Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
About the Waldorf School of Louisville:
The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school was established in 1992, and has been providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. The curriculum has been successful meeting the needs of our children worldwide, for over 100 years. Waldorf education awakens a lifelong love of learning, inspires critical thinking, and fosters emotional intelligence in our students. We educate the whole child, guided by a deep understanding of human development. Waldorf is non-denominational and open to children of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. The Waldorf School of Louisville strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it, regardless of financial circumstances.
The assistant position provides support to the children in our early childhood programs (ages 2.5-6 years) during our morning program.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining a warm and nurturing environment
- Possess a warm, friendly, and imaginative demeanor
- Love of working and being with young children
- Assist in setup/cleanup
- Prepare the daily snack
- Help maintain general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in classroom and outdoor areas
- Oversee children on the playground and assist with the transitions to and from outside
- Help with daily preparations of classroom, restocking supplies and materials
- Guide children with self-care (toileting, dressing, and social behavior)
- Provide first aid as needed
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education experience with ages 2.5-7 (preferred)
- Reliable, dependable, and team oriented
Hours and Schedule:
Opening for Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM with additional time to meet with team and Lead Teacher
Pay Rate: $17/hr
If you think this position may be of interest to you: Please send a letter of interest, your resume, and two professional references to [email protected]. This is for an opening for the 2026-2027 school year.