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Spirit of the Lake Community School is excited to announce an open position for an Early Childhood Assistant/Aftercare Provider for the 2021-22 school year. Our mission at Spirit of the Lake Community School (SLCS) is to honor and educate the whole child by equally engaging body, mind, emotion, and spirit.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a safe and enriching atmosphere based on the Waldorf child development model
Maintain communication with class teachers and administrative staff.
Track attendance and submit to administrative staff weekly
Write a monthly after care report, along with suggested improvements or needs
Support the Lead Teacher with classroom needs such as preparing children for outside play and preparing practical and artistic classroom activities
Help maintain general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in the classroom
To help create a harmonious and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom
Maintain a high-quality, well-structured experience for the children
Ensure high standard of ethics by providing for child and family confidentiality
To contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of SLCS

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Degree in Early Childhood Development or Education and/or a Kindergarten-6th Grade Teaching Degree
Experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
Knowledge of, or interest in, learning Waldorf education and philosophy
Desire/ability to complete necessary training to comply with Family Daycare Licensing requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to interact in a supportive manner with each child’s unique character and abilities
Positive and proactive communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children in our care
Commitment to personal and professional self-development
Acceptance of cultural, racial, religious, affectional preference, and economic differences

Experience:
Experience in caring for multiple children in a natural play environment


Spirit of the Lake Community School is located on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. This area offers proximity to numerous outdoor and recreational activities while boasting a thriving arts community; numerous small, local businesses; a diverse local music scene; a robust health and wellness community; and consciousness around sustainable lifestyles. Our community is full of the richness and beauty of the natural world, which inspires our daily work as well as our school’s mission and vision. SLCS is an independent, community-based school that is deeply inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s indications, serving children Preschool age to 8th grade.

This is a full-time position during the school year with a wage range of $16-18/hour based on education and experience. Benefits include full tuition remission, contributions to a health savings account, and Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) benefits. Proposed hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Interested applicants are invited to submit a brief biography, cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Operations & Finance Manager, Barb Nelson, at bnelson@slcsduluth.org.