Spanish Teacher, Grades 1-8

Overview

Detroit Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for a Spanish Language Teacher for Grades 1–8. We are seeking a teacher who is enthusiastic about Waldorf education, experienced with elementary and middle school students, and passionate about Spanish language and culture. This position is primarily for the 2026–2027 school year, but there may be opportunities to begin contributing during the 2025–2026 school year in a limited or transitional capacity.

We encourage interested candidates to apply now, as we are actively reviewing applications and beginning the hiring process.

Founded in 1965, Detroit Waldorf School (DWS) is a nonprofit independent school rooted in Waldorf education. DWS serves students across the metro area and emphasizes inclusive, holistic education and a developmentally appropriate Spanish language curriculum for Grades 1–8.

DWS 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.

• 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
.

Compensation: Salary range commensurate with experience. The position includes health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
, and qualifies for tuition remission
.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a completed application, a letter of interest, and a current resume via email to benlinstrom and attend a Taste of Waldorf Tour to be considered for this position.