Eurythmy Teacher | 2027-2028 School Year

River Valley Waldorf School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student tuition remission

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

River Valley Waldorf School in Upper Black Eddy, PA, seeks an enthusiastic Eurythmy Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role involves delivering developmentally appropriate eurythmy to students from Kindergarten through eighth grade and supporting class plays and related academic activities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and a Goetheanum eurythmy diploma, with a commitment to Waldorf education and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a recognized eurythmy diploma from the Goetheanum required.
• Strong interest in Waldorf education and commitment to ongoing education.
• Versatility, enthusiasm, punctuality and creativity to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging eurythmy instruction to K–8 students.
• Support class plays and other teaching duties.
• Support recess and daily duties.
• Participate in faculty meetings and festival life.
• Attend occasional parent evenings and open houses.

Skills

Eurythmy teaching

Student engagement

Collaboration with faculty

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Eurythmy diploma (Goetheanum)

Job description

Eurythmy Teacher | 2027-2028 School Year

Introduction

River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a Eurhythmy teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher to bring Eurhythmy to students in grades K-8. The position requires a high level of organization, a genuine love of teaching and learning, and the desire and facility to collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty work. The ideal candidate must also be willing to commit to the ongoing work of diversity, equity, and inclusion and have familiarity or interest in best practices of Waldorf education.

General Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Eurythmy Teacher to join our faculty. The Eurythmy Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate eurythmy instruction to students from Kindergarten through eighth grade as well as other teaching duties including supporting class plays, academic skills lessons, and support periods.

• Bring engaging Eurythmy and movement experiences to students
• Support for class plays
• Support recess and other daily duties
• Participation in faculty meetings and the school’s festival life
• Occasional evening events such as parent evenings and open houses

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and a recognized eurythmy diploma from the Performing Arts Section of the Goetheanum. They should have a strong interest in and appreciation for Waldorf education, along with a commitment to professional growth through ongoing education in Waldorf teaching. The role requires versatility, enthusiasm, punctuality, and creativity to engage and inspire students effectively.

This position is an 80% full-time position.

Salary ranges from $32,000 – $48,000 based on education and experience.

River Valley Waldorf School offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its faculty and staff. Benefits include competitive salaries, generous health insurance options, and student tuition remission. Employees also have access to professional development opportunities to deepen their understanding of Waldorf education and further their careers. Additionally, the school fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance, community engagement, and personal fulfillment, aligning with the holistic values at the heart of Waldorf education.

Start Date & Timeline

Start Date:July 1, 2025

Inservice Training:Begins two weeks before the start of the school year

Required Training

• CPR and First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light

About River Valley Waldorf School

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 caretaker-child program, mixed-age early childhood classes, and grades one through eight. The River Valley Waldorf 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).