ECE Nursery Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-09
-
Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Opening Statement
The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a part-time Early Childhood Education Assistant in our Nursery program to begin in the 2026-27 school year.
OverviewThe Early Childhood Education Assistant works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and Lead Assistant to support the daily rhythms and activities of the Nursery classroom, serving children ages 2 to 4½ years old. Knowledge of Waldorf educational philosophy is preferred.
Denver Waldorf School is a friendly and lively urban K-12 school with 300 students located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1974, it is a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association, and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.
EssentialJob Duties
- Supervising children during outdoor play and daily activities.
- Supporting the Lead Teacher and Lead Assistant with daily classroom routines and transitions.
- Assisting with classroom organization, set‑up, and cleanup.
- Building warm, meaningful relationships with the children.
- Helping to nurture the domestic, artistic, and rhythmic life of the classroom.
- Sharing responsibility for maintaining a beautiful, orderly, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Supporting the creation of an atmosphere of security, warmth, and joy where children can thrive.
- Assisting in fostering a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Qualification that meets Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) requirements.
- Genuine love of working with children ages 2 to 4½ years old.
- Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May need to lift or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working HoursMonday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Employment DetailsJob Type: Part-time
Salary: $25.00 per hour
#J-18808-Ljbffr(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).