First Grade Teacher (2026–27)

At Casa de las Estrellas, we understand the first grade year as a threshold moment in a child’s life—a time when learning begins to take shape through imagination, movement, and meaningful human connection.

We are seeking a teacher who can meet this moment with both pedagogical understanding and artistic sensitivity. The first grade teacher at Casa de las Estrellas is not only an instructor, but a guide—one who can bring the world to the child through story, rhythm, and beauty.

Our approach is rooted in Waldorf education, where academic content is woven together with the arts, nature, and the development of the whole human being. The teacher we seek will feel at home working in this way: teaching literacy through image and story, mathematics through movement and form, and cultivating a classroom environment that is both structured and alive.

We are looking for a teacher who brings:

  • Waldorf training (completed or in progress), or a genuine interest supported by further study

  • A degree in Primary Education or a related field

  • At least 3 years of experience working with young children

  • Experience integrating arts and creativity into the learning process

  • Fluency in Spanish and basic proficiency in English

This role calls for someone who can:

  • Hold a class with warmth and quiet authority

  • Build meaningful relationships with children and their families

  • Bring consistency and rhythm to the daily and seasonal life of the classroom

  • Work collaboratively within a faculty committed to ongoing study and growth

We are a growing, evolving school in Nosara, Costa Rica, rooted in community and guided by a shared commitment to the healthy development of each child. Living and working here invites both adaptability and a deep appreciation for place.

We welcome teachers who are inspired to contribute to a school culture that values creativity, responsibility, collaboration, and care.

If this work speaks to you, we invite you to learn more and reach out.

Compensation & Professional Development

  • This is a full-time position with a permanent contract.

  • Compensation is based on experience and follows the current salary structure.

  • Weekly mentoring and professional development during the initial stages.

  • Salary bonuses of up to 30% based on academic qualifications, Waldorf training, and seniority.

  • Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Workplace Environment & Community

  • Logistical (non-financial) support in housing search.

  • Meals are provided during the school day (morning snack and lunch).

  • A collaborative, committed, and continuously learning faculty community.

  • Time and space for inner, artistic, and physical work.

Employment Benefits

  • Tuition waiver for children of staff (only food and materials are paid).

  • Permanent contracts (no annual termination or settlements).

Social Security & Institutional Support

  • Affiliation with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).

  • Contributions to JUPEMA (National Teachers’ Pension Fund).

  • Life and workplace risk insurance through INS.

  • Paid vacation in accordance with Costa Rican labor law.

  • Year-end bonus (Aguinaldo) and other legal benefits.

  • Institutional support for continuing education and teacher training.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following documents to:
📧 empleo@casadelasestrellas.org 

  • Letter of interest (including a brief biography)

  • Curriculum Vitae (including contact information for three references)

We look forward to receiving your application!