We are happy to announce the return of our popular Waldorf EC teacher assistants course, The Creative Work of Becoming a Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant beginning September 26, 2026!
The Creative Work of Becoming a Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant
September 26, October 10 and 24, 2026
In-Person Saturday Classes at BACWTT | 9am-4pm
Develop your understanding of the artistry and sensitivity needed to build a warm, safe, and enlivening space for the young children in your care. Join us this fall to step into the world of Waldorf Early Childhood education.
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 programs.
This is an introductory course, not a replacement for a certified Waldorf teacher training.
For more information, please contact:
tiffany@bacwtt.org | (415) 479-4400 | www.bacwtt.org
Schedule
(Subject to change.)
Saturday, September 26th
9:00am
10:00
11:00
11:30
1:30pm
2:30
Introduction to the Course
Finger Games and Pocket Games
Snack (provided)
Care of the Classroom with Dagmar Eisele
Lunch (not provided)
Busy Hands in the Classroom with Dagmar Eisele
Diane David
Diane David
Dagmar Eisele
Dagmar Eisele
Saturday, October 10th
9:00am
11:00
11:30
1:30pm
2:30pm
Introduction to Child Development
Snack (provided)
The Four Foundational Senses
Lunch (not provided)
Meeting Our Many and Varied Children
Kate Hammond
Anna Rainville
Anna Rainville
Saturday, October 24th
9:00am
11:00
11:30
1:30pm
2:30
Let’s Celebrate Festivals
Snack (provided)
The Higher Calling of Being an Assistant
Lunch (not provided)
Meeting Our Many and Varied Children
Diane David
Bronwen David
TBD
Friday, Saturday November 6th & 7th
Northern California and Nevada Regional Conference for Waldorf Early Childhood Teachers at Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael, CA
Separate fee and registration required. Please use this link to learn more. Save the Date!
