Looking for a Handwork Teacher for the 23-24 school year. Approximately 14 classes a week (with option to add an additional 2 woodwork classes for the middle school) (typically Monday-Friday with availability 10:30-3:15 pm).

About the school:

Nestled on twelve acres in Milwaukie, Oregon – ten minutes from Southeast Portland – Micha-el School has been independent and thriving since 2008.

Micha-el School offers a well-rounded kindergarten through eighth grade education. Our Waldorf certified teachers provide a balanced, comprehensive curriculum that weaves academics with creativity to inspire joyful learning. Blending language arts, math and sciences with music, foreign languages, art and movement, we fully engage children at every developmental age. We have a warm and vibrant community dedicated to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of every student.

Micha-el School is committed to providing traditional academics along with full slate of staffed specialty subjects including: Handwork, Woodwork, Eurythmy, Spanish, German, Folk Dance, Games, Strings, Choir, Wind Band, and middle school Math. We are dedicated to maintaining small class sizes, with a cap of 18 students per class.

The hiring process includes, but is not limited to: a campus tour, classroom observations, one or more teaching demonstrations presented by the candidate, and a hiring interview with the College of Teachers. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

Qualified candidates should possess: Waldorf Handwork teaching experience or Waldorf Handwork training, a warm heart, a willingness to work in collaboration, good classroom management, and communication skills.

Working with a mentor, End of Year Student Reports, faculty meetings, weekly recess duties, and in-service are additional participation tasks that support the collective school and teachers.

Pay is per lesson and includes prep time and end of year reports.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Faculty Chair, Ivana Deletis:

ivanadeletis@msn.com

Please inquire to find out more.