Soft Craft Instructor

Permanent Part Time ~ 21 hrs over 4 days p.w. x 40 weeks p.a. ~ Commencing 27th January 2026

We are now inviting applications for the position of Soft Craft Instructor to join our  Primary School Faculty in the new year.

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.

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.

Please see the full Position Description for more details.

How to Apply

Your application should include a cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria, a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.

Applications close: Monday, 10th November 2025

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NB: Applications received via the SEEK website cannot be considered.

For questions and enquiries about this position, please contact Ms Antje Guenther (HR) via hr@wws.sa.edu.au or 7232 1604.

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