Movement & Eurythmy Teacher

Compensation: $15,000 Base Salary + $2,000 HSA

Commitment: min. 15 Hours/Week* (Growth Potential)

It takes a special kind of educator to see a blank canvas and recognize it as a masterpiece in progress. Since Rooted Meadows School is a pioneering presence in our Eastern Idaho region, we aren’t just looking for a teacher; we are looking for a founding pillar. As a founding teacher at Rooted Meadows, you won’t just follow a curriculum—you will breathe life into a new Waldorf movement.

We are seeking a Movement & Eurythmy Instructor to be the guardian of our students' physical and emotional grounding. You will provide the essential of our school day, guiding students through the harmony of Eurythmy, the strength of Waldorf movement games, and the stillness of yoga.

This position is a unique blend of therapeutic insight and joyful play. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Rhythmic Instruction: Leading alternating block units of Waldorf movement games, Eurythmy, and yoga/meditation for grades 1–8.
• Athletic Mentorship: Preparing students for regional Waldorf movement meets, fostering sportsmanship and physical confidence.
• Neurological Stewardship: Utilizing understanding of Polyvagal Theory and Reflex Integration and Child Physical Development to support the healthy growth of small and large motor skills.
• Curriculum Architecture: Creating a grade-by-grade curriculum plan and rubric to track the physical and emotional growth of our students.
• Festival Life: Collaborating with the faculty to weave movement and performance into our seasonal community festivals.

* there will be periods of increased hours such as festivals, parent teacher conferences, initial setup and curriculum planning, training etc.

• The Grounded Guide: You understand that movement is a tool for regulation and leads to much more content and joy in life. You help students find their center through both high-energy games and quiet reflection.
• The Lifelong Learner: You may not be an expert in every discipline yet (Eurythmy, Yoga, Waldorf Games), but you possess the curiosity, energy, and passion to learn and grow. We are committed to supporting your training in areas where you seek to expand your expertise.
• A Community Builder: You are enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge with the parents and community about the importance of the health of our children mentally, emotionally and physically and sharing ways they can support children at home.
• An Operational Artist: You use creative out-of-the-box thinking and simple technology systems to automate and organize your curriculum and assessments and everyday administrative tasks

• Founding Impact: You will have a direct seat at the table in creating a new kind of a school that is designed to make Waldorf education more accessible and affordable for families changing the lives of many more children.
• Balanced
  
  Schedule:
  
  A 15-hour work week designed to respect your prep time and personal well-being. This schedule also opens so many possibilities of entrepreneurial endeavors, time for personal interests and hobbies, more focus and time with family.
• Life Style: Eastern Idaho is full of natural beauty and recreational resources, quaint towns full of charm, strong economies and future growth, and lower average cost of living expenses in the USA.
• Community Core: You aren't just an employee; you are a founding pillar of a mission-driven community.

Vision: At the Rooted Meadows School, we envision our Waldorf community will be a stabilizing force of goodness and creativity as they love life and learning, feel compassionately, and act purposefully in their stewardship for their families and the world.

Mission: By embracing the body, mind and soul of each human, grounding in core virtues of character and Steiner's principles applicable to childhood education, we can provide a rich environment that enables children and the community to be a force of connection between humanity, the earth, and themselves.

www.rootedmeadowsschool.org

Candidates should possess the following:

• Certific…