2026–27 Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Job Title: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Department: Student Support
Reports to: Kindergarten Teacher
Gathering Waters opened its doors in 2021 as a K-12 chartered public school guided by the core principles of Waldorf education. The mission of Gathering Waters is to offer students an education that enables them to discover their interests and capabilities; explore the surrounding world; and cultivate a lifelong love of learning, a sense of community responsibility and an understanding of environmental sustainability.
Specific Responsibilities
Working closely with the Kindergarten teacher to unfold the day for the students
Responsible for supporting the classroom preparation and cleaning
Assist the Kindergarten teacher in classroom management
Hold the class when the Kindergarten teacher needs to step away
Help children put away rest things, oversee bathroom time and snack time
Transition the children to outside play and dismissal
Participate in weekly or every other week meeting with the Kindergarten teacher during working hours
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred
Experience
Experience working in an early childhood classroom a must
Previous experience in a Waldorf school preferred
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.
CPR/First aid training certificate or willingness to complete
Work Location
In person
Gathering Waters Lower School campus
Compensation
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $27,000
Benefits:
Salaried Position
Paid time off
Health benefits
Schedule:
School hours
School functions
Application Process
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
hiring-team@gatheringwaterscharter.org
Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is an initiative member of the Alliance of Waldorf Public Education and is committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for all students.
Our region is uniquely situated to support a Waldorf-inspired charter with a wealth of knowledge and resources that are already established here, including two Waldorf teacher training programs, Antioch University-New England and The Center for Anthroposophy. Families move to the Keene area from all over the country because of the presence of organizations inspired by the philosophy that stands behind Waldorf education, including Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, Spring Hill Children’s Center, Camp Glen Brook, Kroka Expeditions, and Badger Corporation. Southwestern New Hampshire is home to a well-established community that is ready and eager to support a Waldorf-inspired chartered public school and with whom we welcome the opportunity to partner.
EEOC STATEMENT
Gathering Waters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.