Waldorf Handwork Teacher (Grades 1–8) — Fiber Arts

Tahoe Truckee Waldorf-Inspired; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Tuition remission

Hourly wage $25–$50 DOE

Job summary

Wild River School in Truckee, California, seeks a skilled Handwork Teacher to guide grades 1–8 through knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and sewing on our 40-acre forest campus. You will teach a developmentally appropriate progression and collaborate with class teachers to connect handwork to the broader curriculum.

This position reports to the Head of School and runs about 14 hours per week, with a focus on nurtured skill, independence, and a living relationship to materials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated handwork across grades 1–8 at a teaching level.
• Genuine interest in Waldorf education and its child development philosophy.
• Experience with children in educational or craft settings.
• Ability to collaborate within a faculty community.
• Strong communication with children, colleagues, and families.

Responsibilities

• Instruct a developmental progression of fiber arts and needle crafts across grades.
• Plan lessons, choose projects, and teach developmentally appropriate classes.
• Collaborate with class teachers to connect handwork to the broader curriculum.
• Prepare and maintain materials and a tidy handwork space.
• Attend faculty meetings and school events; participate in student displays.

Skills

Handwork skills

Knitting

Crocheting

Sewing

Weaving

Waldorf education

Education

Waldorf teacher training

Job description

Wild River School in Truckee, California, seeks a skilled Handwork Teacher to guide grades 1–8 through knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and sewing on our 40-acre forest campus. You will teach a developmentally appropriate progression and collaborate with class teachers to connect handwork to the broader curriculum.

This position reports to the Head of School and runs about 14 hours per week, with a focus on nurtured skill, independence, and a living relationship to materials.