What is Waldorf Education?

Class Teacher – Primary School

What is Waldorf Education?

Class Teacher – Primary School

What is Waldorf Education?

Class Teacher – Primary School

School Year 2026–27

The Role

At Forest House, the Class Teacher accompanies the same group of students through the primary school cycle from Class 1 to Class 6, fostering continuity in learning and a deep understanding of each child’s development.

The Class Teacher leads Main Lesson blocks and core subjects, supports the academic and social development of the class, and works closely with colleagues and parents to nurture a healthy class community.

Responsibilities include:

  • Planning and teaching Main Lesson blocks and core subjects within the Waldorf curriculum

  • Supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of each child

  • Preparing student reports and assessments

  • Building positive partnerships with families through parent communication and meetings

  • Participating in faculty meetings and school activities

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be fluent in English and demonstrate:

  • A commitment to Waldorf pedagogy and child development

  • A deep interest in working with children and supporting their holistic development

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and parents

  • The ability to work collaboratively within a small faculty

  • A willingness to grow with a developing school

  • Respect for local culture and the international context of Hong Kong

About Forest House Waldorf School

Forest House Waldorf School is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing inclusive education, welcoming families from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.

Founded in 2016, Forest House is the first Waldorf school in Hong Kong registered with the Education Bureau. It began by offering primary education and expanded into secondary education in 2023. The school currently serves students from Class 1 to Class 9 and continues to grow steadily. As a developing Waldorf school in Asia, Forest House offers teachers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Waldorf

education in Hong Kong and to work within a small and supportive school community.

We warmly invite trained and experienced Waldorf Class Teachers to join our faculty beginning August 2026 as our school continues to grow.

Qualifications Applicants should have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  • Waldorf teacher training, preferably in primary education

  • Experience as a Waldorf Class Teacher is highly desirable

  • Having completed a full Waldorf primary cycle will be considered an advantage Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026

Please send your letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae to Human

Resources at hr@foresthouse.edu.hk. For more information about our school, please visit at www.foresthouse.edu.hk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in online interviews with the school leadership. Further interviews may be conducted online or in person and candidates may be invited to visit the school for a final interview and/or demonstration lesson.