Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood

Extended Care 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 extended care assistant position provides support to the children in our early childhood programs (ages 2.5-6 years) following our morning program.

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
• 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 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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 immediate job opening for the 2025-2026 school year.