A flexible position with morning, afternoon or full day possibility. Apple Blossom Waldorf School & Family Center is seeking an Early Childhood assistant teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This is an hourly paid, flexible position in our Nursery and Kindergarten classrooms with children ages 18 months-3 years old or 3 - 6 years old. This can be a part time or full time position with morning and/or afternoon openings. As our school is growing there is room to grow professionally.Skills: Interest in working with children under the lead teachers guidance; Enjoy daily active engagement in work (for example, gardening and caring for the classrooms); Enjoy domestic activities such as preparing snack or dish washing; Be attentive to all areas involving the safety and well-being of the children; Be a quiet, but active presence in the classroom; Work with children one-to-one and in a small group; Be open and receptive to suggestions; Radiate a joyful inner mood; Maintain confidentiality; Re-direct parental questions to the lead teacher.Qualifications: A warm and open disposition with the ability to lovingly care for children of mixed ages. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and hold a bachelor’s degree or associate degree. Eagerness to learn about Apple Blossom and Waldorf education. Waldorf training and experience preferred, but not required.Requirements: The ability to meet Connecticut OEC licensing requirements including yearly professional development, as well as to pass a CT criminal background check. To be able to lift and carry small children during caregiving times.Apple Blossom Waldorf School and Family Center is a full member of WECAN. In its 20th year, the School and Family Center has expanded in recent years and is a warm and supportive community.Benefits: Apple Blossom offers paid sick days and time off to all of its employees. We offer a 20% contribution towards a vision and dental plan. Staff receives tuition remission for children attending Apple Blossom programs and a stipend for attending teacher training when applicable. All staff are given a ticket to the annual WECAN conference in Spring Valley, NY each February, as well as paid accommodations for the weekend.To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Allison Reznik at allison@appleblossomschool.org.