What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at Nevada Sage Waldorf School?
Early Childhood Assistant Teachers
Job Posting
9/16/25
Nevada Sage Waldorf School is seeking experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic teachers to work with the young children of our school, bringing warmth, consistency, and rhythm to the early childhood program. Candidates with teaching experience and a strong interest in Waldorf education will be considered. Children in our nursery, preschool, and kindergarten are ages 2 to 5 years old.
Why Nevada Sage Waldorf School is the right next step for you:
*** Engagement: As a growing program, new faculty will have the opportunity to engage in the collaborative journey of imagining, shaping, creating, and nurturing a growing school. Your voice and vision are a welcome addition.
*** Fulfillment: We believe in the symbiosis between the wellbeing of our school and the wellbeing of our faculty and staff. Your personal fulfillment, life balance, and synchronicity of spirit matter.
*** Support: A supported faculty is one piece in achieving the highest potential and fulfillment of both the individual and the school as a whole. We accomplish this through providing ample teacher development opportunities and in-house mentorship.
*** Community: We are a thoughtful, caring community of faculty, administration, Board, and families that strives for open, respectful communication. We have fun together, take care of each other, and feel grateful for the blessed magic we enjoy.
HoursWe are looking to cover two shifts from 12:30 am to 5:30 pm (PT), and one shift from 9:45 am to 5:45 pm (FT)
BenefitsHealth insurance (if employed 30 hours or more) and financial support for professional development.
Required Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
Must pass a federal background check and return a negative TB test. Must register with the Nevada Registry and keep current with Nevada licensing requirements for Childcare Centers.
Submit an Application
To apply, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, curriculum vitae and three professional references to administrator@nevadasagewaldorf.org.
About NSWS
Established 23 years ago, we are an energetic school with a creative, “can do” spirit. We offer nursery classes through 8th grade and are experiencing healthy growth. At our school, you will find an enriching educational culture with engaged and happy students and a dedicated faculty. Our parents are enthusiastic and involved, and our board is supportive and visionary. As a Full Member of WECAN and an Associate Member of AWSNA, our school continues to grow under the guidance of the wider Waldorf movement. NSWS is located in the sunny Reno-Tahoe area at the foot of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range and within the beautiful high desert.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nevada Sage Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and any other general treatment during employment.
How to Apply: We invite you to apply for this position. Please email a letter of interest, brief biography, curriculum vitae and three references to chelsea.bratton@nevadasagewaldorf.org. Include “Early Childhood Teacher” in the subject of the email. You are also welcome to call Chelsea Bratton, Early Childhood Department Chair, with any questions at (775) 348-6622.
To learn more about our school, visit our website at www.nevadasagewaldorf.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18