Eurythmy Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

COMPENSATION: $65,559-$113,636 Annually; depending upon experience

 The Brooklyn Waldorf School is seeking a warm and enthusiastic experienced Eurythmy Teacher to join their faculty for during the 2026/27 school year. This role involves providing  blocks of eurythmy instruction across multiple levels, from early childhood through grade eight. The ideal candidate will have a Eurythmy Training Certification, a bachelor's degree (preferred), demonstrated success teaching eurythmy to different age groups, and a commitment to Waldorf principles and philosophy. The school offers a collaborative and innovative environment with dedicated eurythmy spaces and a strong commitment to Waldorf pedagogy. 

Curriculum Development and Instruction 

• Develop and implement comprehensive eurythmy lesson plans that align with the Waldorf curriculum and the specific needs of each grade level.  

• Create dynamic and engaging movement activities that bring academic content to life, cultivate artistic sensitivity, and enhance students' physical and inner development.  

• Oversee student snack, recess, and/or lunch periods as needed for FT equivalency. 

• Evaluate progress of students and prepare student reports to discuss with parents and faculty. 

Classroom Management and Learning Environment  

• Establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and organized learning environment conducive to movement and artistic exploration.  

• Employ effective classroom management techniques that encourage student focus, respect, and participation.  

Bringing Engaging Eurythmy and Movement Experiences  

• Design and deliver creative and inspiring eurythmy lessons that capture students' imaginations and foster a love of movement.  

• Incorporate a variety of eurythmy forms, gestures, and spatial dynamics to enhance their understanding of language, music, and other subjects.  

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, or skills. 

• Eurythmy Training Certification 

• Demonstrated success teaching eurythmy to a range of elementary and/or middle school students. 

• Openness to the school’s special character 

• Ability to work successfully and positively with children 

• Knowledge of classroom management techniques such as Responsive Classroom preferred 

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including during mandatory weekly faculty meetings 

• Participate in schoolwide events, such as Winter Fair and Open Houses, as well as Professional Development Days 

• Sense of humour; patience and flexibility 

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time and significant lengths 

• Sit for extended periods of time, both in chairs and on the floor  

• Use a computer for report-writing, email communication, and simple record-keeping 

• Squat, stoop and/or bend over 

• Escort students up and down staircases 

*This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.  

Benefits

• Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement 

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt 

• Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable) 

• Opportunities for professional development 

• Reduced tuition for dependents 

• Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences