Grade 1 Teacher, 2024-2025

Corvallis Waldorf School - Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis Waldorf School is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic First Grade Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  We seek applicants who have astrong commitment to Waldorf education and proven capacities for teaching. We seek individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, parent education and dialogue, self-development, collegial cooperation, and working out of Anthroposophy.  We seek colleagues who share the goals of Waldorf Education and who are dedicated to the healthy development of each child. 

Our School:

CWS was founded in 1993 in the homes of a few dedicated and inspired parents in Corvallis. We are currently located on an expansive 11 acre site in a former public school elementary facility. We are an AWSNA developing school with a stable staff and vibrant families in lovely surroundings. Our school offers a full early childhood program and grades one through eight along with an extended day program. We currently have over 160 students enrolled and are projecting a class of 15 for the upcoming first grade. We complement our classroom experiences with subject teachers for Handwork, Agriculture, Strings/Music, Spanish, and Games/Movement. Our faculty is supported by a strong administrative staff. 

Our Community:

Corvallis is located in the scenic Willamette Valley between the Coastal and Cascade Mountain ranges. Residents enjoy a small town atmosphere within driving distance to Portland (80 minutes) and Eugene (45 minutes) for additional arts, cultural, and urban attractions. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University and residents have access to an abundance of activities in and around Corvallis, including miles of bike trails within and surrounding the city, water sports on the Willamette River, and hiking trails in McDonald-Dunn Research forest and Mary’s Peak. Skiers can leave Corvallis and hit the slopes in about two hours. The spectacular Oregon coast can be reached within a scenic one-hour drive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Waldorf teacher trained
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong commitment to Waldorf education and proven capacities for teaching
• Initiative, dependability, and collaborative approach 
• Organized, dependable, punctual

Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Health and dental insurance (100% employee premium paid)
• Tuition remission (90%) for qualified dependents

Please send your resume, a short biography, and three references to the attention of Karim Hafizov, School Administrator - karim_hafizov@corvalliswaldorfschool.org