Spanish Teacher, Grades 1-8

Detroit Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for a Spanish Language Teacher for Grades 1–8. We are seeking a teacher who is fluent in Spanish, enthusiastic about Waldorf education, and experienced in working with elementary and middle school students. The ideal candidate brings a love of language, strong classroom management skills, and a warm, collaborative spirit to their teaching.

This is a full‑time, salaried position during the school year, delivering a developmentally appropriate Waldorf Spanish language curriculum twice per week for each class in grades 1–8.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing weekly lessons aligned with Waldorf pedagogy and the developmental stages of each grade
• Teaching through games, songs, and poetry in early grades, and vocabulary, grammar, and conversation in middle school
• Participating in student supervision, school festivals, and community events, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Communicating effectively with parents and colleagues about student progress and school activities
• Participating in Parent‑Teacher Conferences (twice per year or as needed)
• Completing weekly Shared Time record‑keeping
• Attending faculty meetings, mentoring sessions, and professional development opportunities

An excellent candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree (required)
• Fluency in Spanish (native speakers strongly preferred)
• Experience teaching grades 1–8, preferably in a Waldorf or similar educational setting
• Interest in or training in Waldorf pedagogy (Waldorf teacher training or experience is a plus)
• A collaborative, reflective teaching style and a strong, positive classroom presence
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Candidates must also be eligible to participate in Shared Time programming
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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a completed application, a letter of interest, and a current resume via email to hr and attend a Taste of Waldorf Tour to be considered for this position.