Portland Waldorf School is welcoming applications for a part-time World Language Teacher for the 2021-22 school year for Grades 9-12. We are looking for an experienced high school language teacher who demonstrates fluency and knowledge of the German or Mandarin language and brings their cultural traditions with them. A love of teaching and interest in Waldorf education is expected. 

Teaching responsibilities include: 

• Preparation for classes, 
• Evaluation of student progress, 
• Classroom management, 
• Preparation of a syllabus for students, 
• Daily attendance, 
• Year-end narrative evaluation for each student, 
• Occasional faculty meeting attendance, ~1x/month.

Start date: Immediately 

Our teachers and staff members work enthusiastically and energetically to engage their students and are dedicated to Waldorf education. They work collaboratively with their colleagues and the parent community to create an educational environment that is aligned with the school mission and program goals. 

Portland Waldorf School was founded in 1982 and is fully accredited through the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). We serve students in Early Childhood through 12th grade on a beautiful seven-acre campus. We offer a full Waldorf curriculum, as well as a middle and high school athletics program. 

This is a part time hourly position. Please send resume, letter of interest, and three professional references including emails and phone numbers (in PDF format only) to leadershipteam@portlandwaldorf.org 

Portland Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply.