Grades Classroom Assistant (2026-2027)

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,414 - 49,266; Full time

Job summary

Denver Waldorf School in Denver, CO invites applications for a full-time Grades Classroom Assistant starting with the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports Grades 1–8, ages 5–14, working closely with lead teachers to foster a joyful, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

The successful candidate will assist with classroom management, support students academically and socially, and participate in meetings and trainings to contribute to a warm, collaborative school

Qualifications

• Assist teachers with classroom management and daily activities.
• Support students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom tasks, organization, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom management and daily activities.
• Support students individually and in small groups with academic, social, and organizational skills.
• Assist students during classwork by guiding, maintaining focus, and ensuring quality work.
• Support access to lessons through instruction, task breakdown, and material prep.
• Assist with transitions between activities and provide additional support for direct instruction.
• Build trusting relationships and support healthy peer interactions and emotional regulation.
• Observe students to identify interventions and communicate observations to staff.
• Assist with grading, organization, and clerical tasks as needed.
• Support participation in intervention sessions (reading, math, etc.).
• Help administer student medications following delegation requirements.
• Work toward independent supervision during transitions and substitutes.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain clear professional communication with families and colleagues.

Skills

Genuine enthusiasm for children

Interest in Waldorf education

Build positive relationships

Job description

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a Grades Classroom Assistant beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full‑time position that supports the Grades (1–8) programs. The ideal candidate has a genuine love of working with children ages 5 to 14 years old, an appreciation for Waldorf education, and a desire to contribute to a warm, nurturing, and collaborative school environment. This position works closely with lead teachers and support staff to foster a joyful, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school day.

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

• Assist teachers with classroom management, organization, and daily classroom activities.
• Support students individually and in small groups with academic, social, and organizational skills.
• Assist students during classwork by providing guidance, helping maintain focus, and supporting quality work completion.
• Support student access to lessons through direct instruction, task breakdown, material preparation, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Assist with transitions between activities and provide additional support to students who require more direct instruction.
• Build trusting relationships with students and support healthy peer interactions, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
• Observe students closely to identify appropriate interventions and communicate observations to teachers and support staff.
• Assist with grading, classroom organization, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Support student participation in intervention sessions, including reading, math, and other support services.
• Help administer student medications following delegation requirements.
• Work toward the ability to independently supervise the classroom during transitions and substitute situations.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and in‑service trainings.
• Maintain clear, professional, and consistent communication with families and colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the life of the school community.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children ages 5 to 14 years old.
• Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

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.

Employment Details

Job Type: Full‑time

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday and Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Salary Description: $42,840 per year