Waldorf Inspired Early Childhood Co-Teacher

Teacher – Waldorf-Inspired Infant & Toddler Program

Sisters, Oregon

Nature-based, Waldorf-inspired program Mileage stipend & support for commuting within ~30 miles

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.25–$25.50/hour (DOE)
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Health insurance (50% employer paid)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• 3 % Annual Raise
• Mileage stipend for teachers commuting from Bend or Redmond

Pay: $20.25 - $25.50 per hour

Job description:

Co-Teacher – Waldorf-Inspired Infant & Toddler Program

Soul Blossom Childcare | Sisters, Oregon

Are you a warm, intentional educator who values slow rhythms, outdoor play, and shared creativity?

Soul Blossom Childcare in Sisters, Oregon is hiring a Co-Teacher for our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based infant and toddler program. We serve children ages 0–3 on a stunning campus with access to 5 acres of shared park space and a half-acre private nature yard filled with ponderosa pines, bunch grasses, native vegetation, and a native pollinator garden. Children learn through the seasons with access to raised garden beds, art, music, storytelling, handwork, and celebration.

What Makes This Role Special

• Begin your cohort with 2 babies under 1
• Until children are 1 year old we have a 1 provider to 2 children ratio
• Move into a collaborative mixed age group within a 1 year, with 8 children under 2 and Co-Teaching staff
• Collaborative Co-Teaching: plan songs, books, crafts & celebrations together
• 3-year mixed-age cohorts for deep connection
• Strong team culture with daily check-ins
• Emphasis on warmth, rhythm, and outdoor play year-round
• Community partnerships with local organic farm Seed to Table

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Curriculum & Program Planning

• Co-develop and implement age-appropriate, Waldorf-inspired lesson plans and daily rhythms for infants and toddlers.
• Incorporate music, storytelling, handwork, art, and seasonal activities.
• Plan and facilitate celebrations, festivals, and special classroom events.
• Support children’s exploration of the natural environment, including gardens, pollinator habitats, and outdoor play areas.

2. Classroom Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate to lead a mixed-age cohort of infants and toddlers, ensuring each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive needs are met.
• Collaborate daily with co-teachers and program staff on planning, classroom management, and problem-solving.
• Maintain a calm, creative, and collaborative presence in the classroom.
• Support team culture through daily check-ins and ongoing communication.

3. Childcare & Developmental Support

• Provide attentive, nurturing care tailored to individual developmental stages.
• Lift and carry children safely up to 40 pounds; engage at child height (kneeling, crouching, sitting) for activities.
• Observe, document, and track each child’s progress; communicate observations to families and staff.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and sleep routines as needed, maintaining consistency and warmth.

4. Family Communication & Partnership

• Maintain daily communication with families regarding their child’s experiences, milestones, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families to support children’s growth, learning, and transitions.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, community events, and classroom celebrations.

5. Classroom Environment & Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including materials and play spaces.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including closed-door check-in/out procedures.
• Promote a nut-free, allergy-conscious classroom.

6. Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to infant/toddler development, Waldorf pedagogy, and early childhood best practices.
• Foster community connections, such as partnerships with local farms (e.g., Seed to Table), nature programs, and arts organizations.

Qualifications

• A Strong Growth Mindset
• Degree or coursework in ECE (or related field)
• ORO Level 6 ( Motivation to reach ORO 8 within 1 year)
• 1 year of experience with infants/toddlers required, 2-3 years preferred
• Experience as a Waldorf parent, alum, or in Waldorf environments preferred
• Calm, creative, collaborative presence

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 32–36 hours/week
• Year-round, shifts between 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26