Lower Grades Teacher

Lower Grades Teacher (Grades 1–5)
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 nature-connected learning. We are seeking a Lower Grades Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year who has a deep love of children, a strong commitment to Waldorf pedagogy, and a sense of purpose in bringing Waldorf education into the public school setting.

Open grade level(s) for the 2026–2027 school year:
TBD

• Experience and/or formal training in Waldorf education and teaching methods
• Experience teaching elementary grades
• Strong classroom management rooted in relationship-building and fostering intrinsic motivation
• Openness to looping with a class through the grades, when appropriate
• A strong and grounded presence, modeling kindness, beauty, and respect
• Commitment to collaboration and active participation in the school community
• Ability to integrate Waldorf pedagogy with Oregon state standards

• Plan and implement all class curriculum, lessons, homework, and assessments
• Develop and teach main lesson blocks in alignment with Waldorf scope and sequence
• Create a yearly curriculum outline and daily/weekly schedule
• Integrate state curriculum standards within Waldorf methodology
• Administer state testing and district-mandated assessments as required
• Continually assess student progress and determine when interventions are needed
• Participate in the MTSS/SLT process for students requiring additional academic or social-emotional support

• Maintain Waldorf classroom traditions, including:
• Morning verse and seasonal verses
• Handshaking or personal greeting of each child
• Integrated movement, music, and song
• Visual arts including drawing, painting, and chalkboard work
• Seasonal storytelling and festival preparation
• Prepare students for Friday Assembly performances (2–3 annually)
• Direct one class play per year
• Plan field trips that enrich curriculum and deepen connection to nature
• Participate in summer grades preparation coursework

• Communicate regularly with families through weekly or bi-weekly class 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 (Fall/Winter/Spring for lower grades)
• Serve as faculty liaison to one parent committee

• Work with an assigned teacher mentor for ongoing observation and support
• Attend all faculty meetings, in-service days, and professional development
• Participate in school festivals and events including Lantern Walk (participating grades), Spiral of Light (set-up/clean-up), May Faire, Auction, and 8th Grade Graduation
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Patience, empathy, and a calm classroom presence
• Understanding of Waldorf pedagogy (preferred but not required)

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Participation in PERS
• Health Insurance
• PTO, paid holidays, and school breaks
• Ongoing professional development and Waldorf mentoring

Teachers at Madrone Trail integrate Waldorf pedagogy with state standards while fostering creativity, resilience, academic excellence, and social responsibility. We value collaboration, equity, social justice, and strong community partnerships.

Madrone Trail is built upon teamwork and shared purpose. Faculty members support one another in meaningful ways, and mentorship and collegial dialogue are integral to…