Garden Gate Teacher

River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a passionate individual to lead the Garden Gate: Caregiver and Child Class program beginning summer 2026. The Garden Gate teacher leads classes with small groups of caregivers and young children. The teacher fosters a nurturing environment in class where teachers and caregivers cooperate in purposeful activity which inspires the children in their play. Children may help or play independently as they begin learning how to be an individual within a group. Teachers model behavior, bring beautiful age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and stories to aid parents in creating a healthy and harmonious rhythm for their child’s day.

The weekly program takes place 2-3 days/week and includes adult crafts and child development discussions. It is the intent of all our Garden Gate offerings to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for the parents and caregivers as well as the children. Garden Gate is not just for ‘mommies.’ Daddies, grandparents, step-parents and nannies or other caregivers are welcome to bring the children. The teacher also leads two parent evenings per session and provides study materials to assist parents in deepening their understanding of the young child. Garden Gate Teacher responsibilities may also extend to outreach activities at local venues.

• A Waldorf teacher training certificate or current enrollment in a Waldorf teacher training program is strongly preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and parents
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in Waldorf pedagogy and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is a part-time position with compensation based on education and experience. Background clearances, physical examination, and TB test will be required.

7/1/2026

Required training obtained during employment may include:

• CPR and First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light
• Racial Equity: Anti-bias Training

The 7-acres of River Valley Waldorf School sits on forested hills that overlook the Delaware River on unceded Lenni-Lenape land. We are so grateful for the First Nations people’s reverent caretaking of the land we now call Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. Upper Black Eddy is located in Bucks County and only 40-60 minutes from major metropolitan areas. Our programs include a caregiver-child program, mixed-age early childhood classes, and grades one through eight. The River Valley community strives to be supportive, and welcoming, and the school has recently deepened its commitment to diversity and equity initiatives. The school is a full member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and is accredited by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS).

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé, and a short biographical sketch to either:

email: info@rivervalleyschool.org

mail: River Valley Waldorf School

            1395 Bridgeton Hill Road

            Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972