Afternoon Waldorf Kindergarten Assistant

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz, NY is seeking an Afternoon Assistant for 11:30am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday, to support a mixed-age Kindergarten class in Waldorf education. You will collaborate with the Afternoon Lead Teacher to maintain the afternoon rhythm and gentle transitions for children aged 3–6.

The role emphasizes warmth, reliability, and attentiveness, with duties spanning rest time, indoor/outdoor play, and helping with festivals, daily routines, and close with the day.

Qualifications

• Training in Waldorf Early Childhood pedagogy and/or experience in a Waldorf setting.
• Experience working with young, mixed-age children.
• Warmth, flexibility, and keen observation skills.
• Dependable, organized, and grounded presence for children transitioning through the second half of their day.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Must reliably commute to New Paltz, NY 12561 daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the afternoon rhythm for the Kindergarten, including rest time, indoor and outdoor play, and closing circle.
• Support a warm, supportive atmosphere consistent with the morning classroom.
• Help the children settle into rest time.
• Support age-appropriate afternoon activities, stories, and songs for a mixed-age group of 3- to 6-year-olds.
• Assist children in the bathroom and with other daily care routines.
• Care for the physical space of the classroom and outdoor play yard.
• Collaborate closely with the Afternoon Lead Teacher to support each child in their care.
• Help with school-wide festivals and celebrations.
• Attend weekly Early Childhood faculty meetings as requested.
• Tidy the classroom at the end of the school day.

Skills

Waldorf pedagogy

Mixed-age classroom experience

Warmth and reliability

Observation skills

Education

Waldorf pedagogy training

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz, NY is seeking an Afternoon Assistant for 11:30am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday, to support a mixed-age Kindergarten class in Waldorf education. You will collaborate with the Afternoon Lead Teacher to maintain the afternoon rhythm and gentle transitions for children aged 3–6.

The role emphasizes warmth, reliability, and attentiveness, with duties spanning rest time, indoor/outdoor play, and helping with festivals, daily routines, and close with the day.