Movement and/or Eurythmy Teacher

Casa de las Estrellas is seeking a Movement and/or Eurythmy Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong sense of presence, artistic skill, and a clear commitment to guiding students in their physical, spatial, and inner development through intentional movement.

This role plays a key part in supporting the physical, emotional, and social growth of our students by offering developmentally appropriate movement experiences rooted in Waldorf pedagogy.

About the Role

  • The Movement and/or Eurythmy Teacher will lead rhythmic, artistic, and developmentally appropriate lessons for students from Early Childhood through 6th Grade. This role includes approximately 10–12 classes per week, supporting a range of ages with lessons that meet students where they are in their physical, emotional, and social development.

  • Through expressive movement, the teacher nurtures self-awareness, coordination, group integration, and inner vitality—core elements of Waldorf education.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

  • Lives movement as a pathway to deep connection with self and others

  • Approaches teaching through attentive observation of each child’s developmental stage

  • Brings rhythm, beauty, and artistry into the classroom experience

  • Is committed to ongoing inner work and reflective practice

  • Communicates with clarity and warmth, and collaborates with care

  • Finds joy in co-creation, play, and exploring the deeper meaning of embodiment

Core Responsibilities

  • Design and lead Movement and Eurythmy classes grounded in Waldorf pedagogy for early childhood through sixth grade

  • Create a physically safe, aesthetically intentional, and emotionally supportive classroom environment

  • Foster expression, presence, and group cohesion through developmentally appropriate movement

  • Actively participate in school festivals, celebrations, and community events

  • Observe, document, and assess individual and group learning processes

  • Engage in faculty meetings, trainings, study groups, and ongoing professional development

Compensation & Professional Development

  • This is an hourly position, as is standard for specialty subject teachers

  • Compensation is commensurate with experience and based on our current salary structure

  • Weekly mentoring and professional development opportunities

  • Ongoing professional development to support personal and career growth

  • Salary recognition of up to 30% based on academic degrees, Waldorf training, and seniority

Workplace Environment & Community

  • Assistance in finding housing (nonfinancial, logistical support)

  • Participation in a supportive faculty community

  • Meals provided during school hours (morning snack and lunch)

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

Employment Benefits

  • Full tuition remission for children of staff (only food and materials are paid)

  • Permanent contracts (no annual termination or liquidation required)

Social Security & Institutional Support

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

  • Contributions to JUPEMA (National Teachers' Pension Fund)

  • Life insurance through INS

  • Workplace risk insurance through INS

  • Paid vacation in accordance with Costa Rican labor law

  • Institutional support for continued education and training

How to Apply

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

  • Letter of Interest

  • Short Biography

  • Resume or CV

  • Three References

We look forward to receiving your application!