About the Waldorf School of Louisville: 

The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving  children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school was established in 1992, and has been  providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. The  curriculum has been successful meeting the needs of our children worldwide, for over 100 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. The  Waldorf School of Louisville strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it,  regardless of financial circumstances. 

About the Position:  

The Parent-Child Teacher leads weekly classes for parents and/or caregivers and their young children (typically ages birth to 3 years old), fostering a nurturing and supportive environment grounded in the principles of Waldorf early childhood education. The teacher guides adults and children through seasonal rhythms, songs, handwork, movement, and practical parenting insights inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s teachings.

Part time position: flexible days; minimum one morning/week class; additional classes may be added as needed depending on enrollment. Class sessions run for 10 weeks with one make up day. Indoor classroom space and outdoor play area are available.

Typical Schedule for Class: 8:30 – 9:00 Class preparation, 9:00 – 10:30 Class, 10:30 – 11:00 clean up

bi-weekly mentoring meeting 1 hr

Salary: $100/class plus $25 per meeting

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate educational opportunities through discussions and readings to support parenting.

• Provide families with an introduction to Waldorf education and the Waldorf School of Louisville

• Plan daily and seasonal rhythms of the class thoughtfully and in collaboration with the early childhood team

• Maintain open communication with parents.

• Attend mentoring meetings and liaison with administration, faculty, and parents as needed.

• Perform other duties as directed to meet the needs of the school

Qualifications:

• Waldorf teaching certificate or LIFEWAYS certification from a recognized institution (preferred)

• Experience working with children ages 0–3 and their families

• Experience working in Waldorf Early Childhood education (required)
• Deep understanding of and commitment to Waldorf pedagogy and anthroposophy (or willingness to learn)

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently while fostering community and connection

If you think this position may be of interest to you: Please send a letter of interest, your resume, and three professional references to hiring@waldorflouisville.com.  

The Waldorf School is a safe space for all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, country of origin,  religion, or ability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. WSL is a 501(c)3 community-serving nonprofit and an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to employ a diverse professional team representative of the young people it serves.

The primary responsibilities of the substitute teacher include:

• Serving as temporary teacher in the classroom.
• Serving as recess proctor when called for in outside playgrounds.
• Holding a safe classroom learning environment for the children and knowing their whereabouts
  at all times.
• Reading the lesson plan and day schedule as provided by the absent teacher.
• Locating and/or organizing identified materials for the given lesson.
• Delivering the curricular content of the lesson plan as provided by the specific teacher.
• Modeling proper behavior in the delivery of the lesson content while recognizing the developmental stage or age of the children in the class.
• Cooperating with and following through with suggestions and recommendations from teaching faculty.
• Communicating with administration to identify the classroom(s) and locations to cover and the documentation for pay.
• Completing required paperwork for the state of Kentucky background check system.

Hours and schedule:

• Normal school operating hours are 8:10am-3:15 pm, Monday through Friday, with extended care until 5:00pm. The position of substitute is tailored to the specific hours and/or days needed by the absent teacher and may or may not encompass a full day or full week.
• This position is on-site position and as needed by faculty.

Rate of Pay:

• Hourly pay for this position is $17.00.