Little Friends Assistant Teacher, 2025-26

Waldorf Education; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldorf School of Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant Teacher for their Little Friends program for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include assisting in daily care for young children and participating in a nurturing, play-based environment. The role offers professional development opportunities and valuable benefits, making it ideal for dedicated individuals passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

30% tuition remission

100% discount on Extended Care program

Paid personal days

Lunch provided for staff

Qualifications

• Two years of verifiable work with children.
• Federal, State, Child abuse, and NSOR clearances required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in caring for 6 children ages 18 months to 3 years.
• Engage in daily activities such as cooking meals, singing, and storytelling.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

B.A. in Education or related field

Job description

Little Friends Assistant Teacher, 2025-26

Little Friends Assistant Teacher, 2025-26

Job Category: Early Childhood

Opening Statement

The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh (WSP) is accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher in the Little Friends program for the 2025–2026 school year. The Little Friends school year runs from late August (or early September) through mid June. The program is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and observes the breaks and holidays of the WSP calendar.

About

Established in 1993, Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is a mature Waldorf school serving about 200 students each year, committed to equity, and looking to diversify our staff. Our mission is to foster each child’s capacity to become an independent thinking, compassionate, courageous, and purposeful human being.

WSP offers a childcare program, parent child program, Nursery and Kindergarten classes and 1st through 8th grade classes. We are a Member of WECAN and accredited through AWSNA and PAIS. We have a cohesive, strong faculty and administration, an active parent body, and a supportive Board of Trustees.

This early childhood program for young children includes plenty of outdoor play in all weather, domestic activities, the daily prepping and cooking of meals, singing, storytelling, toileting and diapering. The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher in caring for 6 children ages 18 months to 3 years of age.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a high school diploma and have two years of verifiable work with children or a B.A. in Education or a related field. Federal, State, Child abuse, and NSOR clearances are required upon hire. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

Benefits include 30% tuition remission (except Little Friends), and 100% discount on Extended Care program for enrolled children. Paid snow and delay days as well as paid personal days. Lunch is provided for staff in the Little Friends program.

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