Middle School Grades Teacher; Grades 6

Middle School Grades Teacher (Grades 6–8) 2026–2027 School Year Madrone Trail Public Waldorf School

Madrone Trail Public Charter School is a K–8 public Waldorf school dedicated to educating the whole child through developmentally appropriate, arts-integrated, and experiential learning. We are seeking a Middle School Grades Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year who has a deep respect for the unique developmental stage of early adolescence and a strong commitment to bringing Waldorf education into the public realm.

Open grade level(s) for the 2026–2027 school year:
TBD (6th, 7th, or 8th Grade)

• Experience and/or formal training in Waldorf education and adolescent development
• Experience teaching middle school students
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in relationship-building and mutual respect
• Ability to engage early adolescents through academically rigorous, developmentally appropriate instruction
• Comfort teaching across multiple subject areas in a main lesson block format
• A grounded and confident presence, modeling integrity, curiosity, and compassion
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute actively to the larger school community
• Ability to integrate Waldorf pedagogy with Oregon state standards

• Plan and implement curriculum, lessons, homework, and assessments aligned with Waldorf scope and sequence
• Develop and teach main lesson blocks appropriate to middle school (e.g., history, literature, sciences, mathematics)
• Create a yearly curriculum outline and daily/weekly schedule
• Integrate Oregon state standards and required curriculum into Waldorf methodology
• Prepare students for the academic expectations of high school
• Administer state testing and district-mandated assessments as required
• Continually assess student progress and implement interventions when needed
• Participate in the MTSS/SLT process for students requiring additional academic or social-emotional support

• Foster deep thinking, inquiry, and emerging independence in adolescents
• Integrate art, music, movement, writing, and project-based learning across subject areas
• Maintain Waldorf classroom traditions, including morning verse (as developmentally appropriate), seasonal observances, and artistic chalkboard work
• Prepare students for Friday Assembly presentations (2–3 annually)
• Direct or support one class play or major performance per year
• Plan field trips that enrich curriculum and connect learning to real-world experiences
• Participate in summer grades preparation coursework

• Communicate regularly with families through weekly or bi-weekly updates
• Host 2–4 parent evenings per year
• Conduct fall and spring conferences
• Make phone calls regarding significant classroom concerns
• Meet with parents in person as needed
• Complete written reports quarterly (middle school format)
• Serve as faculty liaison to one parent committee

• Work with an assigned teacher mentor for ongoing observation and professional growth
• Attend all faculty meetings, in-service days, and professional development
• Participate in school festivals and events including Spiral of Light (set‑up/clean‑up), May Faire, Auction, and 8th Grade Graduation
• Support 8th grade culmination activities, including projects and graduation (if applicable)
• Collaborate actively with colleagues and administration
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and mission‑aligned school culture

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Current Oregon TSPC License (required)
• Restricted Teaching License with appropriate endorsement may be considered for candidates with substantial Waldorf training
• Strong content knowledge in core academic subjects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Experience working with adolescents and understanding of their developmental needs
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset
• Patience, empathy, and consistent classroom leadership
• Understanding of Waldorf pedagogy (preferred but not required)