We are hiring for the following positions:
Permanent, full time position
Starting August 2025
We are excited to invite a trained Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher to join us as our enrolment grows.
This is a unique opportunity to participate in a Waldorf school in an urban setting that uses English as the medium of instruction. We are a private school that opened our doors in September 2017 on the Hong Kong Island, the heart of a vibrant city where East meets West. We grew from 10 students to some 130 today from playgroup to Grade 8, housed in two beautiful campuses in the middle of the city and an outdoor activities centre out on one of the outlying islands. You’ll find more of our latest news at our Facebook page or Instagram profile.
Our current team of class teachers are all experienced Waldorf educators who has come to us from all over the world; they are supported by an auxiliary team of subject teachers who are locally trained. The administration is experienced in helping expatriates settle in and beyond.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a committed and caring educator who brings warmth, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to our team. A love for the outdoors and experience in forest school or nature-based early childhood education is highly desirable.
Ideal candidates will value:
- Building community and meaningful relationships with children and families
- Engaging in curriculum development and innovation within the Waldorf framework
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and embracing cultural diversity
- Exploring and integrating local traditions and nature into their teaching
Qualifications
Required:
- MUST HAVE an undergraduate degree
- Certificate in Waldorf Early Childhood Education
- Minimum 1 years of teaching experience in a Waldorf kindergarten
- A love of nature and outdoor learning
Preferred:
- Experience or training in forest school or outdoor early childhood education
- International teaching experience or strong cross-cultural adaptability
- Interest in long-term professional development
What We Offer
- An internationally competitive salary with increments based on experience
- Health insurance, and travel allowance
- Tuition remission for dependent children enrolled at the school
- Onboarding support
- A chance to be part of a pioneering Waldorf school with a dynamic future
If you’re passionate about early childhood education, nature, and Waldorf pedagogy, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@iws.edu.hk.
Last updated: April 7, 2025
A permanent, full time position
Start: Immediate
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join us as our enrolment grows.
We are a private school that opened our doors in September 2017 and have since grown to encompass two campuses in the Kennedy Town neighbourhood and an outdoor activities centre on Lamma Island. We offer excellent Waldorf education from kindergarten to Class 8 (13-14 yo).
We are looking for someone who is organised, resourceful, and a team player to be stationed at our primary and middle school campus. Familiarity with Waldorf education is not required.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with the school managers in managing the financial wellbeing of the school, from receipts to expenses
- Prepare financial budgets and reports
- Perform daily accounting operations for the entire school
- Carry out basic HR functions, such as contracts, salaries payment, etc
- Schedule: 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; half day work on school holidays
Basic qualifications:
- F.5 or above
- At least 3 years’ experience in accounting
- Familiar with MS office, Excel Word and Outlook
- Immediately available is preferred
- Good command of both written and spoken English
We offer a competitive salary and substantial tuition remission for qualified staffers’ children. You will work in an environment that is collegial, caring, and fun. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@iws.edu.hk.
Last updated on April 23, 2024