Class Teacher – Upper Primary School

Forest House Waldorf School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest House Waldorf School in Hong Kong is seeking a Class Teacher for Upper Primary (Classes 1-6). You will lead Main Lesson blocks and core subjects, guiding a single group of students through the primary cycle with a focus on holistic development.

You will collaborate with colleagues and parents to foster a supportive class community, assess student progress, and contribute to a developing, inclusive Waldorf environment in a small school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education.
• Waldorf teacher training, preferably in primary education.
• Experience as a Waldorf Class Teacher is highly desirable.
• Having completed a full Waldorf primary cycle will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Main Lesson blocks and core subjects.
• Support academic, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Prepare student reports and assessments.
• Collaborate with families through parent communication and meetings.
• Participate in faculty meetings and school activities.

Skills

Waldorf pedagogy

Child development understanding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Waldorf teacher training

Job description

Class Teacher – Upper Primary School

School Year 2026–27

The Role

At Forest House, the Class Teacher accompanies the same group of students through the primary school cycle from Class 1 to Class 6, fostering continuity in learning and a deep understanding of each child’s development.

The Class Teacher leads Main Lesson blocks and core subjects, supports the academic and social development of the class, and works closely with colleagues and parents to nurture a healthy class community.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and teaching Main Lesson blocks and core subjects within the Waldorf curriculum
• Supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of each child
• Preparing student reports and assessments
• Building positive partnerships with families through parent communication and meetings
• Participating in faculty meetings and school activities

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be fluent in English and demonstrate:

• A commitment to Waldorf pedagogy and child development
• A deep interest in working with children and supporting their holistic development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and parents
• The ability to work collaboratively within a small faculty
• A willingness to grow with a developing school
• Openness to receiving mentorship
• Respect for local culture and the international context of Hong Kong

About Forest House Waldorf School

Forest House Waldorf School is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing inclusive education, welcoming families from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.

Founded in 2016, Forest House is the first Waldorf school in Hong Kong registered with the Education Bureau. It began by offering primary education and expanded into secondary education in 2023. The school currently serves students from Class 1 to Class 9 and continues to grow steadily. As a developing Waldorf school in Asia, Forest House offers teachers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Waldorf education in Hong Kong and to work within a small and supportive school community.

We warmly invite trained and experienced Waldorf Class Teachers to join our faculty as our school continues to grow.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Waldorf teacher training, preferably in primary education
• Experience as a Waldorf Class Teacher is highly desirable
• Having completed a full Waldorf primary cycle will be considered an advantage

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026