Lower School Associate Teacher (Part-Time)_

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To support the Lead Teacher (Class Teacher or Subject Teacher) in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, while assisting in daily rhythms, transitions, and tasks assigned in support of the lesson content.

REPORTS TO

• Lower School Chair
• College of Teachers

HOURS WORKED

Part-time; hourly; usual hours are 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Teachers are expected to be reachable by the Area Chair via phone or email during school vacations and the summer months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Student Support

• Supports Lead Teacher by being attentive to students who need academic, social, emotional, artistic, or executive functioning guidance.
• Assists Lead Teacher in maintaining the students’ safety.
• Supports classroom setup and lesson preparation as guided or instructed by the Lead Teacher or Lower School Chair.
• Supports the Lead Teacher in all aspects of curricular preparation and implementation as directed.
• Monitors students throughout the day, including during class time, transitions, recess, field trips, lunch, and park time.
• Supports cleaning the classroom and storage spaces, including at the end of the day.
• Record and report incidents to Lead Teacher and Lower School Chair as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Acts as Lead Teacher in the Lead Teacher’s absence.
• Ensures that the classroom environment meets the standards of the Lower School Waldorf Pedagogy.
• Keeps classroom, storage areas, and common areas neat and clutter-free, and makes appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Assumes responsibility of Lead Teacher as instructed by the Lead Teacher or Lower School Chair.
• Direct parents and caregivers to the Lead Teacher with questions about individual students or the program.
• Supports the Lead Teacher with parent/guardian communication when directed.
• Facilitates dismissal of students to caregivers in the LeadTeacher’s absence.

School Life and Professionalism

• Arrives punctually and maintains professional demeanor, attire, and communication.
• Attends weekly faculty meetings (All Colleagues and Area), professional development, and in-service days.
• Actively contributes to school festivals, events, and community traditions, including but not limited to Fall Fair, May Day, and assemblies.
• Supports enrollment and outreach efforts, including tours, interviews, and student visiting days.
• Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and commitment to the school’s mission and shared work.
• Practices clear, kind, and timely communication with colleagues and families.
• Honors confidentiality and adheres to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives in all aspects of teaching, communication, and collaboration.
• Meets weekly with Lead Teacher.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Commits to ongoing study and renewal of Waldorf pedagogy through personal study, workshops, and mentoring.
• Actively participates in Faculty Seminar as requested, mentoring, evaluations, and assigned trainings.
• Engages in professional learning in areas such as culturally responsive teaching, neurodiversity, and developmentally aligned instruction.
• Seeks and integrates feedback for personal and professional growth.
• Actively engages in All Colleagues Meetings, Area Meetings, and seeks to learn from experienced Steiner Colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Waldorf Teacher Certification from an AWSNA-recognized institute or equivalent experience required(or a clear path to certification).
• Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for Waldorf education.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaborative work.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and support for diverse learners.
• Prior classroom teaching experience.
• Must meet all background checks, fingerprinting, and NYC health and safety compliance standards.
• Must maintain current First Aid/CPR certification and be compliant with all licensing/training requirements.

SALARY: The salary for this position is $27.00/hour

To be considered for this position, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to our employment page .

Rudolf Steiner School, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under the laws of New York State and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, religion, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.