Employment Opportunities
Join PWS!
At the Portland Waldorf School (PWS) we seek teachers with a passion for inspiring students, and staff with experience and training in Waldorf education and an interest in the foundational philosophy of our school. We also welcome teachers new to Waldorf education, for those committed to developing themselves as Waldorf educators.
PWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive faculty.
About Us
Portland Waldorf School, founded in 1982, is fully accredited through AWSNA with a mission to educate students for the whole of life. We serve students from Early Childhood through High School with a full Waldorf curriculum including eurythmy, music, handwork, woodwork, drama, outdoor education, Spanish, Mandarin, PE as well as a middle and high school athletics.
Portland is a city with a thriving Anthroposophical community including several schools, medical clinics, a teacher training program, and a branch of the Anthroposophical Society.
Current Job Opportunities
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Substitute Teacher
PWS is welcoming applications for Substitute Teachers in our Early Childhood section. All state licensing requirements must be met prior to working. Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and/or Waldorf teacher training. This is a temporary, non-exempt position with a pay rate of $20.00/hour. Please submit your letter of interest and resume to the PWS Hiring Committee.
Portland Waldorf School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, tuition adjustment programs or other school programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age or disability that can be reasonably accommodated. Similarly, in its hiring and employment practices, PWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, marital/parental status, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
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.