Learning Support Associate

The Brooklyn Waldorf School is seeking a full-time Learning Support Associate to provide academic and developmental support for students in Grades 1–8. This role supports students with diverse learning needs through small group instruction, supplemental materials, and collaboration with faculty and families. The Learning Support Associate works under the guidance of the Director of Learning Support and contributes to an inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environment grounded in Waldorf pedagogy and a whole-child approach to education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide small group learning support classes for students in Grades 1–8. 

• Develop lesson plans with clear objectives and outcomes that address a range of learning profiles. 

• Collaborate with the Director of Learning Support to plan and implement small group support classes, including coordination for Grades 7–8. 

• Create, adapt, and organize supplemental instructional materials that support students requiring accommodations. 

• Attend Care and Learning Support meetings as appropriate. 

• Maintain accurate and detailed records related to student services, interventions, and support strategies. 

• Review neuropsychological and educational evaluations and prepare summaries for faculty reference. 

• Communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers to support alignment between learning support services and classroom instruction. 

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with school policies and applicable laws. 

• Exercise independent professional judgment in planning and delivering learning support services, including determining instructional strategies, adapting materials, and prioritizing student needs in alignment with educational goals and school policies. 

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000/ Annually

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree required; prior teaching experience required. 

• Waldorf training preferred; willingness to pursue Waldorf professional development within the first years of employment required. 

• Experience supporting elementary and/or middle school students. 

• Strong classroom management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Proficiency with Google applications (Docs, Sheets, etc.). 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use stairs for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Interest in the arts and holistic education preferred. 

DISCLAIMER 
This job description reflects the responsibilities and conditions of the Learning Support Associate role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Brooklyn Waldorf School reserves the right to revise responsibilities as needed to meet programmatic needs. 

• Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement 

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt 

• Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable) 

• Opportunities for professional development 

• Reduced tuition for dependents 

• Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences