle time, and free play; assisting children as they learn to make meals and clean up after themselves; cleaning duties around the cabin and daily food preparation; ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to hike nearby rugged terrain; ability to be outdoors daily during all seasons (sun, rain, snow, cold down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit); excellent communication skills during frequent interactions with lead teacher.
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume / cv to prarieflowercc@gmail.com.
Your cover letter should address the experiences and qualifications you bring to this job. You should discuss why you are applying, the strengths you would bring, and especially what you know about how nature, play, and Waldorf early childhood education impact children ages 3-6. The ideal candidate would be available to work all four days needed each week, commit to the school for the entire year or more, and be interested in furthering his or her knowledge of Waldorf early childhood education. We are a licensed Iowa child care center, and all teachers will need to complete (upon hiring) the DHS requirements for Iowa preschool teachers. We look forward to receiving your application.
*Note: there is opportunity for expansion & growth in all our programs, depending on finding the right teacher! Currently, PFCC offers a popular River Woods Nature Club on Fridays from 9 to 12, during which children ages 5-10 spend their time outdoors exploring the river banks, ravines, & woods behind our school. One idea is to expand to early out Wednesdays, offering the club from 2:30 to 5:30 on that day, as well as expanding the day on Friday to go from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are passionate about helping children have access to the time, space, and freedom this wonderful setting/ school offers them, please apply with your ideas!
We are seeking 1-2 part-time assistant teachers to help with our small preschool/ mixed-age kindergarten program, which is expanding in Fall 2018. PFCC’s location in Ames is ideal for early childhood movement and connection to nature. PFCC began 20 years ago, and currently serves children ages 3 ½ through 6 years, in our beautiful cabin in the woods. Our current program is designed to consist of two adults and 14-16 children for four mornings (8:45 am to 12pm) and two afternoons (Tuesday & Thursday 12-2:45), Monday through Thursday, from Labor Day through May. We are expanding in Fall 2018 to offer our extended afternoon program every day until 3:15 (just until 1:45 on early-out Wednesdays). Alongside the lead teacher, the assistant helps provide care and guidance for the children during our operating hours, assists with daily setup and cleanup for the program, develops and deepens an understanding of Waldorf early childhood educational philosophy and forest/outdoor school philosophies, as well as helping with supplementary events and festivals we provide our close-knit community of families and alumni.
Preschool/ Mixed-age Kindergarten Work hours
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7: 45 am to 12:45*
Occasional evenings and weekends for special / community events. Monthly and seasonal teacher meetings to be scheduled at times that work for all staff.
*There is the possibility of expanded hours on all days, dependent on enrollment.
Position Duration
(9-month salaried position) September 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019
Compensation
This position is paid on a salary basis equivalent to $10.50 per hour. Assistant teacher has time off during school-scheduled holiday breaks.
Job Description (complete job description available upon request)
Supervising children during outdoor play on playground and on hikes in the woods; supervising children during indoor interactions and helping with all of children’s learning during story time, craft time, circle time, and free play; assisting children as they learn to make meals and clean up after themselves; cleaning duties around the cabin and daily food preparation; ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to hike nearby rugged terrain; ability to be outdoors daily during all seasons (sun, rain, snow, cold down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit); excellent communication skills during frequent interactions with lead teacher.
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume / cv to prarieflowercc@gmail.com.
Your cover letter should address the experiences and qualifications you bring to this job. You should discuss why you are applying, the strengths you would bring, and especially what you know about how nature, play, and Waldorf early childhood education impact children ages 3-6. The ideal candidate would be available to work all four days needed each week, commit to the school for the entire year or more, and be interested in furthering his or her knowledge of Waldorf early childhood education. We are a licensed Iowa child care center, and all teachers will need to complete (upon hiring) the DHS requirements for Iowa preschool teachers. We look forward to receiving your application.
*Note: there is opportunity for expansion & growth in all our programs, depending on finding the right teacher! Currently, PFCC offers a popular River Woods Nature Club on Fridays from 9 to 12, during which children ages 5-10 spend their time outdoors exploring the river banks, ravines, & woods behind our school. One idea is to expand to early out Wednesdays, offering the club from 2:30 to 5:30 on that day, as well as expanding the day on Friday to go from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are passionate about helping children have access to the time, space, and freedom this wonderful setting/ school offers them, please apply with your ideas!
