Caregiver/Child Program Teacher (2026-2027)

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,020 - 1,380; Part time

Job summary

The Denver Waldorf School is seeking a Part-time Caregiver/Child Program Teacher for the Sweet Pea program in Denver, Colorado. Candidates must be experienced with young children and working with their caregivers to inform and enrich Waldorf-informed development, creating a warm, engaging classroom atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will have Waldorf Early Childhood Education training and the ability to design a curriculum and program that represents the Denver Waldorf School.

Qualifications

• Waldorf Early childhood Education training.
• Capability to design curriculum and program that reflects The Denver Waldorf School and its ideals.
• Ability to work well in a collegial setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with parents.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Waldorf early childhood education

Curriculum design

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Waldorf Early Childhood Education training

Job description

Opening Statement

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.

About

The Denver Waldorf School is a friendly and lively urban K-12 school with 300 students located in Denver, Colorado with the splendor of the Rocky Mountains just a short trip away. Founded in 1974, we are a fully accredited full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a warm, supportive school community, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the rich educational environment at DWS.

Essential Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

Employment Details

Job Type

Part-time

Salary Description

$1200.00 per session