Lead Afternoon Teacher

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is seeking a Lead Afternoon Teacher for its Early Childhood Programs in Newtown, Connecticut. This part-time role involves supervising children, creating a nurturing environment, and managing program supplies. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years' experience with early childhood education, strong interpersonal skills, and preferably completed Waldorf Teacher Training. The time commitment is Monday to Friday from 12:15 to 3:15 PM, with additional duties expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with early childhood children.
• Experience in a Waldorf setting and knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy preferred.
• Ability to foster a clean and tidy environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the Early Childhood Afternoon programs at all times.
• Create a supportive mood for the grade school students to do homework.
• Manage afternoon program needs including supplies and budget.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to promote the school and its mission

Supervision experience

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Completion or start of Waldorf Teacher Training

Job description

Overall Objective

The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is seeking a Lead Afternoon Teacher for our Early Childhood Programs. This person will be responsible for providing a nurturing and supportive environment based on Waldorf principles for the children enrolled in our Early Childhood afternoon programs. This is a part-time, salaried position.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with early childhood children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work supportively and in collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to promote the school and its mission effectively.
• Experience with supervising other employees preferred.
• Experience in a Waldorf setting and knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy preferred.
• Preference in hiring for this position will be given to candidates who have completed or started their Waldorf Teacher Training.

Time Commitment

• Time required on school premises is Monday through Friday, 12:15-3:15pm, with some additional duties outside these hours expected.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the Early Childhood Afternoon programs at all times.
• Take great care to provide a loving, secure and supportive mood for the children.
• Strive to create reverence and the right inner and outer gestures for the children to imitate.
• Work with the other Afterschool Teachers to implement an afternoon rhythm.
• Lead with appropriate verses for gratitude towards snack, games, and engaging activities.
• Set out children’s lunches to encourage gratitude for the meal.
• Provide a healthy afternoon snack.
• Create a supportive mood for the grade school students to do homework.
• Create a supportive mood for early childhood children to rest.
• Work with the children to foster a clean and tidy environment in the classroom, ensuring the facility is left ready for thew morning program to begin the following day.
• Manage afternoon program needs including supplies and budget.
• Ensure a smooth transition from the morning program to the afternoon program as well as to the late care.
• Coordinate with parents to ensure smooth pick‑up procedures.
• Limit cell phone usage to emergency purposes only.

School Responsibilities

• Communicate questions, concerns, and observations to fellow extended care teacher(s) and/or class teachers as well as the Executive Director.
• Commit to continuing education by attending lectures, workshops, conferences to deepen one’s understanding of Waldorf pedagogy when possible.
• Participate in peer review, self‑evaluations, and mentoring as listed in employment contract.

Hiring and Termination

By the College of Teachers and HVWS Board of Trustees, as outlined in the Teacher Search Guidelines for hiring and Staff Development Guidelines for termination. Preference in hiring for this position will be given to candidates who have completed Waldorf teacher‑training. HVWS has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice and we seek candidates who share and implement these values in their teaching practices.

Supervision & Evaluation

Conducted as outlined in Staff Development Committee Guidelines.

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on religion, national origin, color, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or physical disability in our programs and activities or in our hiring, admissions, financial aid, or scholarship practices and policies.

Rev. 4/2026