Waldorf Teachers.com - Waldorf Employment in Waldorf Schools

Portland Waldorf School is welcoming applications for a temporary, part-time Second Grade
Assistant Teacher at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Successful candidates will enthusiastically
and energetically engage students and will work collaboratively with other faculty and administrators
to create an educational environment that is aligned with the school mission and program goals. A
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, and a Waldorf Teacher training certificate is preferred (either
completed or in progress).
Responsibilities include:
• Support the Lead Teacher in executing a variety of activities and lessons
• Provide instruction to individual students or small groups
• Help students who need more support
• Redirect student behavior as needed
• Prepare classroom supplies and equipment
• Meet regularly with lead teacher for planning and review of work
• Maintain harmonious and orderly classroom
• Substitute as necessary
• Responsible, reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, and good communication skills are necessary
We are looking for an individual dedicated to Waldorf education, with love and enthusiasm for
teaching. We value collaborative working relations among our colleagues, confidence in representing
Waldorf education to the broader community, and dedication to the whole school. Portland Waldorf
School was founded in 1982 and is fully accredited through AWSNA. We serve students in Early
Childhood through 12th grade on a beautiful seven-acre campus.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position and compensation is dependent upon education and
experience. Work hours are 8:30-10:30am Monday through Friday from September 8 through
December 17, 2021 (except for non-school days). Benefits offered include paid sick time per Oregon
state law. Please send resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to
leadershipteam@portlandwaldorf.org