The Rudolf Steiner School
15 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075

For the 2010-11 School Year we are seeking candidates for the following position:

Full-Time Early Childhood Assistant

The Position: Our Early Childhood Assistant Teachers are a strong and integrated part of our Faculty and Staff here at the Rudolf Steiner School. In the kindergartens and the nurseries the Assistant Teachers carry the craft curriculum and the food preparation in collaboration with the Lead Teachers. In the afternoons, the Assistant Teachers hold and guide the afternoon program in the kindergartens. Assistant Teachers attend weekly full Faculty and Area Meetings, Assistant Teacher Meetings and Classroom Meetings. The ideal candidate for this position would have Waldorf training and experience with children, ages 3-6 years.

Area: The Rudolf Steiner School, the first Waldorf School in North America, is located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side near many world-class museums and other cultural destinations. The Lower School is housed in a historic mansion on East 79th Street, and the Upper School, newly renovated, is one block away on East 78th Street. The School is half a block from Central Park where many of our festivals are held and where the children play every day. There is easy access to public transportation.

School and Community: Our school is a Nursery-12th Grade school. We also have a Parent-Child Program for two and three-year-olds and their parents. The two Nursery classes meet 5 days a week from 8:30-12:00 and the two Kindergarten classes meet 5 days a week with options for half or full day. We are a full member school of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America), NYSAIS (New York State Association of Independent Schools) and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools). We have a strong Parent Council and an involved and supportive parent body. Several members of our Faculty/Staff and parent body attended Waldorf Schools during childhood.

Compensation: The salary for Assistant Teachers starts at $34,670. We offer a 401K program, life insurance, medical benefits, free Metro-Cards and free organic lunches when school is in session. Faculty development is generously supported and tuition remission is currently available for faculty children.

Contact: Please submit your cover letter, biography, three letters of reference and resume to Nadja Carneol, Early Childhood Administrative Director, by mail, fax: (212) 744-4497, or Email