What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position at AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America?
Opening Statement
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 beautiful 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:
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:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to Ona Wetherall O’Hara: owetherall@kimberton.org
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 beautiful 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
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.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to Ona Wetherall O’Hara: owetherall@kimberton.org