Movement Teacher & Athletic Director (2026-2027) at The Denver Waldorf School Association

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Movement Education, Athletic Program Coordination, Whole-Child Development, Curriculum Planning, Skill Development, Team Sports Instruction, Group Management, Student Reporting, Interscholastic Athletics, CHSAA Compliance, Schedule Coordination, Eligibility Management, Coach Management, Facility Oversight, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Description

Description The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a full-time Movement Teacher and Athletic Director beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. This position combines teaching movement classes with leadership and coordination of the school’s middle and high school athletic programs. This role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about movement education, youth athletics, and whole-child development, and who enjoys working in a collaborative school environment rooted in Waldorf education. The school is also open to hiring these roles separately as part-time positions; however, candidates interested in fulfilling both roles in a full-time capacity are strongly encouraged to apply here. Position Overview This full-time role combines two complementary areas of school life: Essential Functions The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Movement Teacher: Plan and lead developmentally appropriate movement and physical education classes for middle and high school students. Design lessons that include warm-ups, skill development, cooperative games, and team-based activities. Teach a variety of activities such as cooperative games, team sports, Spaceball, and introductory circus or movement skills. Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that supports teamwork and student confidence. Provide clear instruction and maintain strong group management in an active classroom setting. Observe student development and provide written student reports during the school year. Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding scheduling, shared spaces, equipment, and student support. Support the overall movement program and contribute to a healthy, active school culture. Athletic Director: Provide leadership and coordination for the school’s interscholastic athletic programs. Ensure compliance with CHSAA regulations, eligibility requirements, and school policies. Serve as the school’s liaison with CHSAA, league representatives, officials, and other member schools. Coordinate athletic schedules, including practices, games, transportation, and team travel. Manage athletic registration, eligibility documentation, and required forms. Coordinate the hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and payment of coaches and game officials. Oversee athletic equipment, uniforms, and the safety and upkeep of athletic facilities. Attend and oversee home athletic events to ensure games run smoothly and create a welcoming environment for athletes and visiting teams. Communicate regularly with families, coaches, and faculty regarding schedules, expectations, and program updates. Monitor student academic eligibility in collaboration with teachers and coaches. Identify opportunities to appropriately support and finance the athletic program, including fundraising and community partnerships. Coordinate facility use for athletics, including gym scheduling and rentals. Requirements Education Requirements/Certification Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in physical education, athletics, movement arts, youth leadership, or related fields. Waldorf training or experience preferred. Experience with Spacial Dynamics or comparable training (or a willingness to train). Strong classroom leadership and group management skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a collegial faculty environment. Experience coaching interscholastic sports. Experience teaching or working with students in grades 6–12. Knowledge of CHSAA rules and interscholastic athletics preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to stand, walk, and move throughout athletic facilities for extended periods. Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to supervise athletic activities in gymnasiums, fields, and weight rooms and respond appropriately to emergencies. Working Hours The work schedule requires the employee to be at the school each day for the time necessary to accomplish responsibilities. The specific daily and weekly schedule will be created with The Education Director and will include time for planning, meetings, and committee work. The role requires evening and occasional weekend availability, particularly during athletic seasons and for games and tournaments. Attendance at games, tournaments, and key athletic events is required. Work hours may vary seasonally based on athletic schedules and program needs.

Responsibilities

The Movement Teacher will plan and lead physical education classes for middle and high school students, focusing on skill development, cooperative games, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. The Athletic Director will lead and coordinate all interscholastic athletic programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing schedules, and overseeing coaches and facilities.