Waldorf teacher training in the United States

• • Class teacher

  Waldorf Teacher Education Program

  Antioch University New England

  New Hampshire, United States

  A low-residency graduate programme that prepares lead teachers for grades 1 to 8, leading to a Waldorf teaching certificate and, with further semesters, an M.Ed., with summer residencies in New Hampshire.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  23-month or 25-month programme; further semesters for the M.Ed.

  Intake:

  New cohort forms each summer; summer 2027 Wilton residency July 10 to July 25

  Recognition:

  Graduate certificate recognised by AWSNA

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Early Childhood Teacher Education

  Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training

  California, United States

  A three-year part-time Waldorf early childhood training for work with children from birth to seven, taught on weekends at a Waldorf school in the East Bay with a summer session at Marin Waldorf School.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Length:

  3 years, part-time (weekends September to May and a 4-week summer intensive mid June to mid July)

  Intake:

  Begins September 18, 2026

  Recognition:

  Full member of AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Class teacher

  Grades Teacher Education

  Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training

  California, United States

  A three-year part-time Waldorf class teacher training for grades 1 to 8, taught on weekends at a Waldorf school in the East Bay with a summer session at Marin Waldorf School.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Length:

  3 years, part-time (weekends September to May and a 4-week summer intensive mid June to mid July)

  Intake:

  Begins September 18, 2026

  Recognition:

  Full member of AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • High school

  Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program (WHiSTEP)

  Center for Anthroposophy

  Wilton, New Hampshire, United States

  A low-residency training for Waldorf high school teachers, with summer sessions in southern New Hampshire in six subject areas and online seminars during the school year.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  Three consecutive Julys in person, with two years of online seminars, mentoring, an internship and a research project

  Intake:

  2026 cohort, starting July 2026

  Recognition:

  Certificate recognised by AWSNA; full member of AWSNA

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood
  • Class teacher

  Gradalis Teacher Training

  Gradalis Teacher Education

  Boulder, Colorado, United States

  A 26-month training for early childhood and grades 1 to 8 teachers in schools inspired by Waldorf principles, with three-week summer intensives at Shining Mountain Waldorf School, monthly webinars and field mentoring.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  26 months (three summers and two school years)

  Intake:

  New cohort begins summer 2027 (June 19 to July 9, 2027)

  Recognition:

  WECAN Associate Member Institute

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Early Childhood Waldorf Certificate Program

  Great Lakes Waldorf Institute

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

  A three-year part-time Waldorf early childhood certificate for work with children from birth to seven, with a July intensive at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee and online classes in fall and spring.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  Three years, part-time

  Intake:

  Rolling admission for sessions beginning in July (2026-27 tuition and 2026 summer calendar posted)

  Recognition:

  Certificate recognised by AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Class teacher

  Grades 1-8 Waldorf Certificate Program

  Great Lakes Waldorf Institute

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

  A three-year part-time Waldorf class teacher certificate for grades 1 to 8, with a July intensive at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee and online classes in fall and spring.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  Three years, part-time

  Intake:

  Rolling admission for sessions beginning in July (2026-27 tuition and 2026 summer calendar posted)

  Recognition:

  Certificate recognised by AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood
  • Class teacher

  Waldorf Teacher Education

  Hawthorne Valley Alkion Center

  Ghent, New York, United States

  A two-year programme in which the first year meets on Saturdays and covers anthroposophy, the arts and Waldorf principles and the second year follows an early childhood or elementary grades track.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Length:

  Two years (Year I on 28 Saturdays from mid-September to mid-May plus a summer course week; Year II with an early childhood or grades track)

  Intake:

  2026-2027 schedule: Saturdays from September 12, 2026

  Recognition:

  Certificate recognised by AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Birth-to-Seven Certificate

  Sophia's Hearth

  Keene, New Hampshire, United States

  A Waldorf early childhood certificate for work with children from pre-birth to seven, with three-week summer sessions in Keene, shorter fall and spring weeks and monthly online study.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  37 months

  Intake:

  New cohorts begin each summer (Class of 2029 started 2026)

  Recognition:

  Includes a WECAN recognised Birth-to-Three certificate

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Birth-to-Three Certificate

  Sophia's Hearth

  Keene, New Hampshire, United States

  A 13-month certificate for Waldorf parent and child teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers, with two three-week summer sessions in Keene and six-day sessions in fall and spring.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Length:

  13 months

  Intake:

  New cohorts begin each summer (Class of 2029 started 2026)

  Recognition:

  WECAN recognised

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Early Childhood Teacher Education Program

  Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy

  Bellingham, Washington, United States

  A 25-month Waldorf early childhood training for children from birth to seven, with in-service and pre-service options, summer intensives at Whatcom Hills Waldorf School and in-person seminars in October and February.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Length:

  25 months

  Intake:

  New cohort starting summer 2026; application deadline June 1, 2026

  Recognition:

  Full member of WECAN and IASWECE

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Class teacher

  Grade School Waldorf Teacher Training Program

  Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy

  Bellingham, Washington, United States

  A 26-month Waldorf grades teacher training that combines foundation studies and teacher training, with summer sessions at Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, monthly online classes and a February session on Whidbey Island.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  26 months

