Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% tuition remission for dependents

Health insurance (dental)

403b retirement with match

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Kimberton Waldorf School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for an early childhood classroom for the 2026-27 school year at our Rosebud PreK campus. This is an opportunity to work with a team of experienced educators and to learn, teach, and grow as a professional.

We offer a competitive package including salary, benefits, and 50% tuition remission for full-time assistant teachers, along with health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• We expect teachers to have a personal connection to Waldorf education.
• Formal teacher training is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in early childhood education is valued.

Responsibilities

• Model maturity and professionalism for young students.
• Be organized and prepared each day to be fully present.
• Develop healthy relationships with students, parents and staff.

Skills

Early childhood education

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication with parents

Education

Formal teacher training (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kimberton Waldorf School is searching for an Assistant Teacher for an early childhood classroom for the 2026-27 school year. This is an opportunity to work with a team of very experienced early childhood educators at our Rosebud PreK campus. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a young teacher with lots of potential, Kimberton is a great place to learn, teach, and grow as a person and as a professional.

About

Founded in 1941, Kimberton is the second oldest Waldorf school in North America. Just 25 miles from Philadelphia, our campus is situated on over 400 acres of beautiful biodynamic farmland, and we offer a full Waldorf curriculum from preschool through 12th grade. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including 50% tuition remission for full-time assistant teachers.

Essential Job Duties

The essential duty of the teacher is to be a model of maturity for young people. We are looking for professionals who:

• are committed to early childhood education as a vocation
• are organized and prepared every day to be fully present
• develop healthy relationships with all students, parents, and staff

Qualifications

We expect teachers to have a personal connection to and appreciation for Waldorf education, and we expect their understanding of Waldorf education to continue to develop over time. Formal teacher training is preferred, but not required.

Employment Details

We offer a competitive package including salary, benefits, and tuition remission:

• 50% tuition remission for all dependents
• Competitive group rates for health insurance, including dental
• A 403b retirement account with up to 3% match from the school
• Life insurance, disability, paid leave, etc.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to Ona Wetherall O’Hara: [e-mail]