Come and join our dedicated team in The Camphill School's Meadowsweet Early Childhood Program. Meadowsweet provides a warm, nurturing, and play-based learning environment where young children are encouraged to grow through meaningful experiences, creativity, and exploration. Rooted in Waldorf education principles, our program fosters the healthy development of each child through a balance of imaginative play, artistic activities, outdoor experiences, and daily rhythms.

The Camphill School is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Support staff member to join our team. This position works alongside the Lead Teacher to support classroom activities, daily routines, and the overall success of the program. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual who enjoys working with young children, values collaboration, and is committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

The mission of The Camphill School is to create wholeness for children and youth with developmental disabilities through education, extended family living, and therapy so that they may be better understood, they may more fully unfold their potential, and they may meaningfully participate in life.

Duties

Actively engage in circle time activities, including songs, verses, and finger plays.
Support the daily lunch and snack program according to classroom routines and established procedures. Responsibilities may include meal preparation, table setting, cleanup, room setup for rest time, weekly cleaning of the stove and refrigerator, and other related duties as assigned.
Perform end-of-day classroom cleaning tasks, including sanitizing snack areas, wiping surfaces, and tidying cubby areas.
Demonstrate appropriate health and hygiene practices, including regular handwashing, for young children.
Participate in kindergarten-specific in-services, open houses, and other program events as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the lead teacher to support classroom operations and student success.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Enjoy working with young children
Organized and dependable
Work well as part of a team
Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Familiarity with Waldorf teaching style and early childhood development is a plus
Completion of CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter Training, as well as all required PDE clearances, is required

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan with $1,000 employer match
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage available after 60 full days of employment with The Camphill School sharing the cost
Life insurance of $20,000 with an option to buy up
Supplemental insurance available
Paid Time Off (PTO) for sick/personal days

Job Type: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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