Caregiver/Child Program Teacher (2026-2027)

The Association of Colorado Independent Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,044 - 16,740; Part time

Job summary

Denver Waldorf School in Denver, CO is seeking a Caregiver/Child Program Teacher for our Sweet Pea Program. You will work with young children alongside their caregivers to inform and enrich Waldorf-based education.

Ideal candidates have Waldorf Early Childhood Education training, can design curriculum reflecting the school, and communicate clearly with parents; you will help foster a warm, secure classroom environment and collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Early childhood Education training required.
• Ability to design curriculum and programs representing The Denver Waldorf School and its ideals.
• Ability to work well in a collegial setting and communicate clearly with parents.

Responsibilities

• Run each session according to curriculum.
• Interact closely with the group of children and their caregivers.
• Purchase materials and supplies.
• Nurture and tend the domestic and artistic life of the classroom.
• Care for the greater classroom environment.
• Support and provide an atmosphere of security, warmth, and joy.

Skills

Curriculum design

Excellent communication

Team cooperation

Parent communication

Education

Waldorf Early childhood Education training

Job description

ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools.

The Denver Waldorf School is seeking to fill the role of our Caregiver/Child Program Teacher for our Sweet Pea Program. Candidates must be experienced in working with young children, in tandem with their caregivers, to inform and enrich the lives of these families with Waldorf and child development education.

Essential Functions

The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Running each session according to curriculum.
• Interacting closely with the group of children and their caregivers.
• Purchasing materials and supplies.
• Nurturing and tending the domestic and artistic life of the classroom.
• Caring for the greater classroom environment.
• Supporting and providing an atmosphere of security, warmth, and joy.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Waldorf Early childhood Education training.
• Capability of designing appropriate curriculum and program that represents The Denver Waldorf School and its ideals.
• The ability to work well in a collegial setting.
• The ability to communicate clearly and regularly with parents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to be able to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Hours

There will be three 8-week sessions of two classes each week. The classes will be from 8:30am -10:00am on days to be determined. There will be one session in the fall, one in the winter and one in the spring. Exact dates are yet to be determined.

Job Type

Part-time

Salary Description

$1200.00 per session

Apply on website

https://denverwaldorf.org/careers/