Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood

Extended Care Assistant Teacher

About the Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 8. WSL was established in 1992 and has been providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. Waldorf education awakens a lifelong love of learning, inspires critical thinking, and fosters emotional intelligence in our students.

We educate the whole child, guided by a deep understanding of human development. Waldorf is non‑denominational and open to children of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. WSL strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it, regardless of financial circumstances.

The extended care assistant position provides support to the children in our early childhood programs (ages 2.5‑6 years) following our morning program.

• Assist in maintaining a warm and nurturing environment
• Possess a warm, friendly, and imaginative demeanor
• Love of working and being with young children
• Assist in setup/cleanup
• Help maintain general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in classroom and outdoor areas
• Oversee children on the playground and assist with the transitions to and from outside
• Help with daily preparations of classroom, restocking supplies and materials
• Guide children with self‑care (toileting, dressing, and social behavior)
• Provide first aid as needed

• Early Childhood Education experience with ages 2.5‑7 (preferred)
• Reliable, dependable, and team oriented

Monday through Friday 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

$17 hr

If you think this position may be of interest to you, please send a letter of interest, your resume, and two professional references to  This is for an immediate job opening for the 2025‑2026 school year.