Casuarina Steiner School is looking for a full time Kindergarten Assistant with experience, training, and/or a deep commitment to Steiner/Waldorf education. This role starts on 27 January 2026 and is a permanent role, pending a successful probation period.
ABOUT US
Situated on the sub‑tropical Mid‑North Coast, on the edge of beautiful bush land in the beachside city of Coffs Harbour, Casuarina Steiner School offers a unique education for children from playgroup to Class 6.
We have a collaborative team culture where music and creativity are part of our everyday work. We believe that education is a journey, not a race; that play is the serious work of early childhood; and that learning takes place with hands, heart and head.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Kindergarten class is for children turning 6 in the year, and is a gentle transition into formal schooling. Children attend five days a week. This program is led by an experienced Steiner Early Childhood Teacher.
Our early childhood classes are grounded in Steiner Education principles, particularly an anthroposophical understanding of child development. The young child is engrossed in learning that fully engages their senses, and adults continually develop their inner skills and resources to ensure they are "worthy of imitation".
The Kindergarten Assistant supports the Class Teacher in all aspects of the program, in accordance with their classification level.
To be successful in this position you will have:
* A warm, caring and nurturing approach
* Initiative and the capacity for self‑direction, while at the same time collaborating and contributing to a larger team environment,
* The ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, staff and other professionals,
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse range of students and parents,
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students to follow and engage with all aspects of the daily rhythm.
* Preparation of food, craft and other materials related to delivery of the program or special events.
* Supporting the class on bushwalks and other excursions
* Providing in‑class support for individual and small group work as directed by the teacher and/or the learning support coordinator.
* Assisting with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programs.
* Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students including administering first aid and medications under the direction of the teacher and in compliance with correct policies and procedures.
* Participating and assisting in whole school activities.
* Under the direction of the Teacher, documentation of student learning such as anecdotal records.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
* Understanding of how to work with young children in the age range of 5 to 6 years with care, love and professionalism, including appropriate behaviour guidance
* Ability to communicate with families in a respectful, professional and friendly way
* Ability to safely fulfil the physical requirements of the role such as bending, sitting on the floor, crouching down.
* Commitment to the philosophy and goals of Steiner/Waldorf Education
* Commitment to ongoing learning in Steiner education and contemporary educational practices
* Current NSW Working with Children Check and first aid certificate (or willing to acquire)
* Experience or training in Steiner/Waldorf education, especially in the early years
SALARY & CONDITIONS
This position is classified as Classroom Support Services under the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi‑Enterprise Agreement 2025.
This role is term‑based (39 weeks per year plus 4 weeks annual leave). The classification level will be either Level 2 or Level 3 depending on your skills and experience with an hourly rate from $40.51 to $42.83.
HOW TO APPLY
Please use the application button on the right to apply on Seek, or alternatively send a cover letter (max 1 page) and CV/resume (max 5 pages) to (email protected) by 12 January 2025.
Please call Acting Head of School, Amy Harrison, on for a confidential discussion about the role.
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