<p><strong>The Early Childhood Assistant</strong> works together with the Lead Teacher in supporting children to participate fully in the school day. This includes managing the preparation, cooking and clean-up of the daily cooked lunch; working with the principle that children learn through imitation; and supporting the Lead Teacher with the rhythm of the day.</p><p><strong>The successful applicant</strong> will be a committed and nurturing Early Childhood educator, who possesses a genuine interest and warmth for assisting children in a Waldorf early learning environment. They will be a good observer and listener who enjoys providing support, is able to follow the Lead Teacher’s methodology and direction and possesses excellent interpersonal skills with children. A team player, they will be able to set boundaries with empathy and respect for children, colleagues, and the parent community.</p><p><strong>KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of Steiner/Waldorf education and Rudolf Steiner’s theories of child development, especially as they relate to the first seven years of childhood</li><li>Experience working with young children, including neuro-diverse children</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with young children, parents/guardians and colleagues</li><li>Collegiality and ability to work flexibly within a team</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a progressive Waldorf school</li><li>A capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice</li><li>Artistic/musical/ handcraft skills</li><li>Must have full working rights in Australia</li></ul><p>Applicants must have a Cert III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care and hold a current “not prohibited” SA Working with Children Check. They must be willing to obtain RRHAN-EC, Provide First Aid in Education and Care Setting and Food Handler training certificates.</p><p>A full position description is available via the school website at  <a href="https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/" rel="nofollow">https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/</a> </p><p><strong>Willunga Waldorf School offers</strong> an exciting, supportive and rewarding environment to work. We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues and visitors alike. Creativity, innovation and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School’s life, and the School’s physical environment inspires comfort, joy and connection.</p><p>This is a <strong>permanent part-time position</strong> comprising <strong>on average 33.5 hours per week over 40 weeks per year</strong> and <strong>commencing 28 January 2025</strong>.</p><p>Remuneration will be based on the 2022 Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement. </p>