Preschool Room Assistant (Thu-Fri)
Fixed-Term Part-Time position
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner Preschool
Here there is time …
to play, laugh, sing, dance and climb.
Glenaeon is an independent Steiner school offering a holistic curriculum from Pre-School to Year 12 that meets and enriches the NSW syllabus requirements.
Our educational philosophy and practices were developed by and evolves out of the work of Rudolf Steiner. Our approach to learning encourages expansive thinking, development of the living spirit and profound connection to the wisdom of the past, realities for the present and possibilities of future.
As the first Steiner School in Australia, Glenaeon has a fine heritage of pioneering work in innovative education dating back to our origins in 1957. We now educate up to 500 students from Preschool to Year 12 across three campuses at Castlecrag, Middle Cove and Willoughby on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
We are currently seeking a fixed-term, part-time Preschool Room Assistant for 2 days per week. Working hours will be from 10am – 5pm, Thursday and Friday. Commencing as soon as possible and ending 4 December 2026.
The role of the Preschool Room Assistant is to assist in the provision of quality care for each child, providing an environment where the imagination of the child is enhanced and the development of the creative, social and physical skills is fostered, following the indications from Rudolf Steiner for early childhood education.
To be considered for this role, you must be enrolled, or qualified in a Certificate III or Diploma in Childcare/Early Childhood Education and Care. You must also have a willingness to attend Steiner Education training. Previous experience working in a Steiner Preschool or School is highly advantageous.
Our ideal candidate will have a deep enthusiasm for working with children, an understanding of childhood development as indicated by Steiner education foundations and curriculum, be a team player, innovative, strong written and verbal communicator and self-reflective.
Salary for this role is classified as Preschool Childcare Services employee Level 1 or 2 in accordance with experience and qualifications under the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025. The successful candidate must also provide a Working with Children Clearance prior to commencing and evidence of permission to work in Australia. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
To enquire or apply for this position, please complete our Employment Application Form and attach a cover letter & resume. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or call 9932 2300. Applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.
Glenaeon is proudly a child-safe organisation.
