Games​/Movement Teacher

Desert Marigold School is seeking an experienced Waldorf Games/Movement Teacher. The ideal candidate plans and implements physical education that integrates body awareness, spatial perception, and often Spacial Dynamics®.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

TERM: 2026/2027 School Year

LOCATION: Desert Marigold School, Phoenix AZ

SCHEDULE: T-F (7:45am-3:00pm)

COMPENSATION: $40,000 and up (depending on experience)

Games and Movement Teacher

The ideal candidate will have a background in physical education, fitness, or health and wellness training. Training in Spacial Dynamics® and a passion for Waldorf education are advantageous.

Builds students’ physical, social, and emotional development through:

• Rhythmic movement
• Cooperative play
• Developmentally-appropriate games

Building:

• Coordination
• Spatial Awareness
• Balance
• Confidence

Lessons are designed to complement the classroom curriculum based on age and ability and support the healthy development of the whole child. A love of outdoor teaching—in all weather conditions (except extreme heat classrooms will be used for class sessions). Taking a creative and flexible approach in order to engage both the young and teenage learners is essential.

• Design and implement a Games and Movement curriculum for grades 1–12 aligned with Waldorf educational principles
• Lead outdoor and indoor movement classes that encourage playfulness, coordination, rhythm, and cooperation
• Establish healthy daily and weekly rhythms that support students’ physical and emotional well‑being
• Collaborate with class teachers and colleagues to support the integration of movement and play across the curriculum
• Participate in faculty, realm meetings and school events as appropriate for full‑time faculty

• Bachelor’s degree required; background in Movement Education, Physical Education, or a related field preferred
• Experience teaching elementary and teenage children, ideally in a Waldorf or experiential learning setting
• Exemplary classroom management, discipline, and interpersonal communication skills
• Waldorf teacher training or Spatial Dynamics training, and understanding of child development preferred
• Enthusiasm for outdoor education and a love of play and movement with children.