Waldorf Teachers.com - Waldorf Employment in Waldorf Schools

Our Waldorf-inspired, outdoor, nature-based preschool is accepting inquiries for an Assistant Teacher candidate in our youngest class, 2 year olds to young 3's, for the current school year (2021-2022).

The school is seeking a mature, warm and lovely early years teacher. Experience with young children is preferred. We seek a teacher eager to learn/be with experienced teachers - who is able to commit to the following part time hours (the assistant role is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: teachers' hours are 8:30am to 1:15pm).

The school year ends May 19th, 2022. The traditional holiday breaks off for Thanksgiving, Christmas/end of year, spring break, etc are taken for the year.

Qualifications for role of assistant teacher:
- Previous work with children aged 2 to 3 years
- College degree or equivalent in varied areas of study or practice
- Study of or developed interest in human and/or child development
- High personal ethics
- Willingness to learn humbly, to honor and uphold the school's established pedagogy
- To follow the lead of an experienced teacher
- To demonstrate qualities of the heart: patience, perseverance, reliability, consistency
- Be a person who both enjoys being with young children and is worthy of imitation by the children
- Must love outdoors, find it easy to work and dress in outdoor settings with children

Process for candidate application:
- Submit a personal narrative, sharing your life experience, interest in early years education, your personal interests and why we should consider you (REQUIRED)
- Submit your resume, if you have one
- Provide 3 references, at least 2 pertaining to your previous work with children (REQUIRED)
- After the director contacts you, there will be a phone interview, followed by an in person interview and observation day.
Thank you.