Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Asheville Waldorf School; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join their dedicated faculty. This role is vital in creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for young children, assisting the Lead Teacher, and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of child development, a love for working with children, and the energy to contribute to a pioneering educational community. Located in the beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and involved community while enjoying the rich cultural and outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of child development and enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Interest in Anthroposophy and commitment to a supportive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Kindergarten teacher in maintaining a nurturing classroom.
• Prepare meals and care for the physical space of the classroom.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Supportive Communication

Meal Preparation

Classroom Management

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Asheville Waldorf School is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join our school faculty starting in July for the 2025-26 school year.

Qualifications:

The Early Childhood Kindergarten Assistant’s primary focus is to support the Lead Kindergarten teacher in their work and help maintain the class environment while caring for the children. The assistant helps to create a warm, supportive atmosphere, prepare meals, and care for the physical space of the classroom. We seek teachers with a deep understanding of child development, an interest in Anthroposophy, a love of working with young children, and the enthusiasm and energy to be involved in the growth of a pioneering school.

Asheville Waldorf School:

Asheville Waldorf School is in its thirteenth school year. In the 2024/25 school year, we are offering multiple parent-child classes, two mixed-age kindergartens, and grades 1–6.

Asheville Waldorf became an associate member of WECAN in 2017 and of AWSNA in 2018. Our organization consists of a cohesive and striving Faculty, a Board of Directors that draws members from both the parent body and the community, a committed Administration (an Administrator, Office Coordinator, Business Manager, and Admissions Director and Assistant), and a loving and involved community of parents and families.

Asheville, North Carolina:

Asheville is an ideal place to live, well known and visited for its beautiful outdoors (it is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and three National Forests, and at the confluence of two major rivers), its abundance of activity options that come with the landscape and ecosystem, and its rich arts, crafts, and music culture. Asheville’s many restaurants and microbreweries make it a highly sought out tourist destination. Local sustainable agriculture is also a hallmark of this town, which supports seventeen Farmers Markets for less than 100,000 residents. If you like to eat local organic food, participate in public music events (like community chorus), and be immersed in the arts, it is a great place where you will be warmly welcomed.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to [e-mail].