Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Waldorf Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pasadena Waldorf School is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to foster a nurturing environment and support lead teachers with preschool activities. This role is integral to developing students' social, emotional, and academic skills in a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Paid sick and personal leave

95% tuition remission for dependents

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Early Childhood credit courses.
• Previous experience in a school with an Early Childhood program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in activities and children's supervision.
• Assist with daily tasks including food preparation and cleaning.
• Lead indoor and outdoor class activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

16 units Early Childhood credit courses

Job description

Pasadena Waldorf School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to join our wonderful program. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering an inclusive, nurturing, safe, and behavioral appropriate environment for preschool age children. You will support the lead class teacher in outdoor/indoor play, story and circle time, snacks/meals, and nap time. Join us and see how PWS offers a dynamic and vigorous academic curriculum, that engages the whole human being and prepares our students to contribute as responsible participants in our evolving world.

About

Our Purpose

To provide a dynamic Waldorf Education rooted in proven principles of child development and deep social connection.

Our Mission

Pasadena Waldorf School is a community where students can find a passion for learning, be curious about the world around them, and discover their purpose in it. Our vigorous academic curriculum engages the whole human being, delivered in a setting that fosters self-awareness, social connection, responsibility, and action.

Our Vision

Pasadena Waldorf School is a diverse and flourishing community of students, surrounded by adults who hold a shared sense of purpose and responsibility to create a trusting and supportive environment in which students can develop their full potential.

• Work within your assigned class each school day in the work schedule agreed to within the Early Childhood department or assigned by the Pedagogical Administrator or College of Teachers.
• Work in a developmentally appropriate way with the social/emotional health of individual students and the class group.
• Lead both indoor and outdoor class activities in a variety of settings that incorporate free play, artistic and practical work, nature exploration, care for our surroundings, physical, pre-academic and social development.
• Follow lead teacher and department hygienic and supportive practice for naps and rest in the class, class transitions and other activities.
• Assist with daily tasks such as food preparation, dish washing, laundry, and cleaning.
• Supervise nap when assigned.
• Open availability for up to 3 weeks of PWS camp programming across the school year during school breaks.
  • (Assistants may work more than 3 weeks if they are available and may be asked to work in a Lead role during camp if they are qualified.)
• Drop-off and pick-up duties when assigned.
• Coverage for outdoor play and meal duties when assigned.
• Participate in school festivals and events with the class during your regular work hours.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate students into the social life and culture of the whole school.
• Chaperone/lead class walks and activities.
• Occasional lead teacher substitution for class or other classes during your regular work hours as assigned.
• Participate in training and mentoring as scheduled within the Early Childhood department.
• Participate in mandatory school emergency safety drills when on campus.
• All other FT teacher assistant responsibilities as described in the hire letter and the PWS Employee Handbook 2025-2026, and those implemented by school administration within the tenure of your hire agreement.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Successful completion and certificates for the Early Childhood credit courses required to work in a licensed childcare center (16 units).
• High School diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience working in a school with an Early Childhood program.
• Strong interpersonal skills, competence serving a diverse community of students, parents, other caregivers, and coworkers.
• Experience working with families of varied demographics.
• Flexibility and comfort multitasking.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Final hire and start date are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
• LiveScan fingerprint clearance for Early Childhood and non-Early Childhood.
• Negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest x-ray.
• Immunization record that shows proof of flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles vaccines.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Compensation Package:

• Pay range: $17.27-$19.57 per hour.
• This position is eligible for the generous PWS benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, and dental, basic term life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability insurance, and complimentary mental health services through the employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Employees may elect to pay into vision, identity theft, pet insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
  • Paid sick leave, jury-duty, inclement weather, bereavement leave, and personal time off.
  • 95% tuition remission for your dependent(s) to attend PWS pre-school through high school.

To Apply

To Apply: Please submit a letter of introduction, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [e-mail]