Caregiver/Child Program Teacher (2026-2027)
Opening Statement
The Denver Waldorf School is seeking to fill the role of our Caregiver/Child Program Teacher for our Sweet Pea Program. Candidates must be experienced in working with young children, in tandem with their caregivers, to inform and enrich the lives of these families with Waldorf and child development education.
About
The Denver Waldorf School is a friendly and lively urban K-12 school with 300 students located in Denver, Colorado with the splendor of the Rocky Mountains just a short trip away. Founded in 1974, we are a fully accredited full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.
If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a warm, supportive school community, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the rich educational environment at DWS.
Essential Job Duties
Essential Functions
The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Running each session according to curriculum.
- Interacting closely with the group of children and their caregivers.
- Purchasing materials and supplies.
- Nurturing and tending the domestic and artistic life of the classroom.
- Caring for the greater classroom environment.
- Supporting and providing an atmosphere of security, warmth, and joy.
Qualifications
- Waldorf Early childhood Education training.
- Capability of designing appropriate curriculum and program that represents The Denver Waldorf School and its ideals.
- The ability to work well in a collegial setting.
- The ability to communicate clearly and regularly with parents.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to be able to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Working Hours
There will be three 8-week sessions of two classes each week. The classes will be from 8:30am -10:00am on days to be determined. There will be one session in the fall, one in the winter and one in the spring. Exact dates are yet to be determined.
Employment Details
To Apply
Apply on our website: https://denverwaldorf.org/careers/
