Potomac Crescent
Waldorf School
Employment Opportunities for
2026-2027
Thank you for your interest in employment at Potomac Crescent Waldorf School. We look forward to receiving your application! Please use the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application for any of our open positions, including a substitute teacher.
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If you are an experienced Waldorf teacher or have Waldorf teacher training and you don't see a relevant open position listed below, we invite you to contact our personnel committee at personnel@potomacwaldorf.org or submit a general application for future positions.
Music and Chorus Teacher for First – Fifth Grades 1-5
(Part-Time)
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School seeks a part-time music and chorus teacher to join our dedicated faculty and vibrant community at our newly renovated school in historic Old Town Alexandria. This is an exempt salaried position with paid leave. Please inquire about a spring 2026 or a fall 2026 start date.
The music and chorus teacher is responsible for supporting the musical development of first-fifth grade students in alignment with Waldorf education principles. They will plan and teach a 40-minute weekly music class for each of the five grades classes and a 40-minute weekly combined chorus class for fourth and fifth graders, for a total of six classes each week. Through engaging lessons, collaboration with class teachers, and participation in some school festivals, the music and chorus teacher will help create a rich environment for music enjoyment, appreciation, and connection at our school that can enhance the overall curriculum.
Responsibilities Include:
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate music lessons for first-fifth grades that align with Waldorf education principles
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Through positive music experiences, such as musical games, movement, and other activities, nurture student enjoyment and appreciation of music.
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In an experiential and developmentally-appropriate way, incorporate a variety of musical concepts, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and some music theory
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Within the curriculum guidelines, teach children to play the pentatonic flute and the diatonic flute
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Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation
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Create an overall teaching plan for the year, keeping in mind seasonal progression and incorporating some school-celebrated festivals
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Keep records of student progress to help contribute to parent-teacher conferences and to help with end-of-year report-writing
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Write narrative end-of-year reports for each student
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Maintain appropriate professional development through self-study
The ideal candidate will be a trained music teacher who has an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy or a commitment to learning about it, a love of teaching, excellent classroom management skills, and strong communication and collaboration skills. We value previous Waldorf teaching experience.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field (preferred).
- Experience teaching music to children, preferably in a Waldorf or similar educational setting.
- Basic piano and recorder skills​
Lead Teacher for Preschool and Partial Forest Day Program
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School is seeking a preschool lead teacher to join our dedicated faculty and vibrant community at our newly renovated school in historic Old Town Alexandria. The preschool lead teacher leads a class of three- to young four-year-old children, including Thursday and Friday outdoor forest days. Core program hours are 8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and include some time in the afternoons for class preparation, faculty collaboration and parent work. Lead teachers arrive early enough to prepare for the day, but at least by 8:00 a.m.
The lead preschool teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a curriculum that incorporates the year’s seasonal progression, nurtures healthy child development throughout the early childhood years, and provides a strong foundation for kindergarten and first grade. This includes a progression of complexity and ability related to healthy movement and circles, social and emotional development, and imaginative play. The lead teacher will meet with the assistant teacher at least weekly for planning and review to ensure a meaningful classroom role for the assistant. Collaborative work with the assistant teacher is essential for a healthy class environment. They also work closely with class parents through regular communication, class updates, class meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
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The ideal candidate will have strong social and communication skills, a love for children and teaching, and the ability to be active indoors and outdoors with the children in all safe weather conditions. We are seeking candidates who have completed a Waldorf early childhood teacher training program recognized by WECAN and have early childhood teaching experience. We will also consider candidates who are enrolled in a Waldorf early childhood teacher training program recognized by WECAN or have Waldorf early childhood teaching experience and are receptive to training and mentoring. A commitment to our principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and a willingness to participate in ongoing work related to this is essential.
Assistant Teacher for Mixed-Age Kindergarten and Partial Forest Day Program
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School is seeking an assistant teacher to work in our mixed-age kindergarten and afternoon program Monday-Friday, including Thursday and Friday outdoor forest days. Monday-Wednesday hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Thursday-Friday hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
The ideal candidate will have a warm and gentle classroom presence, the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers, and the ability to work outdoors in all safe weather conditions. We are seeking candidates who have familiarity with or an interest in Waldorf early childhood education, an openness to guidance about how Waldorf pedagogy supports our curriculum, and a willingness to deepen their understanding and practice.
PCWS offers a collaborative work environment with dedicated faculty and a benefits package that includes recognition of Waldorf training and experience, child tuition discounts and health insurance options. This is an exempt, salaried position with paid leave and includes some additional meeting times, as well as teacher collaboration on programming, the well-being of students, and support of school festivals and events. A commitment to our principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is essential.
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Assistant Teacher for Preschool and Partial Forest Day Program
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School is seeking a preschool assistant teacher to work with a lead teacher in a class of three- to four-year-old children. The class meets Monday through Friday during the school year from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and includes outdoor forest day programming on Thursdays and Fridays. Student arrivals begin at 8:15 a.m., and the assistant teacher should arrive early enough for snack preparation, but at least by 8:00 a.m., and typically needs a half hour after class to help with clean-up and transitioning children to the afternoon program.
The ideal candidate will have a warm and gentle classroom presence, the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers, and the ability to work outdoors in all safe weather conditions. We are seeking candidates who have familiarity with or an interest in Waldorf early childhood education, an openness to guidance about how Waldorf pedagogy supports our curriculum, and a willingness to deepen their understanding and practice.
PCWS offers a collaborative work environment with dedicated faculty and a benefits package that includes recognition of Waldorf training and experience, child tuition discounts and health insurance options. This is an exempt, salaried position with paid leave and includes some additional meeting times, as well as teacher collaboration on programming, the well-being of students, and support of school festivals and events. A commitment to our principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is essential.
Substitute Teachers
We welcome applications for qualified substitute teachers for our Early Childhood and Grades programs. Applicants should enjoy working with children and express an interest in Waldorf education. Substitute teachers play a valuable role in the life of the school and help us provide continuity of education and care to our students. Please use the "Apply Now" button above to submit your application. Additional questions can be addressed to our personnel committee at personnel@potomacwaldorf.org.
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status in any employment decision. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors. If you would like further information about PCWS' commitment to providing equal opportunities for all job applicants, contact our Equal Opportunity Coordinator at eoc@potomacwaldorf.org.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Potomac Crescent Waldorf School values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.