The Nelson Waldorf School is accepting applications for part-time Teaching Assistants positions from Kindergarten to Grade 9.

Compensation: $25/hr, FTE prorated tuition benefit, health perks at 20+hrs/week

Able to work and connect with children with diverse needs

-Ability to work one on one and support group work

-Clear criminal record check

Reports to:

● The Class Teacher or Subject Teacher

● The Student Support Teacher or Principal/Executive Director on their absence

● To the Teacher on Call in the absence of the Class Teacher

Duties:

● Work under the direction and authority of the Class Teacher and Subject Teachers. The TA can also be referred to as a “Classroom Aide” or “Classroom Helper.”

● Direct the students’ attention to the Class and/or Subject Teacher for instructional directions, class ‘rules’ and reminders, disciplinary expectations, etc.

● Liaise periodically with the student support or learning support teacher for training, concerns or administrative issues.

● Assist the students to receive the grade level curriculum at his/her individual level by adapting and/or modifying the mode of instruction to meet student’s needs.

● Encourage independence by allowing the students to work independently, while assisting other students in the classroom as needed and appropriate.

● Use the school’s Social Inclusion approach to social conflict in the classroom and on playfields.

● Prepare materials and do marking as requested by the Class Teacher.

● Accompany and assist the class in subject classes as needed.

● Oversee the whole class with quiet working for short periods.





● Take small groups or individuals and supervise working as directed by the Class Teacher.

● Morning recess and lunch recess supervision daily, using Social Inclusion approach.

● Follow goals and objectives from the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) where applicable.

● Attend IEP meetings, (twice a year) if applicable, as well as January parent-teacher conference if requested by Class Teacher

● If requested by Class Teacher, maintain regular communication with parents via phone, communication book and/or meetings to share observations and suggestions for student support.

● Consult with Class Teacher on a regular basis (one period per week).

● Participate in class field trips when requested.

Individual Child support:

● Assist with the needs of an individual child under the direction of the Class teacher

● Have skills that correspond to the particular needs of the child

● Be willing to learn about the child’s needs

● Provide communication with the parent of the child at the request of Class Teacher

NWS expects the Teaching Assistant to:

● Learn the Waldorf philosophy (time provided on the job).

● Learn and use Social Inclusion approach, including specific tools and language (training provided).

● Be familiar with the school rules as outlined in the Parent Handbook.

● Support all school policies

● support the school’s media policy by refraining from cell phone or headphone use in public areas

● support the school’s dress code of clothing and jewelry

● Be readily accessible by phone.

● Submit hours according to the HR Portal according to guidelines.

● Call the Class Teacher and Student Support Teacher as soon as possible in case of absence.

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