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The Portland Village School is a public charter K-8 school that opened in North Portland in September 2007. It adapts Waldorf educational methods to public education, grounded in the tradition of successful Waldorf-methods public schools in Oregon and around the US.

The Portland Village School provides a developmentally appropriate, arts-integrated educational program designed to promote the growth and development of the whole child. The school fosters the intellect, nurtures the imagination, and recognizes the emotional life of each child. Its staff strives to create a community that cultivates respect for self and for the broader community. Our aim is to inspire children to live engaged and successful lives, prepared to meet the demands of their world.

The school is located at 7654 North Delaware Avenue, Portland, OR, 97217 . It serves a diverse population that might not otherwise have access to a Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Approximately 38% of our 360 students are eligible for free/reduced cost lunch. Next year, we will be double-tracked Kindergarten through 6th grade and single-tracked in 7th and 8th grade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (Please see the job description on our web-site):
• Ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment.
• Must be supportive of an environmentally friendly, commercial free atmosphere.
• Must be committed to building a diverse community.

Education and Experience Preferred:
• A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy.
•State teaching license.

Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

Compensation starts at $30,500 as per the salary scale. PVS also offers a benefits package that includes vision, dental and medical, as well as an employer contribution to the Portland Educators' Retirement Program after 600 hours of work.

Please send your resume, letter of interest, professional references and completed application (available on our web-site at www.portlandvillageschool.org) to Jackie J Jaffe, Principal at PVS, 7654 N. Delaware Avenue, Portland, OR, 97217 or email them to jjaffe@portlandvillageschool.org by February 15, 2012.

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