About Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood is located in SW Portland, an area known for its natural beauty, abundance of outdoor recreational activities and thriving foodie culture. Portland has a robust Waldorf community, with six schools, a Waldorf high school, many home pre-schools, anthroposophical doctors, therapeutic eurythmists and the Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society.
Cedarwood is accredited by both AWSNA and NWAIS, and currently serves more than 260 students from early childhood through the eighth grade. Our students benefit from rich, diverse programming that includes Spanish, Japanese, eurythmy, music, practical arts, movement, Cyber Civics, and a middle-school math program. Additionally, we have an educational support team that provides assessment and individual and/or small group academic support for students. We have a strong, collaborative faculty that works hard to support one another and consciously represent Waldorf education to our school community and beyond.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes tuition remission, healthcare, and flex days.
About Portland
Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to the Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes. Cedarwood takes full advantage of Portland's proximity to Mount Hood, the Oregon Coast and the high mountain desert of Central Oregon through its experiential learning programs in each grade.
Portland is also home to a rich anthroposophical community that includes several Waldorf schools, anthroposophical doctors and a branch of the Anthroposophical Society. The city of Portland offers wonderful cultural opportunities, while nearby Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge capture the splendor of the natural world.
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher 2026-27
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Location: Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Employment Category: Regular, Hourly, Academic Year
General Description: The Early Childhood Afternoon Assistant Teacher position assists the lead teacher. Work for this position takes place when school is in session.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the lead teacher as directed
- Cleans up after morning snack
- Sets up rest time
- Monitors children during play time, rest time and extended day
- Helps to provide breaks for other assistants as needed
- Cleans and straightens the classroom at the end of the school day
- Restocks food items in classrooms
- Makes appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage
- Facilitates dismissal of students to caregivers
- Records and reports student incidents to lead teacher
- Documents time worked each day
- Respects the confidentiality and use of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other school operations
- Tracks student arrival times for extended day
- Greets students and transition them to the extended day program
Qualifications:
- Two years experience working with children in a group setting
- An understanding of Waldorf early childhood education is preferred
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
- Must pass a criminal history check
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
- Must complete compliance training for all Oregon Early Learning Division Licensed Program requirements
Wage $27/hour
Send resume and letter of interest to Human Resources Manager, Meghan Keener, at employment@cedarwoodschool.org.