  Intake:

  New cohort starting summer 2026; application deadline June 1, 2026

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education

  Sunbridge Institute

  Chestnut Ridge, New York, United States

  A low-residency Waldorf early childhood training covering pre-birth to school entrance, with a three-week campus session each summer, one-week sessions each fall and spring, and some online evening classes.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  Three summers and two school years (495 hours plus fieldwork)

  Intake:

  Next cohort enters summer 2027 (session dates June 13 to July 2)

  Recognition:

  Full member institute of WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Subject teacher

  Waldorf Elementary Music Teacher Education

  Sunbridge Institute

  Chestnut Ridge, New York, United States

  A summer certificate for current and prospective music teachers in Waldorf grades 1 to 8, with three weeks on campus and a week observing an experienced Waldorf music teacher.

  Format:

  Summer sessions

  Length:

  Three-week summer session on campus plus a one-week observation

  Intake:

  Summer 2027 (offered every other year)

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Class teacher

  Waldorf Elementary Teacher Education

  Sunbridge Institute

  Chestnut Ridge, New York, United States

  A low-residency Waldorf class teacher training for grades 1 to 8, with three-week summer sessions in person and online coursework during the school year.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  25 months, 500 hours

  Intake:

  Next cohort enters July 2027

  Recognition:

  Recognised by AWSNA; full member of AWSNA

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • High school

  Waldorf High School Teacher Education

  Sunbridge Institute

  Chestnut Ridge, New York, United States

  A hybrid low-residency training for Waldorf teachers of grades 9 to 12 across a range of subjects, with summer terms on campus and online weekend classes.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  Two-week summer terms on campus for three summers, with five online weekends in each of the two school years between

  Intake:

  Next cohort enters July 2027

  Recognition:

  Recognised by AWSNA; full member of AWSNA

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Subject teacher

  Waldorf World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education

  Sunbridge Institute

  Chestnut Ridge, New York, United States

  A summer certificate for current and aspiring world language teachers in Waldorf grades 1 to 8, with three weeks on campus and a week observing an experienced Waldorf language teacher.

  Format:

  Summer sessions

  Length:

  Three-week summer session on campus plus a one-week observation

  Intake:

  Next enrols July 2028; applications open October 1, 2027 (offered every other summer)

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Early Childhood Certification Program

  Waldorf Institute of Southern California

  Northridge, California, United States

  A 25-month Waldorf early childhood certificate for work from birth to school entrance, with in-person summer weeks and Saturday intensives and weekly online classes.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  25 months (three summers and two school years), 600 hours plus fieldwork

  Intake:

  Enrollment opens January 2027; early bird deadline March 1, 2027

  Recognition:

  WECAN-recognised

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Class teacher

  Grades 1-8 Certification Program

  Waldorf Institute of Southern California

  Northridge, California, United States

  A 25-month Waldorf class teacher certificate for grades 1 to 8, with in-person and online instruction over three summers and two school years and a new cohort each summer.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions, Online and in person

  Length:

  25 months (three summers and two school years), 700 hours plus fieldwork

  Intake:

  Enrollment opens January 2027 for entering the program on July 1, 2027

  Recognition:

  AWSNA recognised

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Subject teacher

  Waldorf Practical Arts Training

  Waldorf Institute of Southern California

  California, United States

  A modular training for Waldorf handwork and woodwork teachers covering fiber arts, woodworking, metalworking and stone carving through the grades, taken online or in person.

  Format:

  Part-time, Online and in person

  Length:

  Nine six-day modules over three years

  Intake:

  Module I: February 15-20, 2027 (flexible enrollment, start at any time)

  Recognition:

  AWSNA-accredited certification

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood
  • Class teacher

  Waldorf Teacher Education (Early Childhood and Grades)

  Waldorf Teacher Education Eugene

  Eugene, Oregon, United States

  A two-year in-person programme on the Eugene Waldorf School campus, with classes four times a week, that prepares early childhood and grades teachers and includes seven weeks of practicum in the second year.

  Format:

  Full-time

  Length:

  Two years, September to June, with an optional individualised third year

  Intake:

  Accepting applications for Fall 2027

  Recognition:

  Full member institute of AWSNA and WECAN

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

• • Early childhood

  Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program

  Waldorf Teacher Institute

  Chicago, Illinois, United States

  A Waldorf early childhood teacher preparation programme for kindergarten ages 3 to 6, taught on Fridays and Saturdays at the Chicago Waldorf School campus with a summer intensive and mentoring.

  Format:

  Part-time, Summer sessions

  Intake:

  Starts fall 2026, Friday, September 18th

  Program page

  Checked on October 19, 2026

Lengths, intake dates and recognition are as each program's own page gives them, so look there before you apply. Starpath is a Waldorf-inspired homeschool curriculum, not a teacher training, and the programs here don't endorse us. Run a program that's missing or out of date? Write to support@starpathlearning.com.