Employment Opportunities

We are hiring for the following positions:

Updated 01/08/24

Lead Kindergarten Teacher for our early childhood program for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, imaginative, nurturing person to join our group of early childhood teachers who oversee the holding of 4-6 year-old children; a creative teacher who speaks to the children in imaginative pictures, who has a connection with nature and who is not averse to rainy weather! We are seeking a teacher who can establish a healthy rhythm with warmth and joy.

Established in 1980, our school has deep roots in the local community and provides a comprehensive Waldorf education to students in preschool through eighth grade. Our four-acre campus is nestled in the southwest hills of Eugene, Oregon which is a vibrant, artistic, and eco-conscious community. Eugene is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley with a rich cultural life and offers an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest.

Lead teacher applicants are required to have a Waldorf teacher training certificate and lead teaching experience. We value the additional education of a bachelor’s degree. They should have excellent communication skills, work collegially and be enthusiastic about parent education. Benefits include tuition remission, family health insurance, and professional development funds. Salary depends on education and experience.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and references to Nicole Morrison, Business Manager, at nicole.morrison@eugenewaldorf.org. References should include at least one previous employer and two individuals who are familiar with your work with children.

First Grade Teacher/Lead Grades Teacher

The Eugene Waldorf School is seeking an experienced lead grades teacher for the first grade class, for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Established in 1980, our school has deep roots in the local community and provides a comprehensive Waldorf education to students in preschool through eighth grade. Our four-acre campus is nestled in the southwest hills of Eugene, Oregon which is a vibrant, artistic, and eco-conscious community. Eugene is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley with a rich cultural life and offers an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, a Waldorf teacher training certificate, and experience teaching in a Waldorf school. They need to be able to pass a fingerprinted background check. In addition to lesson planning and classroom teaching, lead teachers are expected to meet and work with current and prospective parents, hold parent-teacher conferences, and prepare student reports. To support healthy collaboration in the school, each teacher works with a mentor, attends weekly faculty meetings, assists with school events, joins in committee work, and attends ongoing training/professional development. 

Compensation depends on education and relevant experience documented in the applicant’s application materials. Benefits include: paid health insurance for employee and family, retirement plan with 2% employer contribution, tuition remission for dependents and professional development funds. We look forward to meeting candidates who feel inspired to join our school community and are passionate about Waldorf education! Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to jelena.jaehnig@eugenewaldorf.org.

Substitute Teachers

EWS is looking for substitute teachers for the 24-25 school year for early childhood and grades classes. Must have the ability to pass a fingerprinted background check, or currently be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry. Experience working with children is required. Pediatric first aid/cpr, a food handlers card, and a few other trainings will be required upon hire. Hourly pay is $24. Interested applicants can email a resume with three references to nicole.morrison@eugenewaldorf.org.