The Creative Work of Becoming a Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant

The Creative Work of Becoming a Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant

September 27, October 11 & 25, 2025

Saturday classes, 9am-4pm, in person at BACWTT

Join our course this fall to develop your understanding of the artistry and sensitivity needed to build a warm, safe, and enlivening space for the young children in your care.

Early Childhood assistants must develop the skills to work collegially with their lead teacher to impart beauty and order, provide wholesome rhythms, delight the child with rich storytelling, and create a lively classroom filled with the mood of work and play. The assistant plays a very important role working with the lead teacher in guiding the young child on a path of rightful development.

Coursework will include general introductions to the following topics:

· What does it mean to be an assistant?

· Introduction to child development

· Care of the classroom

· Singing through the morning

· What are the four foundational senses and why are they so important?

· The higher calling of being an assistant

· Why do we celebrate in the Nursery and Kindergarten?

· Discussing our busy hands

The Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training supports Early Childhood education by helping assistants acquire the skills and enthusiasm that are vitally important to healthy, thriving Early Childhood programs.

This is an introductory course, not a replacement for a certified Waldorf teacher training. 

Schedule for Assistant’s Course 2025

Saturday, September 27

9:00am - Introduction to the Course, Diane David

10:00 - Finger Games and Pocket Games, Diane David

11:00 - Snack (provided)

11:30 - Care of the Classroom, Dagmar Eisele

1:30pm - Lunch (not provided)

2:30 - Busy Hands in the Classroom, Dagmar Eisele

Saturday, October 11

9:00am - Introduction to Child Development, Kate Hammond

11:00 - Snack (provided)

11:30 - The Four Foundational Senses, Anna Rainville

1:30pm - Lunch (not provided)

2:30 - Movement and Circle Games, Anna Rainville

Saturday, October 25

9:00am - Let’s Celebrate Festivals, Diane David

11:00 - Snack (provided)

11:30 - The Higher Calling of Being an Assistant, Bronwen David

1:30pm - Lunch (not provided)

2:30 - Meeting our Many and Varied Children, TBD

For more information, please contact:
tiffany@bacwtt.org | (415) 479-4400 | www.bacwtt.org