Assistant Lead Teacher for Combined Preschool and Kindergarten Program Rock Rose Village School

Rock Rose Village School is seeking a warm, dedicated Assistant Lead Teacher to join our early childhood Waldorf/LifeWays-inspired program. This is a full-time position for someone ready to step beyond a traditional assistant role and grow into meaningful leadership within our school and pedagogy.

Rock Rose is a small, nurturing Waldorf/LifeWays-inspired early childhood center located in the friendly village of Fallbrook, Southern California. Our region is rich in Waldorf community life, biodynamic farms, and anthroposophical study groups, and is in close proximity to the Waldorf Institute of Southern California (WISC).

Our program is inspired in part by Helle Heckmann’s Nøkken approach and integrates aspects of R.I.E. and LifeWays. We currently offer a parent-baby, parent-child, and a combined preschool kindergarten that takes place largely outdoors.

Responsibilities include:

• Co-leading a mixed-age early childhood classroom
• Creating a warm, consistent daily rhythm
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Collaborating closely with a co-teacher and faculty
• Participating in festivals, school events, and community life
• Assisting with and/or leading summer camp programs

Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 ECE units required
• Waldorf training or experience preferred but not required
• A genuine interest in Waldorf education and child development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Dependable, organized, and joyful in working with young children

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative faculty environment
• Mentorship and opportunities for Waldorf training
• A beautiful, play-based learning environment
• Competitive salary (based on experience) and benefits to include 401k, health benefits, and life insurance

Required Qualifications

• Deep respect for and enjoyment of working with young children
• Experience with children ages 2–6
• Minimum 12 ECE units
• (or 6 units with current enrollment), including: Child Growth & Development, Family/Community, and Programs/Curriculum
• Ability to offer a calm, steady presence with clear and kind boundaries
• Strong communication skills and openness to mentorship and growth
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage in active, hands-on work (sitting on the ground, moving, etc.)
• Completion of California background checks and health clearances
• CPR & First Aid (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Reliable, responsible, and strong work ethic
• If new to Waldorf, a commitment to pursuing Waldorf Early Childhood training

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative, and mentorship-based environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and increasing leadership
• A beautiful, nature-based, play-centered program
• Strong connection to the local Waldorf community

Compensation

This is a full-time, hourly position for the school year.

$28 – $33 per hour (DOE) , based on experience and training.

Opportunities for additional hours are available through summer camp programs.

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and at least three references to:

View email address on jobs.waldorftoday.com

We look forward to hearing from you.