Early Childhood Afternoon Teacher (2025/26)
Early Childhood Afternoon Teacher (2025/26)
Job Category: Early Childhood
Opening Statement
Bright Water Waldorf School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and warm-hearted teacher who would like to join a vibrant Waldorf community. We are a group of dedicated faculty and staff committed to Waldorf principles, mindful land stewardship, and providing our students with opportunities for dynamic learning within an inclusive community.
Join us if you seek a community of dedicated teachers, supportive families, active Board members, and a collaborative governance structure.
About
Bright Water Waldorf School aims to…
deliver Waldorf education and nurture a community of belonging in a way that meets each child, family, and faculty member where they are. We foster self-determination, interdependence, and holistic growth in order to cultivate vibrant, caring, and informed individuals. Bright Water empowers graduates to address the challenges of an ever-changing world with creativity, compassion, and resilience, and to contribute as whole, self-aware members to the greater whole. Our home is within the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District neighborhood.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duties:
- Set up resting areas (mats, blankets, tents)
- Supervision of preschool and kindergarten children, indoors and outdoors
- Assist children with toileting and clothing changes
- Provide Aftercare, including snack preparation and leadership of the program (supported by EC Class Teachers)
- Help maintain the EC space; care for materials and environment
- Communicate regularly with EC Class Teachers
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Participate in professional development
- Other duties as described by EC class teachers
Qualifications
We seek an individual who:
- Enjoys building healthy relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
- Has excellent teaching, classroom management, and communication skills
- Possesses a deep understanding of students, their development, learning styles, and needs
- Is self-directed, creative, artistic, and collaborative, as well as knowledgeable of and committed to Waldorf education and Anthroposophy
- Strives to deepen their understanding of DEI work
Required Credentials:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Waldorf teacher certification or willingness to take up and complete the training
- DCYF Childcare Basics, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Handlers Card, and Fingerprinting/Background Check (if not already acquired, these are to be completed before first day of school)
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Commitment to and energy for working with early childhood aged students
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Commitment to an equitable, anti-racist, and gender-inclusive environment, evaluation of systemic privilege and oppression, and an openness to personal and institutional growth
- Interest in evolving the Waldorf curriculum for the 21st Century
Employment Details
Location: On campus at Bright Water Waldorf School, 1414 S Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144.
Hours: This is a .825 FTE position. The hours of the day are 11am-6pm M-F. This includes time for set up and clean up.
Compensation: $36,531-$66,592.97, based on level of education, experience (salary schedule for transparency), plus benefits. At Bright Water Waldorf School, we invest in health, welfare, and professional lives for faculty and staff by providing a generous paid leave policy, employer-paid health and dental insurance, a retirement plan matching program, and professional development opportunities.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bright Water Waldorf School welcomes, values, and supports ethnic, religious, economic and cultural diversity. Our school seeks a diverse faculty and student body and is committed to having our community reflect the abundant and changing diversity of the United States. We welcome, value, and support single, dual, or multiple parent households and LGBTQ+ parents, faculty, and students. The successful candidate must be able to lift 25 pounds. We are an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website: https://www.brightwaterwaldorf.org/about-bright-water
To Apply
To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to hiring@brightwaterwaldorf.org.