Now Hiring: Playgarden Nursery Assistant

Tucson Waldorf School is Seeking: Full-time Playgarden Nursery Assistant Teacher

Position Overview:  We are currently seeking a dedicated Full-time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher(s) to join our team for the ‘24-25 school year. The EC Assistant plays a pivotal role in the classroom, providing essential support to the lead teacher in various tasks, including organizing materials, food preparation, and ensuring the well-being of our young children.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the lead teacher in organizing classroom materials and activities.
  • Aid in food preparation for students.
  • Maintain a warm and balanced demeanor while interacting with children aged 2.5-6.
  • Embrace and implement essential indications of Waldorf pedagogy.
  • Occasionally assume the lead teacher role in the absence of the primary instructor, managing all tasks and activities effectively.

Requirements:

  • Ability to maintain a warm and balanced demeanor while working with young children.
  • Openness to learning and implementing Waldorf pedagogical principles.
  • Capacity to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Capacity to be outside for long periods of time in all weather conditions
  • Able to kneel, sit, and bend to the ground with ease throughout the day
  • A minimum of two years experience in early childhood education is preferred.

Additional Information:

  • This position is full-time and hourly.
  • Benefits include partial tuition remission and optional dental, vision, and medical insurance.
  • The school year begins on August 7, 2024.

How to Apply:  To apply for this position, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Jen Rosenstein at [email protected].

Join our team and be part of a nurturing environment dedicated to the holistic development of young children at the Tucson Waldorf School!

Note: A more detailed job description will be provided during the interview process.

About Us:

The Tucson Waldorf School, celebrating its 31st anniversary, is a thriving educational institution situated in the scenic foothills of the Catalina Mountains. With over 200 students from Nursery through 8th grade, we offer six early childhood classes, including parent-child, nursery, and kindergarten. Accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), our school prides itself on fostering a rich and diverse learning community.