Lead and assistant teacher

Infant/Toddler Lead and Assistant Teachers

The Waldorf School of Lexington seeks a Teacher to join our mixed-age infant/toddler care program. WSL seeks a Teacher who is invested in providing a high-quality, warm, home-like environment where infants and toddlers can receive personal attention, nurturing, and thoughtful caregiving in keeping with the mission and vision of our school community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and providing a warm, nurturing physical environment to receive and care for infants and toddlers
• Collaborating with other teachers and school staff to establish and adjust classroom rhythms to support optimal health of the children
• Communicating with parents to create a relationship of mutual trust and collaboration for children’s care
• Understanding and providing for caregiving needs including feeding, changing, safety, free motor movement, and outdoor exploration

Ideal Candidates will possess:

• Background and/or training in RIE and/or Waldorf education
• A Bachelor’s Degree or beyond in early childhood education or a related field
• Experience with and enthusiasm for infants and toddlers
• Willingness to learn, mentor, and be mentored

Required Qualifications include:

• Have a High School Diploma or be at least 21 Years of Age
• Have a suitable Background Records Check
• Complete Staff Orientation at time of hire
• course before or at time of hire
• See the additional MA EEC Teacher Requirements page in Multiple avenues exist for fulfilling these requirements.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Interest in evolving the Waldorf curriculum for the 21st-century
• Commitment to advancing the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging

To Apply

We accept inquiries from qualified candidates for either part or full time positions. Inquiries and resumes should be submitted to Anna Estes, Director, at [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, MA 02420 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, MA 02420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person