Soft Craft Instructor

Permanent
part-time
job at Willunga Waldorf School (Willunga, South Australia, Australia)

Willunga Waldorf School is a thriving, contemporary, independent K to 12 school nestled in the beautiful Southern Vales of South Australia, close to magnificent coastline and surrounded by vines and almond groves. It is situated on the edge of the rural town ship of Willunga, fifty minutes’ drive from the city of Adelaide. Here you will find an educational community where the potential of each one is supported through the strength of many.

Closing date April 1, 2026

Location
1 Jay Drive, Willunga, South Australia, Australia 5172

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Antje Guenther
0872321604
hr@wws.sa.edu.au

About this job

The Soft Craft Instructor plays a vital role in supporting the school's educational philosophy and creative vision, contributing to the development of students' artistic, practical, and imaginative skills. While the Class Teacher is present throughout the lesson, the Soft Craft Instructor facilitates developmentally appropriate craft projects relevant to the Steiner curriculum.

For a full position description, please visit our website: https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities

About You

The successful applicant will be an experienced crafter (proficiency in knitting and crocheting is a must) with a genuine interest in and a warm approach to assisting children in a Waldorf classroom setting. You will be a committed, imaginative, and patient co-educator who possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in close collaboration with classroom teachers. With your generally positive outlook and attitude, you are willing and able to find ways to meet and support each child where they are at.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated soft craft skills , including knitting and crocheting (essential) as well as sewing, felting, embroidery etc.
• Understanding of the Steiner craft curriculum
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work with individuals as well as small groups of children of different ages and in a range of classes
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience working with neurodiverse children and students with additional needs
• Must have full working rights in Australia

Applicants must hold a current “not-prohibited” SA Working with Children Check and provide/obtain RRHAN-EC and Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificates before commencement of employment.

What We Offer

Willunga Waldorf School offers an exciting, supportive and rewarding environment to work. We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues and visitors alike. Creativity, innovation and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School’s life, and the School’s physical environment inspires comfort, joy and connection.

This is a permanent part-time position, comprising 21 hours over 4 days per week for 40 weeks per annum (38 term weeks + 2 weeks school-based conference), commencing 27th April 2026.

Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement  and includes 6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata).

How to Apply

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria, provide a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.

Please submit your full application via our website

Salary information

This is a permanent part-time position, comprising 21 hours over 4 days per week for 40 weeks per annum (38 term weeks + 2 weeks school-based conference). Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement and includes 6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata).