Job Description

Join the vibrant and dedicated faculty at Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor as our Movement Teacher for the 2025–26 school year. We’re seeking an enthusiastic physical education teacher to lead a dynamic developmental movement and games program for students in grades 1–12. This role offers flexibility and can be shaped to fit a full-time position or a part-time role focused on either the Lower School or High School. 

As a Waldorf school, movement is at the heart of our curriculum; we know how physical education supports academic, social, and personal growth. Games and movement integrate children’s motor skills, develop hand-eye coordination, and are an important way for children to engage in healthy social conflict and comradery with peers. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Teach biweekly movement classes to students in grades 1-8 and weekly classes to High School students. 
• Organize and facilitate occasional non-competitive Sports Clubs for students in Grades 4-8.
• Collaborate with faculty to foster students’ developmental growth through structured movement, cooperative activities, and purposeful play
• Foster a positive and inclusive class environment that supports student growth and joy of movement. 

We ensure our teachers receive support from our dedicated administrative team. Our school bolsters students, teachers, and administrators with a robust curriculum, thoughtfully designed schedules, vibrant festivals, and a culture of collaboration. Offering Spanish and German for grades 1-12, alongside choral and instrumental music programs and robust fine and practical arts, our movement programs enrich our comprehensive educational offerings. Our community embraces global traditions, celebrating festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, Day of the Dead, Lunar New Year, and Eid, reflecting our commitment to cultural inclusivity. Faculty members engage in weekly meetings to explore diverse topics, fostering collaborative discussions on pedagogical practices. Our school is looking for a teacher who values authentic relationships, innovation, and a commitment to Diversity, Community & Belonging work. We have an engaged and active faculty and recently worked with Alma Partners to continue to develop our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Waldorf Education  

Waldorf education was created to offer a multi-sensory and holistic approach to education that strives to acknowledge the gifts and reduce the struggles of every individual. Our pedagogy works to meet the developmental needs of children as it supports children’s academic, social, and emotional health through critical thinking, creativity, arts, and movement. We work with the principle that children need less memorization and testing, and instead, more connections and hands-on learning inspired by the truth, beauty, and wisdom of our world. Waldorf education was also founded on the principle that faculty should play an active role in governance and decision-making. To find out more about this unique approach, visit the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America:  

Our School  

The Lower School Campus (Early Childhood – 8th grade) is on 13 wooded and grassy acres and currently enrolls nearly 240 students. The campus is set in a suburban neighborhood, close to the river and is home to our school soccer field and indoor gym where classes and Sports Clubs take place. Our High School campus is a short drive away, located a few minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus and hospital. The high school hosts our full-court gymnasium for athletic practices and games. Learn more about our school at

Outside of our campus, the extended Ann Arbor area offers the richness and diversity of a university town with a small-town feel. Our school is close to the Anthroposophical Society, a biodynamic farm, and an Anthroposophical Health center. Ann Arbor has many events, festivals, art, music, dance and social activities throughout the year and is rich in natural landscapes, providing many scenic parks along the river and nearby lakes. We are a forty-minute drive from the culture of Detroit, which offers the richness of an urban center, museums, and cultural connections. Michigan’s watersheds and the Great Lakes offer wonderful places to visit and vacation. To see more about Ann Arbor, visit: Michigan's Guide to Ann Arbor  

Compensation

We offer an equitable salary structure, with a range from $42,000-55,000 based on experience and qualifications. Our full-time benefits package includes health insurance, base and matching 403b contributions, life/disability insurance and significant tuition remission for children. For candidates moving to Ann Arbor, we offer some relocation support for those moving from out of town.   

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, or a related field (required) 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching elementary, middle, and/or high school students. 

Skills & Experience:  

• Ability to design and implement engaging, inclusive Movement classes for a wide age range 
• Ability to work with students across grades 1-12. 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills. 
• Understanding of physical development stages across childhood and adolescence 
• Commitment to promoting a joy for movement with inclusivity and developmental stages.

Additional Desired Qualities:  

• Michigan Teaching Certification 
• Waldorf Movement teacher training such as Spatial Dynamics

We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive community and encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.   

Interested applicants should submit a resume, 3 references and a short biographical sketch or cover letter to Heather Banet at hbanet@steinerschool.org 

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