Middle School Teacher

Woodland Charter School; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Oregon PERS pension plan

Paid professional development

Job summary

Woodland Charter School, located in the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains of Oregon, is seeking a skilled teacher for the 2026/27 school year. This position offers a supportive environment aimed at innovative Waldorf inspired education for grades K-8.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, an Oregon teaching license, and a commitment to Waldorf methods. We emphasize staff support with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an education-related major.
• Oregon teaching license required.
• Waldorf teaching certification or a commitment to training program.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and loving nature with students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach grades K-8 in a innovative Waldorf inspired environment.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and parents.
• Support student development and learning outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Creative teaching methods

Love for students

Education

Bachelor's degree in education-related field

Oregon teaching license

Waldorf teaching certification or commitment to training

Job description

Woodland Charter School is a public Waldorf charter school located in the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains in Murphy, Oregon. We are currently seeking a skilled teacher to join our dynamic faculty for the 2026/27 school year. We offer a competitive public school teacher salary with annual step increases and a benefits package that includes paid sick leave; individual medical, dental and vision coverage; the Oregon PERS pension plan; and paid professional development.

Our school, which opened in October 2012 with 60 students, expects an enrollment of around 210 students in September 2026 serving grades K‑8, with a class size limit of 25. If you are interested in being part of a positive and successful team, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking an imaginative, collaborative and joyful class teacher to join our wonderful faculty as we continue to offer an innovative Waldorf Inspired Education. Class teachers at Woodland Charter School are part of a lower loop (1st‑4th) or upper loop (5th‑8th). We continue to develop, improve our outcomes, and are listed as one of the Top 50 most improved schools in Oregon.

Teacher Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an education‑related major
• Waldorf teaching certification or commitment to enroll in an approved training program
• Oregon teaching license
• Enthusiastic, creative, and loving with students
• Ability to work well with colleagues, administration, and parents
• Strong communication skills

Compensation

• Competitive pay and benefit package
• Step pay increases related to continuing experience and education
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension plan through the state of Oregon

Application Process

• Professional resume
• Short biography/cover letter
• 3 professional references

Please submit to: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled