JOB OPENINGS

Early Childhood Assistant | School Year

 General Job Description 

Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to join our mixed-age early childhood program starting  April 8, 2025. This role calls for authentic warmth, good humor, joy, and enthusiasm for nurturing young children. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in Waldorf early childhood education and its best practices. This position requires the ability to engage in a physically active day, caring for children both in the classroom and in the surrounding forested areas in all seasons and weather conditions.

The Early Childhood Assistant will collaborate with the lead teacher to create a safe and supportive environment aligned with Waldorf pedagogy.. This role supports the day to day organization of the classroom’s physical space and the smooth rhythm of the school day following the lead teacher.

Responsibilities include:

  • Following directions and guidance of the lead teacher

  • Holding the class with a sense of order and rhythm

  • Attending to the physical, emotional, and individual needs of young children (3 - 6 years old)

  • Creating and maintaining a positive classroom mood

  • Supervising indoor/outdoor play, clean–up time, bathroom, hand washing, etc.

  • Caring for and preparation of classroom materials

  • Planning and preparing weekly snacks and keeping track of snack supplies

  • Organizing and carrying out special activities and helping with craft projects

  • Participating in circle time by learning and sharing seasonal poems, songs and stories

  • Attend Early Childhood specific events such as Lantern Walk and Mayfair.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate holds a minimum of an associate’s degree with demonstrated childcare and/or teaching experience and a commitment to Waldorf education and its principles. They should bring flexibility and enthusiasm for working in both indoor and outdoor environments, along with a growth mindset, openness to feedback, and a collaborative spirit. This position is a supportive role and the candidate should be able to follow the lead teacher’s directions and be open to receiving constructive feedback.

Employment Details

Hours & Compensation:

This is an hourly position from Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:15 PM. It also includes occasional evenings and weekends. This role is compensated at $18 - 20/hour.

The Assistant is expected to attend occasionally full faculty meetings, monthly Early Childhood meetings and be present for parent meetings and conferences. Attendance at these meetings will help the Assistant become an integral member of the EC department. The assistant will also help the lead teacher as they prepare for the beginning and the end of the school year and in the clean-up at the end of the school year.

This position is eligible for partial student tuition remission, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and holistic education. 

The following Training may be completed during employment:

  • CPR and First Aid Certification

  • Mandated Reporter Training

  • Waldorf Early Childhood Education lectures and workshops

Start Date & Timeline:

  • Start Date: April 8, 2025

  • In-service Training: The week following the last week of school 

  • School Year: August 4, 2025 – June 11, 2026

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resumé, and short biographical sketch to: administrator@waldorfdupage.org 

 

If you’d like to learn more about The Waldorf School of Dupage (WSD) and explore whether or not we are the right fit for your child and family, click below to talk to Veronica, our Director of Enrollment!