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Early Childhood & Lower School Substitute
Date Posted: July 27, 2025
To Apply: To apply please email a letter of interest and resume to employment@washingtonwaldorf.org, with the position title in the subject. Attn. Claudia Berg. No phone calls, please.
Job Description
The Washington Waldorf School is seeking an Early Childhood and Lower School Substitute beginning September, 2025. The primary role is to be a substitute in the Children’s Garden assisting the Lead Teacher in any of our classes beginning with the youngest at age 2 in our Seedlings class through age 6 in the mixed-age Kindergarten classes. This role includes subbing in the Lower School if needed, up to Grade 3.
Qualifications include:
- Experience working with young children.
- Familiarity or strong interest in Waldorf education.
- Ability to meet Maryland Office of Child Care compliance requirements, and ability to pass a comprehensive Maryland criminal background check.
- Completion of OCC 90 hour training or equivalent is preferred. WWS provides assistance for the 90 hour course fees.
A bachelor’s degree and training in Waldorf early childhood education are preferred. Otherwise, we seek an assistant who has a warm and open disposition, is enthusiastic, energetic, and patient, with an ability to care for children of mixed age.
The compensation for this position includes a wage of $24/hour and does not offer any other benefits, but is a great opportunity to gain experience in a thriving Waldorf school.
Washington Waldorf is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all qualified, interested individuals. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our HR Director.