Early Childhood Assistant

The Garden School of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Marietta, Georgia is seeking Early Childhood Assistants. This role focuses on providing a supportive environment for toddlers and kindergarten students in a nature-based, Waldorf-inspired setting. Candidates should be comfortable with outdoor physical work, including lifting supplies and navigating uneven terrain. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom organization, supporting behavior guidelines, and collaborating with lead teachers while participating in ongoing training. This is a part-time or full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with physical work in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to participate in Waldorf training.

Responsibilities

• Support positive behavior and classroom routines.
• Assist with classroom set-up, organization, cleaning, and upkeep.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and participate in ongoing Waldorf training.

Skills

Dependability

Collaboration

Comfort with outdoor work

Job description

The Garden School of Marietta is seeking Early Childhood Assistants. The Assistants work closely with lead teachers to provide a caring, Waldorf-inspired forest school experience for our toddler and kindergarten students. This position is an active, primarily outdoor role that supports young children (ages 6 and under) in a nature-based learning environment throughout all seasons and in all weather. Assistants support the classroom by guiding behavior, reinforcing routines and rules, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and helping with general classroom upkeep.

As part of our forest-based program, assistants should be comfortable with physical work in an outdoor environment. This includes lifting and carrying classroom supplies—and occasionally children—up to 35–40 pounds, walking and working on uneven forest terrain, transporting materials between buildings and outdoor classroom areas, and navigating stairs and natural trails. Dependability, collaboration with lead teachers, and a willingness to participate in Waldorf training are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support positive behavior and classroom routines
• Assist with classroom set-up, organization, cleaning, and upkeep
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment
• Collaborate with lead teachers and participate in ongoing Waldorf training

Schedule & Hours

• Part-time: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (approx. 24 hrs/week)
• Full-time: Mon–Fri, 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. (may include some faculty/community events)

Compensation

• Starting at $18/hour

Application

Email a biographical statement and resume to: [e-mail]

All offers of employment at The Garden School of Marietta are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.