Kindergarten Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) in Los Altos, California at Waldorf School of the Peninsula

Waldorf School of the Peninsula (Preschool - Grade 12) is celebrating it's 41st year of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. Our school has two beautiful campuses: Preschool through grade 5 in Los Altos and a few miles away in Mountain View are grades 6-12. Our school is a full member of and accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WSP is dedicated to hiring dedicated and highly capable faculty and administration. We invest in our learning and growth to best serve the needs of our students, teachers, community, and each other.

The Waldorf School of the Peninsula in Mountain View is seeking a Full-Time Kindergarten Teaching Assistant starting in August 2026. The position is compensated at $25 - $27 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Each employee is responsible for exhibiting good communication, problem solving and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive attitude. In collaboration with Waldorf School of the Peninsula administrative staff and early childhood faculty:

• Promote positive relationships with all children and adults
• Create a nurturing environment for young children and families
• Develop partnerships with colleagues to establish a cohesive early childhood community

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Under the guidance of the lead teacher, assist in fulfilling daily rhythm.
• Assist with classroom management and attend to children’s needs.
• Support the lead teacher by assisting in supervision of children and participation in daily activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing environment and classroom.
• Assist naptime; keep a calm, slow, centered and quiet tone of the classroom. Follow the full-time assistant teacher’s lead.
• In the absence of the full-time assistant teacher, may be asked to take over the full-time assistant responsibilities.
• Consult with the Lead Teacher as needed for curriculum clarification and guidance.
• Be an appropriate role model for the children and parents.
• Assist with bathroom support and hygiene.
• Help to uphold all school rules and foster a community of kindness and inclusion.

Professional Development

• Engage in self-development, including meditative and restorative practices.
• If possible, participate in summer intensives and ongoing Waldorf training.
• Acquire new skills relevant to how to support the current students.
• Complete required training (e.g., first aid, mandatory reporter, school policy updates).

Student Support & Assessment

• Collaborate with the lead teacher to reinforce clear classroom procedures to cultivate a positive learning environment. Follow the Student Support for Behavior Management/Tracking Agreement.
• Offer and share observations on the children’s development with the Lead Teacher.

Parent Engagement

• Foster parent-teacher relationships through clear and open communication.
• Follow the lead teacher guidance on best practices for communicating with parents.
• Follow school protocol regarding parent engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Bachelors Degree preferred ; High School completion required
• Must be able to perform and meet the physical demands required in this capacity (ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop most of the time)
• Must have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• Complete a California criminal record clearance via DOJ, FBI, and CACI clearance